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June 3, 2020
COVID-19 Heroes: FA, Keesler AFB Exchange help new recruits soar

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a new reality on installations around the world, and when recruits arrived at Keesler Air Force Base for Basic Military Training, Exchange associates stepped up to make sure all their needs were met.In April, 60 trainees were
May 26, 2020
Feasibility of secondary Air Force BMT location proven; COVID-19 surge operations to begin June 2

Air Force officials announced that, beginning June 2, the service will continue to hold basic military training at Keesler AFB, Mississippi, as a secondary location until the end of COVID-19 surge operations. The decision to stand up initial operating capability under 37th Training Wing comes after
April 23, 2020
USECAF, CMSAF visit AETC to see adjusted training operations in response to COVID-19

While performing duties as Under Secretary of the Air Force, Shon Manasco, along with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, visited with Airmen at multiple training locations at JBSA and at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Apr. 22, 2020. The purpose of the visit was to see
April 21, 2020
Financial Management course at Keesler implements innovative changes in classroom

The 335th Training Squadron introduced a new direction for the Financial Management career field in its most recent graduating class at Keesler AFB, Mississippi. The course is focusing on teaching only the most important and relevant material to their students to improve the quality of the class.
April 9, 2020
BMT proof of concept begins at Keesler AFB

Sixty trainees arrived to the proof of concept Basic Military Training detachment at Keesler AFB, Mississippi, April 7, marking a historic moment for the Air Force’s training program.
March 23, 2020
Keesler ensures cyber training continues online

With the threat of COVID-19 impacting the health and well-being of the students in training on Keesler AFB, leadership has had to develop creative solutions to a unique problem. To prevent the spread of the virus, the 333rd Training Squadron has implemented new online classes to safely teach the
Feb. 14, 2020
Air Force initiates program to find the right path for Airmen

To help Airmen in cyber security career fields, the Air Force is implementing a program to help them with the Security+ exam.
Feb. 10, 2020
Keesler's Hurricane Hunters fly atmospheric rivers

The Hurricane Hunters are scheduled to perform “AR recon” from January through March. Scientists, led by Scripps Institution of Oceanography at University of California, San Diego, working in partnership with the 53rd WRS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service
Dec. 13, 2019
President's competition strengthens nation, DoD cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is essential to the Defense Department and our nation as it can protect identities, sensitive information, and ultimately protect lives. The DoD has identified cybersecurity as a priority to instill safety and protect government assets and information.The President’s Cup Cyber Security
Nov. 27, 2019
Providing a comfortable home for Airmen

After a meeting between Keesler leadership and Airmen on base, the 81st Training Wing decided to take action to make much-needed changes to the dorms on base a top priority. The Keesler housing management office has made significant improvements within the last few months to improve the living areas