81st Training Wing Leadership visits the University of Southern Mississippi

Leadership from the 81st Training Wing visited the University of Southern Mississippi, March 1. The tour was organized as an opportunity for Keesler to continue building its academic relationship with USM, connecting to the wing’s mission of training Airmen to be competitive, educated, warfighters.

Keesler ALS, Coast Guard forge a joint environment in excellence

Four Coast Guardsmen are scheduled to graduate from Airman Leadership School for the first time since 2020 on Feb. 8th, 2024. Headquarters Air Force has always pushed for creating a joint environment, but local networking led to more Coast Guardsmen being integrated into ALS here on base.

Why I stay: Master Sgt. Jessica Martinez-Santana

After a close run-in with the law at a young age, Master Sgt. Jessica Martinez-Santana, 81st Security Forces NCO in charge, changed her path in life after joining the Air Force. What solidified her decision to stay in was the impact she had on people.

Keesler Thanksgiving 2023

Stepping up to the plate

Taking responsibility, rising to the occasion, accepting a challenge and finding someone who steps up to the plate can be the difference between mission success or failure.Staff Sgt. Darren Weeks, 81st Communication Squadron client systems supervisor, was recently recognized for his dedication to

Miss Mississippi Base Tour

U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Everhart, 815th Airlift Squadron pilot, describes the uses of the C-130 J Hercules used by the ‘Flying Jennies’ during a tour for Vivian O’Neal, Miss Mississippi 2023, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Nov. 20, 2023. The Mississippi native toured Keesler to gain a

81st SFS trains with K-9 Diesel

81st Security Forces Squadron members and their canines are seen at the gates and all over base, ensuring they remain at the top of their game.The training that happens behind the kennel gates, however, is arguably the most important of all.

2023 National Disability Employment Month

Why I stay: Tech. Sgt. Andrew Noble

Tech. Sgt. Andrew Noble, 81st Training Wing commander’s action group superintendent, continues serving in the Air Force for the same reason he joined, his family. Noble was initially hesitant about signing the dotted line, but he knew he had to make a choice for the newfound parental

Keesler | 335th TRS forecasts training transformations

The forecast for weather students in Keesler’s 335th Training Squadron is clear, thanks to efforts by their instructors.The 335th TRS is syncing weather training with Second Air Force and Air Education and Training Command’s lines of effort by incorporating digital tablets into weather training