AETC First Faces, SSgt Luiza Pereira Published April 5, 2017 81st Medical Surgical Squadron KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Staff Sgt. Luiza Pereira, a surgical technologist from the 81st Medical Surgical Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., talks about her family, hard work and her journey to the United States and the Air Force."First Faces" began several years ago with chaplains from throughout AETC nominating Airmen from individual wings. Today, the program has expanded and includes a partnership between the chaplain's and public affairs offices, in order to reach a wider audience. Each Airman's story is a powerful way to infuse hope and build resilience. Airpower Starts Here!