March 29, 2021 Keesler hosts first Military Women's Summit KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.-- The Mississippi Veterans Affairs’ 2021 Military Women’s Summit was held on Keesler for the first time March 25 and 26, at the Bay Breeze Event Center.Various leaders across the Air Force spoke on many topics with the goal of supporting a diverse and inclusive force to
Jan. 4, 2021 Retired maintainer shares story of resilience; hope Don’t judge a book by its cover.That’s how the saying goes.If Master Sgt. James Rials, retired production supervisor for the 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here, was a book, his cover would give off the impression of someone who has worked hard his whole life. You might notice his wedding ring;
Nov. 16, 2020 U-Night(ing) the community through education Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing and Jackson County Health Department personnel held a united workshop for base members and the community called U-Night, Nov. 12, 2020, at the Southwest Technology Center in Altus.
Sept. 24, 2020 Run with the Chief brings JBSA teammates together For U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Wendell Snider, 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio command chief, his chief’s run Sept. 22 was about more than exercise — it was about participants coming together to connect, decompress and reduce stress.
Sept. 24, 2020 Don’t overlook the signs: Suicide prevention is everyone’s responsibility One of the messages military members can take away from Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month each September is that it is their responsibility to serve as wingmen to all their brothers and sisters in arms.
Aug. 31, 2020 Boyd's rite of passage, history as greatest instrument of learning A respected researcher and writer of history, Gary W. Boyd, the command historian of Air Education and Training Command, has lived through several significant periods of history—all of which he believes has determined our present and shapes our future.
Aug. 7, 2020 AF continues dining facility modernization across enterprise The Air Force continues modernizing dining facilities and menu options across the enterprise with the newly reopened U.S. Space Force’s The Beachcombers at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.
July 27, 2020 Commentary: Listening and leadership can save lives Technical Sgt. Daniel Rakowski knows what it feels like to lose a friend to suicide and never wants to experience it again. In 2012, a friend who had recently separated from the Army died by suicide. Rakowski saw firsthand how the Soldier’s death so deeply affected those around him – his family,
May 1, 2020 Learning languages virtually Geographically detached from Goodfellow Air Force Base is the 517th Training Group. This group is responsible for training Airmen as linguists and also developing Airmen’s skills and core values.
April 16, 2020 JBSA chaplains, counselors utilize technology to provide counsel and guidance during pandemic Mental health specialists, chaplains and counselors throughout Joint Base San Antonio are utilizing technology and finding resourceful ways to keep in touch with their clients who seek counseling and guidance during this time of social distancing.