Oct. 5, 2022 Keesler | Photos: Proclamation signing kicks off Fire Prevention Week U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, pose for a photo with members of the Keesler Fire Department after signing the Fire Prevention Week proclamation inside the 81st TRW headquarters building at Keesler Air
Oct. 4, 2022 Goodfellow | Patching bases together with suicide prevention Suicide prevention has been and continues to be a strong area of focus for leaders across the Air Force and the other service branches. It is an issue that likely has impacted nearly every career field in the military, including fire emergency services.
Oct. 4, 2022 Air Force introduces new, foundational Ready Airman Training program The Air Force announced plans to transition foundational training for all Airmen as of Oct. 1, ensuring they have the necessary skillsets to survive and operate during contingencies both at home station and deployed, including remote and contested environments.
Sept. 30, 2022 Keesler | Photos: Moulage helps make exercise scenarios realistic for first responders U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marissa Stove, 81st Diagnostic and Therapeutics Squadron diet technician, applies moulage to her leg during moulage training at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 28, 2022. The training was held in preparation for the upcoming mass casualty exercise in
Sept. 26, 2022 Photos: Lanterns honor fallen heroes at Keesler U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Allen, 81st Training Wing vice commander, and his wife, Mayra, release a lantern during the Gold Star Families Sky Lantern Release on the Biloxi Beach, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 2022. The event, hosted by Keesler Air Force Base, included eco-friendly sky lanterns released in
Sept. 26, 2022 Keesler celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Keesler personnel participate in dance lessons during the Hispanic Heritage Month event inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 2022. Dominos were also played during the event. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15 through October 15. (U.S.
Sept. 22, 2022 Goodfellow | Inspiring women warriors to ‘be the best’ Women warriors from multiple branches of service stationed at Goodfellow had the privilege of meeting and interacting with retired Gen. Lori Robinson, former 17th Training Wing commander and first woman selected to lead a combined combatant command in 2016.
Sept. 16, 2022 Keesler | 81st TRG Airmen, Marines showcase drill routines Members of the Keesler Marine Detachment regulation drill team perform during the 81st Training Group drill down on the Levitow Training Support Facility drill pad at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 16, 2022. Keesler trains more than 30,000 students each year. While in training, Airmen
Sept. 16, 2022 Keesler | AFSA Chapter 652 hosts POW/MIA run and vigil Keesler personnel participate in the POW/MIA run and vigil at the triangle track on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 16, 2022. The event, hosted by the Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 652, is held annually to raise awareness and pay tribute to all prisoners of war and the military
Sept. 15, 2022 Photos: Keesler's 81st TRW commander signs Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, signs the Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation as Tech. Sgt. Hernan Negron Santiago and Staff Sgt. Danielle Davidson, 334th Training Squadron instructors, stand by inside the 81st TRW headquarters building at Keesler Air Force Base,