22 AF commander issues holiday message

As we approach the end of 2015 and the beginning of another holiday season, I would like to thank every member of the 22nd Air Force (“Double Deuce”) for all you’ve done to keep our country safe and free this year!I would also like thank your family members and friends for their support, as you went

A Clobberin’ in Dobbins: How a career-long rivalry led to success for two firefighters

Rocky Balboa versus Apollo Creed. Maverick versus Iceman. Ricky Bobby versus Jean Girard. Some of the greatest rivalries of our time have culminated in success through struggle. The story is no different for two fire chiefs here. I first came to hear their story after covering a firefighting

Operation Restore Angel: Vietnam-era helicopter gets new lease on life

After more than a year of hard work, military and community members gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony which unveiled a newly restored static helicopter affectionately known as a “Huey.” On Nov. 9, 2015, a cold and cloudy Saturday morning, members of the 913th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron,

Rokerthon 2 highlights Team Keesler on Veterans Day

Al Roker, TODAY Show weather anchor, stopped by Keesler as part of his Guinness World Record-breaking effort "Rokerthon 2" on Veterans Day today. "Rokerthon 2" sees the weatherman delivering national and local weather forecasts in all 50 states in just one week. At his stop in Biloxi, Mississippi,

Keeping the reserve mission flying during budget uncertainty

Terms such as continuing resolution, budget shortfall, doing more with less and uncertainty are almost becoming passé for military members now.As the Department of Defense operates under a continuing resolution and budget uncertainty looms, Reserve commanders are faced with making hard decisions on

440th Crew Chiefs Earn Perfect C-130 Blackletters

It's a once-in-a-career event, not all that different from hitting a hole-in-one in golf or being dealt a royal flush in poker. In fact, in 25 years of service, it's the first time Master Sgt. Angela Psket, a dedicated crew chief with the Air Force Reserve's 440th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, has

Benefits of Thrift Savings Plan

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) provides military members a 401(k)-like savings plan, which allows members to contribute pre-tax dollars thereby reducing current taxes, and to accumulate long-term, tax-deferred savings and earnings, which can supplement future retirement income. Participation is

Command Chief speaks to veterans

Medical Squadron preps for influenza fight

The 910th Medical Squadron (MDS) is administering flu shots ahead of the upcoming cold weather months.

For training, LRS willing to go the distance

To receive on-the-job training or to maintain proficiency on key core tasks, Reservists often have to find other locations that offer training not available at their home base.Thirty-five members of the 908th Logistics Readiness Squadron recently returned to Maxwell from a two-week annual tour,