Story by Airman 1st Class Trenten Walters | 81st Training Wing | 02.16.2023
Prepare to feel the roar in your chest that screams freedom as jets zip over the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Keesler Air Force Base and the city of Biloxi are partnering to host the Thunder over the Sound 2023 Air and Space Show, April 29 - 30....
Story by Airman 1st Class Trenten Walters | 81st Training Wing | 02.14.2023
Many people celebrate love and affection on Valentine’s day by spending time with their partner, but in some cases the military life style can limit the celebration. Tech. Sgt. Alan Anderson, 81st Operational Readiness Medical Squadron mental health flight chief and Leeann Bledsoe, 81st Operational Readiness Medical Squadron Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment administrative......
Story by Airman 1st Class Trenten Walters | 81st Training Wing | 01.24.2023
Whether you are filing for the first time, or need assistance, there are resources available at Keesler. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), located at the Military and Family Readiness area inside the Levitow Training Support Facility, is Keesler’s most encouraged program for basic filings and for individuals in technical training....
Story by Airman 1st Class Trenten Walters | 81st Training Wing | 12.12.2022
The 81st Training Wing held A Day at Keesler, showcasing the wing’s mission and developing projects to local civic leaders and Mississippi congressional staff, Dec. 9. Leaders toured the 81st Training Group, 81st Medical Group and site of the future Mississippi Gulf Coast Cyber Center to gain a visual of on-going and future projects at Keesler....
Story by Airman 1st Class Trenten Walters | 81st Training Wing | 11.18.2022
Technical training has challenging moments for every service member, but navigating a foreign country, overcoming language barriers and adjusting to new cultures only increases the difficulty. These are only a few challenges Keesler’s international students face, but guiding them through it all is the International Military Student Office (IMSO)....
Story by Airman 1st Class Trenten Walters | 81st Training Wing | 10.19.2022
The Key Spouse Program embraces the Air Force’s wingman concept at military bases across the world. The program supports the idea of the Air Force family and creates a culture of supporting units, communicating knowledge of base resources and encouraging families to get involved to bolster the sense of community....
Story by Airman 1st Class Trenten Walters | 81st Training Wing | 09.26.2022
The Air Force and Space Force are growing a program that gives motivated Airmen and Guardians, who were medically discharged from Air Force and Space Force Accession Programs, such as technical training units, college ROTC programs and the Air Force Academy, a second chance to continue their service in a different capacity. The Develop, Redistribute, Improve, Vault, Expose (DRIVE) program......
Story by Airman 1st Class Trenten Walters | 81st Training Wing | 09.26.2022
Airmen from the 81st Security Forces Squadron and 403rd Security Forces Squadron maintain readiness and solidify installation security by frequently conducting live fire training at Camp Shelby to qualify on heavy weapons systems. Defenders travel to Camp Shelby after attending a weapons system class to learn about heavy weapons, such as the M240B machine gun, M249 light machine gun and the......
