KEESLER NEWS Keesler Air Force Base Volume 68, No. 11 Biloxi, Mississippi Thursday, March 22, 2007 Deliver the nation’s best trained, highly motivated expeditionary Airmen

INSIDE Afghan generals visit training facilities COMMENTARY By Tech. Sgt. Chuck Marsh ORI in 150 days, 2 Keesler News staff Several key communications TRAINING leaders in the Afghan National AND DUCATION Army toured Keesler Friday in E order to gain an understanding Controlling Iraqi skies, 4 of key areas for their communi- AFIT distance learning, 6 cations training program. Afghan National Army NEWS Maj. Gen. Mehrab Ali, Brig. Gen. Baba Mirza and Col. AND FEATURES Said Farooq Yosuf Zai came Anthrax shots resume, 8 to Keesler on an information gathering tour to learn about Power tool safety, 11 communications equipment in Building ups, downs, 12 use by Airmen as well as the training methods and living Chapel renovations, 13 facilities across the base. General Ali is chief of com- Military justice, 15 munications for the general staff CSAF scope, 16 at the Ministry of Defense, Kabul, Afghanistan, General SPORTS Mirza is director of automation Photo by Adam Bond and Colonel Zai is director of From left, Tech. Sgt. Joseph Carello and Master Sgt. Edward Rush, 338th Training AND RECREATION maintenance operations. Squadron, answer questions from Colonel Zai and General Ali about a multiband Rainy running, 19 U.S. Army Lt. Col. Scot interteam radio. The radio’s small size, software-based structure and interoperability Falcons fly high, 20 MacKenzie, chief of the ANA communications division, and with other military radios make it a valuable asset on the battlefield. Air Force Maj. Martin Rudy, SECTIONS personnel and training men- Major Rudy. “They’re anxious The Afghan soldiers aren’t “The training here is at a Commentary...... 2 tor, lead a team of advisers to to adopt new technology and the only ones enthusiastic high level and the facilities General Ali and his staff and anxious to come into the infor- about the future of communica- Training and education.4-7 are also at a high level,” said accompanied the general on mation age with some of the tions in the ANA; the general General Ali. “Everything we News and features.....8-18 his tour. things we’ve taken for granted himself is excited at the oppor- saw here we will take back to Sports and recreation...19-20 “The Afghan soldiers that like computers, internet access tunity to raise the levels of and IM (instant messaging). training, equipment mainte- Afghanistan.” Digest...... 21-23 Colonel MacKenzie, I and oth- ers on our team work with are The enthusiasm they show for nance and the quality of life for Classifieds...... 24-28 very anxious to learn,” said that is an inspiration.” his troops to higher standards. Please see Generals, Page 9

Student numbers This week in the Triangle Total students — 3,262 Non-prior service — 1,895 Aerospace control and warning systems, 9:30 a.m. today, Bryan Hall. Temporary duty — 1,198 Information management, 10 a.m. today, Wolfe Hall. Joint service — 113 Combat controllers — 22 Air traffic control-radar, 9 a.m. Monday, Cody Hall. Medical — 34 Ground radio communications, 10 a.m. Monday, Jones Hall. Non-prior service arrivals — 99

Airfield management, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Cody Hall. Guard, Reserve — 699 International — 37 Dragons deployed Command post, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Bryan Hall. — 194 FY07 graduates — 10,895 Communications-computer systems programming, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Thomson Hall. Total since 1942 — 2,248,867 COMMENTARY ACTION LINE ... 377-4357 By Brig. Gen. Paul Capasso 81st Training Wing commander You’re encouraged to work your concerns through your chain of command or to contact an appropriate helping agent. For matters left unresolved, call the commander’s action line for assistance. We welcome any suggestions to help make this a more valu- able and useful tool. You may call the commander’s action line at 377-4357, write to Commander’s Action Line, 81st TRW/PA, Keesler AFB, MS 39534-2603, e-mail 81st TRW Commander’s Action Line (on-base) or [email protected] (off- base). For a personal response, include your name, address and phone number. Items of general interest may appear in this column.

Base locator — 377-2890 Library — 377-2181 Base operator — 377-1110 Lodging (reservations) — 377- Base taxi (official use) — 377- 9986 2430 Medical center information — Career assistance adviser — 377-6550 377-3697 Military equal opoortunity — Central medical appointments 377-2759. — 1-800-700-8603 Military pay — 377-7272 Child development center — Pass and registration — 377- 377-2211 3893 Countdown begins for ORI; Civil engineering — 377-5561 Pharmacy (refill call-in) — Civilian personnel — 377-2268 377-6360 Military personnel flight — Satellite pharmacy — 377-9791 377-2276 Public affairs — 377-2783 Keesler Federal Credit Union Red Cross — 377-3030 — 385-5500 here’s how to prepare now Sexual assault prevention and Emergencies — 911 Family campground — 594- res-ponse team — 377-8635 By Brig. Gen. Paul Capasso gency management and force 0543 Law enforcement desk — 377- 81st Training Wing commander Countdown protection scenarios. Most of Airmen and family readiness 3040 us have, at one time or anoth- center — 377-2179 Shoppette, Class Six — 432- Are you ready? This week 2367 checklist er, been through these types Finance — 377-4212 marks the Keesler 150-day 81st Communications Squad- Telephone trouble — 377-2130 warning order for the Air Review the 81st of inspections and know that ron help desk — 377-0066 Traffic management (out- Education and Training Training Wing’s 150-day preparation is very important. Housing — 377-9741 bound) — 377-2446 Command Operational We must be “brilliant in the Identification cards — 377- Traffic management (inbound) checklist and other key Readiness Inspection sched- basics” and continue our 3203 — 377-7813 documents on the Keesler Inspector general — 377-3010 Visitor center — 377-2595 uled to begin Aug. 19. efforts in reviewing our pro- Legal assistance — 377-3510 Youth center — 377-4116 Our goal is simple: to private Web site, https:// cedures and processes, mak- continue our feats of excel- ikafb/81trw/ORI/index.htm. ing sure our paperwork is in lence and to receive an “out- order, getting familiar with standing” ORI rating. private Web site for you to the “Airman’s Manual,” As I reflect over the last visit that not only contains AFMAN 10-100, and ensur- 18 months, there is one com- the checklist, but several ing we are ready to show our mon ingredient that stands other key documents as well, capability to meet mission out — our great people who including links to the ORI requirements to support the work together to achieve preparation handbook and global war on terror. excellence on a daily basis. Air Force “best practices.” The 81st Training Wing’s You continue to set new stan- It also contains links to the journey of excellence is dards across the Air Force ORI reports from two other where it is today because of and I can’t be prouder of bases that have previously your accomplishments. Our been visited by the team. your selfless contributions. upcoming ORI is just one Each of these links provides You have carried the banner more opportunity to tell the a wealth of knowledge we of success not just for your- Keesler story — that you are can use to better our prepara- selves, but also for your fam- the best! tions up to the event and on ilies and our communities. To help us stay on track the day your particular sec- You have stayed focused and and aid us in our ORI prepa- tions are graded. not only believed in yourself, rations, the wing inspector The ORI will validate how but in each other. I look for- general has compiled a 150- well we do our job and test ward to the AETC ORI out- day countdown checklist. our ability to respond to brief and celebrating our con- There is a link on the Keesler deployment readiness, emer- tinued journey of excellence. KEESLER NEWS No. 1 in Air Force, 2004, 1997. No. 1 in AETC, 2004, 1998, 1996; No. 2, 2006, 2003, 2001, 1999, 1997, 1991; No. 3, 2005, 2002, 1995.

81st Training Wing commander Brig. Gen. Paul Capasso If you’ve had too much to drink, Public affairs director call Airmen Against Drunk Driving, Lt. Col. Claudia Foss 377-7283, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursdays Editor Perry Jenifer before down Fridays, working Fridays and Saturdays. Staff writers Susan Griggs 2nd Lt. Nick Plante Tech. Sgt. Chuck Marsh For Staff photographer straight talk Kemberly Groue at Keesler, Keesler News on Web: http://www.keesler.af.mil call

The Keesler News office is 377-3901. in Room 113, Taylor Logistics Center, Building 4002. The mailing address: 81TRW/ PAIN, Keesler AFB, MS 39534- 2120. Phone: 377-4130, 3163, 3837, 7340. Publication date: Report Thursday. News deadline: noon Monday. Classified adver- tis- sexual ing deadline: see Classified section. Editorial content is edited, prepared, and provid- assaults ed by the 81st TRW Public Affairs Office in compliance with Air Force journalistic to standards. All photographs are Air Force photographs unless otherwise indicated. 377-7278. The Keesler News is pub- lished by Gulf Publishing Co., a private firm in no way con- nected with the Air Force, under an exclusive written contract with the 81st TRW and as an authorized publica- To start, stop, tion for U.S. military service members. Contents aren’t necessarily the official views increase or decrease of, or endorsed by the U.S. government, Department of Defense or Air Force. The appearance of advertising Keesler News delivery, does not constitute endorse- ment by the U.S. government, DOD, Air Force or Gulf Publishing of products or or for display racks, services advertised. Every- thing advertised shall be made available without re- facility managers call gard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mar- ital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any 377-4130. other non-merit factor. TRAINING AND EDUCATION Air traffic controllers manage skies over Iraq

By Maj. Damien Pickart 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs Air traffic controllers BALAD Air Base, Iraq — Helping get start at Keesler to orchestrate the air power symphony over Iraq are the Airmen of the 727th For more than 50 years, all Air Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. Force air traffic controllers have Known as Kingpin, they turn non- begun their training at Keesler. stop air operations into a ground “During the last fiscal year, we forces’ favorite tune — the sound of graduated 442 students from the jets prowling the sky overhead. radar course, tower course and Currently manned by the Eglin Air combat controllers,” said Master Force Base, Fla., 728th ACS, the 727th Sgt. Ed Curley, air traffic control EACS is responsible for controlling all radar course supervisor in the aircraft operating inside Iraq’s 277,000 334th Training Squadron. square miles of airspace. During its previous deployment to A stroll through the compound Balad from May to September 2006, reveals Airmen changing Humvee the unit surveyed, identified and con- brakes, conducting communication trolled more than 166,000 aircraft. component operational checks, diag- Sky insurance nosing ailments in the clinic and Photo by Maj. Damien Pickart enjoying the unit’s fitness and recre- “Our 200 Airmen keep all airborne ation centers. These amenities sup- Senior Airmen Amanda Hoffman and Rebekka Baker conduct an opera- assets arranged and under control so port the Airmen whose job responsi- ground forces get the air support they tional check of a AN/TPS-75 radar system March 9 at Balad AB. They’re bilities often require them to be on a need,” said Lt. Col. Frederick assigned to the 727th EACS and are deployed from the 728th ACS at Eglin. short tether if their skills are needed. DeFranza, 727th EACS commander. “As important as it is for our con- “A pilot is concerned about one mis- and the combined enroute radar “Working together in close quarters trollers to direct aircraft in the skies, sion. My Airmen are concerned approach control into the hands of every day, it sometimes seems as if it’s equally important to the Kingpin about every mission, so troops on the Kingpin’s controllers. we can accurately anticipate what mission for an HVAC maintainer to ground never have to wonder if their As new blips appear on dimly illu- we’re all going to think and do as a repair an air conditioning system that insurance policy in the sky is good.” minated scopes, Kingpin assigns each particular situation arises.” keeps the controller’s equipment The heart of Kingpin’s operations to a block of airspace to conduct mis- The Airmen’s faces reflected in the operating properly,” said Tech. Sgt. lies in several mobile operation mod- sions such as surveillance or close air scopes display a calm demeanor in spite Josh Phillips. He’s deployed with the ules, conex-shaped trailers stuffed support. Other aircraft are shuffled to of the intense tempo. Their cool judg- 728th ACS for all four of its deploy- with an array of computers and com- mate up with tankers or committed to ment and quick decisions are the result ments since 2003. munication equipment chilled to 60 support time-sensitive missions such as of the thorough training that precedes Unique requirements degrees Fahrenheit. troops in contact with enemy forces. every deployment. It also helps that 45 Inside each ‘box,’ enlisted surveil- Eyes dart from the scopes to a sepa- percent of Kingpin’s current Airmen “We have some unique power and lance and weapons directors and air rate terminal that displays a classified were here only four months ago. voltage requirements,” he pointed out. weapons officers chatter away in a version of a chat room. Snippets of “Many of us just left in September, “We might operate outside the box, but the Airmen maintaining our generators language foreign to the untrained ear, information pop up as a joint terminal so the tempo is still fresh,” said and cooling units know how critical simultaneously directing roughly 40 Senior Master Sgt. Scott Delveau, air controller embedded with ground they are to keeping those boxes hum- separate aircraft to multiple headings, forces punches in a request for airpow- 727th EACS first sergeant. “It’s altitudes and locations with the even- ming. If we didn’t do our job, our con- er and supporting organizations con- made a difference in how seamlessly trollers couldn’t do theirs and same for tual goal of providing air support to firm and contribute other critical data. we picked up the baton Mountain ground forces. the operators in the sky. The food chain Kingpin controllers scan the air task- Home’s 726th ACS handed to us.” starts with these maintainers and we’re Kill boxes ing order, cross reference the radar With 27 different Air Force special- proud of what we bring to the fight.” “Thud 35 — approved 88 Alpha scopes, and determine the weapon con- ties, an EACS includes operations, Kingpin’s current occupants are Sierra 12 to 15,000 — traffic stacked figuration and fuel load of the nearest security forces, medics, intelligence, looking to improve overall communi- below you — surface to 10,000 — traf- available aircraft. Within seconds, services, supply, satellite communica- cations and situational awareness of fic stacked above 16 to 22,000 — ele- they’ve cleared the airspace and deter- tions and an array of maintainers the battlespace with a new battle vator into your blocks and push tacti- mined the ideal aircraft to assign to the including vehicle, radio, radar, com- command and control center that cal,” rattles off Senior Airman Andrew unfolding drama on the ground. munications, aerospace ground equip- opens in November. Labadie, enlisted weapons director. “We’re continuously developing a ment and heating, ventilation and air “We know we’ll be proudly sporting To bring a semblance of order to three-dimensional, real-time picture of conditioning, to name a few. the Kingpin call sign in eight months, so the myriad of aircraft over Iraq, the the battlespace,” said Capt. Stefanie “Our unique composition and we’re starting the improvements now to ACS divides the country’s airspace Emery. “Our Airmen build the safety mobile nature allows us to pack up reap the benefits when we return, into ‘kill boxes,’ referred to as the net in the sky that pilots, aircrew and and deploy to austere locations,” said Colonel DeFranza said. “Between the common grid reference system. As ground forces depend on. It’s an Maj. Cooper Bowden, maintenance contributions of Mountain Home, Eglin aircraft launch and exit a ring of air- incredible team effort.” chief. “The ingenuity and diverse and the 729th ACS from Hill AFB, space surrounding military airfields, “It gets a little hairy sometimes, skills of our maintainers and support Utah, Kingpin and its mission are a they’re passed from the military air but it’s nothing the four of us can’t personnel are the driving force that work in progress each of us leaves a lit- traffic controllers in the airfield tower handle,” said Airman Labadie. keeps Kingpin moving.” tle better off than we inherited it.” Essay contest AFIT offers distance learning graduate degree worth $1,000 Air Force News Service box that faculty members could use to to military kids WRIGHT-PATTERSON Air Force For more information create streamable content, as well as Base, Ohio — The Air Force Institute of interact in real-time with the distance Technology recently achieved two mile- For more information on distance By Carmen Gleason learning student,” said John Reisner, stones that will help the school move for- learning programs offered by the director of AFIT’s office of extension American Forces Press Service ward into the 21st century and serve the services. Previously, the school relied on AFIT Graduate School of Engineering WASHINGTON — A Air Force with greater responsiveness. video-teleconferences to deliver educa- This month, AFIT began offering its and Management, visit http://www. tional content to the remote student. troop-support group has first distance learning graduate degree “We wanted to use technologies that launched an essay contest program. AFIT has been using DL tech- afit.edu/en/dl. to award scholarships to nologies to offer graduate certificate pro- were more versatile and more scalable without sacrificing quality,” said Marlin military children in grati- grams, as well as professional continuing said George Mooney, director of the AFIT Thomas, dean of the AFIT Graduate tude for the sacrifices education, for some time. Center for Systems Engineering. “That With this pilot program in systems School of Engineering and Management. they’ve made while their way, students can make strides toward “Our new studios have empowered the engineering, it is now possible for mili- obtaining their master’s degree while parents serve the nation. tary members, Department of Defense faculty to do that.” Homefront America helping the Air Force — more specifical- civilians and government contractors ly, while helping the student’s own organ- With a newly-hired staff, the graduate has joined the W. Daniel across the country to earn a master’s ization or company.” school’s extension services office is poised Tate family and Sara’s degree from AFIT without moving to “Students who enroll in our master’s to help the school realize its goal of becom- Hope Foundation for a Ohio or leaving their current assign- program may get transferred to another ing an increasingly important educational ments. second year to host a assignment, but they can still keep work- resource for agencies and organizations “Students interested in getting a mas- ing on their degree,” said Lt. Col. Brian scholarship contest across the Air Force and DOD. ters degree in systems engineering can do Hermann, an AFIT DL instructor. “I think In January 2007, the AFIT Center for awarding $1,000 to 25 so in any number of ways,” said David that’s a huge benefit for the military stu- Space Studies and Research began offer- military children. Jacques, the program’s curriculum chair. dent.” “What makes our program unique is that ing the graduate school’s second certifi- The organization is a The second AFIT milestone was the cate program fully available on-line: the member of America it’s geared toward the DOD employee. recent opening of the graduate school’s Our faculty uses its extensive military brand-new DL studio suite. After an inte- graduate space systems certificate. This Supports You, a Defense background to create a defense-centered rior construction and renovation project, recent growth of DL educational opportu- Department program educational experience.” the school installed new equipment in the nities has meant a spike in the numbers of designed to connect U.S. “During their research, our students studio suite to facilitate an expanding dis- students taking advantage of these pro- citizens’ support directly are encouraged to tackle real-world sys- tance learning outreach. grams, and the school is optimistic that to troops and their fami- tems problems found in their workplace,” “Our goal was to create a flexible tool- this is only the beginning. lies. This year’s essay topics focus on patriotic and military themes. Contes- tants are asked to submit essays on one of four sub- jects: America ... it’s a won- derful country. Turning challenges into opportunities. Why I am proud to be an American. My dad/mom ... my hero. Essays of up to 500 words are due by April 23. They’re judged by independent volunteers based on content, origi- nality, grammar and spelling. Winners are announced in May. Full instructions and application procedures are available at the Home- front America Web site, http://www.homefront america.org. Developmental education TRAINING AND EDUCATION NOTES Parades, drill downs www.aef.org/aid/pit.asp. For more information, call program deadlines set The award is sponsored by Chief Master Sgt. Thomas The 81st Training Group’s the Air Force Association and Clarke, 377-1314. Air Force Personnel Center both IDE and SDE opportunities student parades are held at 6 the Aerospace Education Foun- RANDOLPH Air Force for employees in Pay Band 2 p.m. today, May 17, July 12, dation. Prior winners are not eli- Club scholarships Base, Texas — Officers and (except YB-2) and above and Sept. 20 and Nov. 15. gible. Winners are announced at April 13 is the deadline to civilians considering intermedi- grades GS-12 through 15. Drill downs are 8 a.m. April the graduation, 3:30 p.m. April apply for six scholarships ate or senior developmental Civilians submit applica- 20, 7 a.m. June 15 and Aug. 24 in Welch Auditorium. being offered by the Keesler education in 2008 have until tions through their civilian 10, and 8 a.m. Oct. 19. For more information, call Spouses Club. April 13 and May 1, respec- personnel flights. For more information on 377-2323 or 2171. High school and home- tively, to submit applications for drill downs, call Staff Sgt. schooled seniors and spouses in They’re nominated by their Parking lot closure selection board consideration. local leadership with endorse- Kwame Felton, 377-3245, and Jackson, Harrison and Hancock Line officers, chaplains and ment from their chain of com- for parades, call Tech. Sgt. The parking lot on the south- counties who are dependents of medical service officers may mand. After receipt by AFPC, Kathleen Pasquini, 377-2103. east side of the Keesler NCO Keesler active-duty, Reserve, apply for up to five IDE/SDE applications are forwarded to HAZMAT training Academy is closed April 3 for Guard, retirees, deceased mem- programs using the pull-down functional developmental teams drill evaluations. bers and Defense Department menus on the Air Force Web- Hazardous waste manage- for ranking, program validation In case of inclement weather, civilian employees are eligible. based 3849 available for eligi- ment training is 8-11 a.m. today and identification of follow-on the lot is open. For more infor- Applications are available at ble officers and senior raters in Room 254, Wolfe Hall. assignments. mation, call Master Sgt. high school counselor offices, via the Air Force Personnel Rosetta Lee, 377-2740. Keesler Thrift Shop, McBride Both military and civilian Weapons custodians Center Secure Web site. Library, the base education designees are announced in Officers must be nominated For weapons custodian Chiefs aid scholars office in old Cody Hall, Fish- by their senior rater to compete October or November, 2007. training, call 377-2270. The Keesler Chiefs’ Group bowl Student Center and online For officer program informa- at the functional developmen- Pitsenbarger Award sponsors three scholarships at the KSC Web site, http:// tal team and developmental tion, visit http://ask.afpc .ran- for enlisted personnel seeking www.keeslerspousesclub.com. education designation board dolph.af.mil/main_content.asp? The deadline for spring their first Community College For more information, call levels. The senior rater prods1=1&prods2=244&prods Community College of the Air of the Air Force degree. Tiffany Goodwin, scholarship accountability date is Feb. 1, 3=246&p_faqid=6025 Force graduates to apply for Applications are available chair, 374-2750. 2007. Nominees must also For civilian program infor- the $500 Pitsenbarger Award at the education office or from ensure their transitional officer mation, visit http://ask.afpc. is 4 p.m. today. any permanent party chief Troops to Teachers development plan is current. randolph.af.mil/main_content. Applications are available in master sergeant. For information on Missis- The civilian developmental asp?prods1=1&prods2=244& the education office, Room 212, The deadline for applica- sippi Troops to Teachers, call education program includes prods3=246&p_faqid=7845. old Cody Hall, or at http:// tions is April 5. 1-800-MISS-TEACH. NEWS AND FEATURES

Anthrax vaccinations resume IN THE NEWS By Steve Pivnick A-Tower entrance remains closed 81st Medical Group Public Affairs Due to construction delays, Keesler Medical Center’s With mandatory anthrax A-Tower entrance is closed through May for renovation. vaccinations directed to resume at Keesler by today, the Keesler Medical Center immunizations AFAF campaign under way clinic is medically screening Keesler’s 2007 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign affected personnel, administer- has raised $25,311 since it began March 1. ing the vaccine and ensuring That’s 51 percent of the base’s goal of $48,913. proper documentation. For more information, call Capt. Max Lemons, project Twenty-four Keesler Airmen have received anthrax vaccina- officer, 377-3703, or your unit representative. tions since March 1, according For a list of unit representatives, see Page 27. to 81st Medical Operations Squadron immunizations flight 3 cadets face courts-martial records. Air Force Print News The recently-resumed anth- Photo by Steve Pivnick AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — Three cadets have rax vaccine immunization pro- Staff Sgt. James Bowden, left, 81st Medical Operations been charged with violations of the Uniform Code of gram mandates that Airmen Squadron, prepares to administer anthrax vaccine to assigned to high-threat areas — Military Justice and face general courts-martial. primarily the Central Command Airman 1st Class Kyle Lively, 81st Civil Engineer Squadron. Cadet 1st Class Andrea Taylor is charged with one area of responsibility and the mandatory program. violation of Article 112a for wrongful use of a controlled Korean peninsula — receive the Web sites The voluntary aspect in- substance (D-Amphetamine). If convicted, she faces a anthrax vaccine, while also pro- volves Airmen who have maximum punishment of five years confinement, dis- viding Airmen the choice to AVIP trifold brochure received at least one anthrax missal from the Air Force and total forfeiture of all pay continue anthrax vaccines if — http://www.anthrax.mil vaccine dose since 1998. Under and allowances. they aren’t assigned to a desig- /documents/996AvipTrifold. the new guidelines, they can Cadet 3rd Class David Watson is charged with three nated high-threat area. pdf elect to continue getting the violations: Article 92, failure to obey an order or regula- Col. Richard Pierce, 81st Air Force A3SC anthrax vaccinations in accor- tion; Article 108, damage, destruction or wrongful disposi- Training Wing vice command- anthrax Web site — dance with the dosing schedule er, is Keesler’s AVIP team https://www.a3a5.hq.af.mil whether or not they are (or will tion of U.S. military property; and Article 112a, wrongful chairperson. He oversees the /a3s/a3sc/CCBRN_resource/ be) assigned to a designated use of a controlled substance (D-Amphetamine). If con- development of the installation biological/anthrax/index.asp victed, he faces a maximum punishment of 6 1/2 years AVIP plan and provides over- high-threat area. Military Vaccine Unit commanders were confinement, dismissal from the Air Force and total forfei- sight to the program’s adminis- Agency Web site — trative functions. tasked to educate all person- ture of all pay and allowances. http://www.vaccines.army. nel about the resumption of In conjunction with Maj. mil/ Cadet 2nd Class Christopher Wolff is charged with (Dr.) Lynn Vix, 81st Aerospace the mandatory AVIP by violating Article 134, indecent assault upon a fellow cadet, Military Vaccine March 16, including distribu- Medicine Squadron aeromed- and two specifications of violating Article 92, failure to Agency anthrax Web site tion of the AVIP trifold pam- ical services chief and AVIP — http:// www.anthrax.mil/ phlet and a standard briefing obey an order or regulation, by providing alcohol to some- medical officer in charge, he Military Vaccine one not of legal drinking age and for consuming alcohol also ensures prevaccination available at the Air Force’s Agency AVIP 2007 Web while under the legal drinking age. If convicted, he faces education is available to com- site — http://www.anthrax. AVIP Web site, https://www. manders and individuals about mil/whatsnew/resume a3a5.hq.af.mil/a3s/a3sc/CCB a maximum punishment of nine years confinement, dis- the mandatory and voluntary mandatoryselect.asp RN%5Fresource/biological/ missal from the Air Force and total forfeiture of all pay components of the AVIP. anthrax/index.asp. and allowances. Colonel Pierce stressed Because of drill and training The next step in the military legal process is an Article The installation deploy- schedules, Air Force Reserve that the AVIP’s No. 1 concern 32 hearing used to determine if there’s enough evidence to ment officer and military per- Command units unable to meet is individual health and safety. move the case forward to a court-martial or make recom- “The vaccine is safe and sonnel flight are providing the the implementation timeline are mendations for an alternate action. effective — it provides protec- immunizations clinic infor- to accomplish required actions tion from anthrax’s very real mation regarding all deploy- as soon as possible. Cadet Taylor’s Article 32 hearing was scheduled to take and deadly threat,” he empha- ments and assignments of uni- The Defense Department place yesterday. Cadet Watson’s hearing is tentatively sized. “The health care com- formed personnel to Korea determined that the Korean scheduled for Wednesday. A date for Cadet Wolff’s hear- munity is confident the vacci- and CENTCOM’s area of peninsula and CENTCOM ing is pending. nation offers a layer of protec- responsibility. areas of responsibility pose tion, in addition to antibiotics Colonel Pierce is confident the highest threat for military Off-limits establishments and other measures.” Keesler will meet its obliga- forces so they must meet the Keesler is identifying and tions to educate base person- mandatory anthrax vaccine Off-limits establishments for military members are the educating affected personnel as nel about the AVIP and ensure measures. Also, personnel in Blue Note Lounge, Boulevard Nightclub and Henry Beck well as enforcing mandatory all those required to receive designated special mission Park (except during daylight hours or official events) in vaccinations and supporting the immunization do so. units, regardless of location, Biloxi; Carver Village, Bunksmall Apartments and H&H voluntary vaccinations in accor- Less than 10 percent of are also subject to mandatory Hideaway in Pascagoula, and Toni’s Lounge in Moss Point. dance with the Air Force AVIP. Keesler members fall under anthrax vaccination. From left, Colonel Zai, General Mirza and General Ali field questions from area media representatives. “I was surprised to see foreign generals come to our Generals, training area,” said Airman 1st Class Kassandra Martzloff. “I never thought I’d see it. It is interesting from Page 1 though to see how curious they are in our training.” The plan for the general is to build a communica- The visit included a mission briefing of the 81st tions signal school for the ANA within the next two Training Group, tours at the 336th Training years. His tour of Keesler’s facilities has helped to Squadron, 333rd TRS, 338th TRS and Foster Manor determine how to best accomplish this and to see dormitories and concluded with a press conference what the rewards can be. attended by area media. “We are very excited that we saw the training pro- While touring the 338th TRS, the group stopped grams and facilities,” said the general. “We like the into several classrooms to view the learning environ- system of your training — it’s step by step. We will ments and see the equipment on which the Airmen try to do that for Afghanistan. We have the comput- train. er networks and satellite communications systems in One classroom of special interest to the group was Afghanistan. Our problem is that those systems the air support operations room where a Humvee has were controlled by contractors, but now we want been assembled in the classroom and various mobile that control for our officers, sergeants and soldiers.” communications equipment is contained. Another The general said that currently the ANA commu- room that caught the attention of the group was the nications facilities, capabilities and training are supplemental training room where higher level about 50 percent of what the U.S. operates. maintenance is taught. “We will go back and work to bring our levels “We showed them the depth of maintenance we higher than what we have,” the general commented. perform and how the supply process works for turn- He’s positive the soldiers back in Afghanistan will ing equipment in to the depot for repair,” said Master be very receptive of the new ideas they bring back Sgt. Edward Rush, a 338th TRS instructor. “I was and implement into their training regimen. surprised at the detail the colonel went into when we “They (ANA communications soldiers) will be discussed the repair cycle and other supply aspects. happy,” said the general. “They all want to learn, but He was truly interested in that process.” now there isn’t the capability for training. It is great Sergeant Rush and his team of instructors, most of the U.S. is helping us to learn. You can help bring whom have recent deployment experience, also the highest capability to our army and together we demonstrated the air expeditionary forces training can work for peace in Afghanistan.” Photos by Adam Bond where students are put in a “deployed” environment The opportunity to show off the quality of From left, General Ali, General Mirza, Tech. Sgt. and must set up and operate five distinctive commu- Keesler’s Airmen and training facilities was wel- Joseph Carello, Colonel Zai and Master Sgt. nications capabilities. comed by Col. Deborah Van De Ven, 81st TRG com- Edward Rush discuss the features of a 50-foot “There was definitely more pressure with the for- mander. telescoping mast assembly and capabilities of the eign generals here,” said Airman 1st Class Shane “It’s been fascinating for us to host them,” she Woolridge, a ground radio student in his final week said. “It reminds us of the capabilities and people UHF omni-directional antenna used for tactical of training. “It all went together, though, and it was we have and we are very proud to share that with ground-to-air communications. Sergeants Carello cool to see the different military come through.” them.” and Rush are instructors in the 338th TRS. PERSONNEL NOTES

Editor’s note: This column is a service of the Keesler News. Contrib- Copyright laws apply to Keesler, too. utors include the Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, and the 81st Mission Support Squadron’s military and civilian personnel flights. Is your software legal? EQUAL listing available April 11 Air Force Personnel Center RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — The Enlisted Quarterly Assignment Listing for Airmen returning from over- seas and continental U.S. mandatory movers for August through October 2007 is available April 11. Individuals can update their assignment preferences on the virtual Military Personnel Flight’s self-service application. If you encounter problems updating your preferences, call the Air Force Contact Center, DSN 665-5000 or toll-free (800) 616- 3775 options 1, 1, 2. Questions can also be addressed through base military personnel flights or commander's support staffs. Assignment preferences must be updated by April 27. If they are selected, Airmen are notified no later than May 15. Airmen can view the lists on the Assignment Management Air Force System accessible via the AFPC home page, under military quick links, or at local MPFs. Assistance OneSource for information Fund — Military OneSource provides information and resources on a variety of issues ranging from everyday concerns to deployment have you and reintegration. The service is funded by the Department of Defense and is available to active-duty, Guard and Reserve Air- made your men and their family members around the clock and 365 days a year. To access Military OneSource, visit http://www.military commitment onesource.com or call 1-800-707-5784. to caring? Retirement applications online Air Force Print News RANDOLPH Air Force Base, Texas — Active-duty retire- ment applications are processed at the Air Force Contact Center. Members requesting an action related to retirement can log onto the Personal Services Delivery Transformation Web site and click on “retirement package” at http://ask.afpc.randolph. af.mil/psd. For more information, check the related link for a tutorial on how to retire online. Civilian employment information Air Force Personnel Center RANDOLPH Air Force Base, Texas — Civilian appropriated fund employees and prospective applicants can get answers to questions about employment opportunities, benefits and entitle- ments online at the Air Force’s Customer Service Center. A database at http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/cst includes hundreds of questions and answers. For online inquiries, users who don’t find an answer to their specific question can submit a query through the “Ask-A-Question” tab at the top of the page. Adoption leave of absence Air Force Print News RANDOLPH Air Force Base, Texas — Airmen adopting children now may be authorized up to 21 days of non-charge- able leave per calendar year. For more information, contact your commander’s support staff or call the Air Force Contact Center, 1-800-616-3775, options 1, 2, or DSN 665-5000. MyPay item processing For information on processing pay items through myPay, call the 81st Comptroller Squadron, 377-7272 or 4212. For a personal identification number for myPay, e-mail [email protected] from a government computer. Power tool users need safety skills

Safety office The safe use of power tools is an important skill, but not one to acquire through trial and error. Operator error is the main cause of painful power tool SPOTLIGHT accidents. Most mishaps occur when ON AFETY people are tired and not pay- S ing attention to the potential hazard at their fingertips. The usual victims are those same fingertips. It’s important to stop using dangerous tools at your first sign of fatigue or boredom. Use of drugs and alcohol are as grounding pins or blade completely incompatible with guards. power tools. Keep blades on cutting Power tool safety precau- tools sharpened and handles tions include: Before using any tool, clean. read and follow the manufac- Check for frayed or dam- turer’s instructions. aged power cords before Always wear safety glass- every use. es to prevent eye injuries. Before plugging in any Wear snug-fitting clothes appliance or tool, make sure that allow you to move freely. that the power switch is in the Loose sleeve cuffs, pants “off” position. cuffs, scarves, loose long hair, skirts and jewelry can get Never carry a tool by the caught in cutting blades or cord or yank on the cord to other moving parts. unplug it, and always discon- Never alter a tool or nect the cord by pulling on the remove safety features such plug and not the wire. Golfing gazebos Carpenter John McNeely from Apple Construction, Gulfport, works on renovation of the gaze- bo at Hole 5 of Bay Breeze Golf Course. The course is closed until October while repairs con- tinue in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, which struck Keesler nearly 19 months ago. Photo by Kemberly Groue Travel medicine clinic reopens at medical center

81st Medical Group Public Affairs Keesler Medical Center’s travel medicine clinic, closed since Hurricane Katrina, has reopened. The clinic is located in the allergy clinic in the medical cen- ter’s basement. People planning a vacation or permanent change of station outside of the U.S. are encouraged to visit the clinic at least one month before departure. The 81st Medical Operations Squadron’s infectious dis- Old hangar eases/travel medicine physician provides the most current trav- el health information. The physician also determines precisely coming down which immunizations and prophylactic medications travelers Excavator operator Paul need based on their destinations, planned activities, length of trip, health history, travel conditions and risks. Snell of Contaminant Control, Inc. works on Walk-in clinic hours are 8-10 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month. No appointment is necessary, but demolition of Building patients are asked to bring their immunization records. 0228, often called the Old Biloxi Hangar. For more information, call 376-3481. Leveling the structure had been planned for some time, but hurri- cane damage made it a higher priority. Plans call for constructing the aeromedical port on the site if funding can be secured.

Photo by Adam Bond Renovation workers earn chaplain’s praises By Susan Griggs ter, which is essential for a working office — is the best I’ve ever seen in my Air Force career.” Keesler News staff The renovation includes a modernized Larcher Chapel is the beneficiary of a talented kitchen, new sheetrock, painting and enhanced team of craftsmen and a year-end funding surplus. classroom and office areas. A $91,000 renovation project is giving new life to the chapel’s annex area which houses “Ceilings, walls, floors, kitchen cabinets, offices, a fellowship hall and kitchen. doors — you name it, they took care of it,” Chaplain (Col.) David Cote, 81st Training Chaplain Cote pointed out. “They even Wing chaplain, is thrilled with the results of the cleaned up the whole area on Fridays so that work which began three weeks ago. If things our chapel services could proceed without a proceed as expected, the work should be fin- hitch on Sundays.” ished by Easter. “Our skilled craftsmen are awesome,” said “The 81st Civil Engineer Squadron has done Master Sgt. Lonnie Bacon, superintendent of outstanding renovation work in an amazingly heavy repair for the 81st CES. “Our structural short amount of time,” Chaplain Cote said. planner, Randy Hodge, and our vertical shop “The interest on the part of the squadron’s com- chief, Archie Baum, pulled the plans and peo- manders and supervisory personnel has been ple together to make this happen.” tremendous, and the coordination they initiated “From planning to final implementation, on with the chaplain service staff was superb. a scale of 1 to 10, I’d have to give every one of Photo by Kemberly Groue “I can’t give high enough praise to the work- the military, civilians and contractors connect- Jennifer Hudson from South Gulf Contractor of Florida ers,” he continued. “Their precision and great ed with this project at least a 30,” Chaplain paints the lobby area at Larcher Chapel. attitude — not to mention speed and lack of clut- Cote commented. Shiver or sweat? Systems switch to cooling

81st Civil Engineer Squadron It’s “nightmare time” for Older pipes, the 81st Civil Engineer Squa- dron — one of the two annual slower switch periods when facilities are switched back and forth Facilities with the older between heating and cooling. two-pipe systems include The switchover process Buildings 0823, 2101, should be completed by the 2816, 2901, 2902, 3101, end of the month. 3709, 3821, 4430, 4431, The impact to building 7402 and 7502, and dor- occupants depends on the mitories in the 20, 48, 49 type of heating, ventilating and 50 blocks. and air conditioning system. Newer buildings have four- ing and implement heating in pipe systems that can provide older buildings has a degree both heating and cooling of history and guesswork built year-round automatically. into the process, so the change Most older facilities have a is made as late as possible to two-pipe system that can only minimize inconvenience. cool or heat at any one time and must be manually The systems won’t be switched. switched back to heating until The two-pipe systems take late fall, so some buildings about eight days to shift from might be a little cool if there’s heating to cooling and three a period of below-normal days to convert from cooling temperatures. to heating. The waiting time The 81st CES works closely is required because tempera- with lodging management, the ture changes can result in consolidated dorm manage- immediate system failure, ment office and other affected with damage to compressors, users to determine the best tube ruptures and loss of days for the changeover. refrigerant gases. Replacing Once units are switched to refrigerant is an expensive heating, crews begin equip- proposition and an environ- ment maintenance in prepa- mental concern. ration for the next cooling The decision to end cool- season. Photo by Kemberly Groue James Grady, quality/training manager for ITT Corp., a contractor serving the 81st Training Support Squadron, wears a “bluetooth” device during cell phone calls while driving on base. Hand-held cellular phones are ‘no-no’ for base drivers

By Susan Griggs tractions such as eating, drink- ing, operating radios, compact Keesler News staff disk players, global positioning How often have you wished equipment and other devices. that person in front of you When possible, these activities would just shut up and drive? should only be done when the Keesler’s safety chief, Lt. vehicle is safely parked. Col. Dave Poage, isn’t the only Using a cell phone while person who’s been endangered driving on base without a by a person who’s preoccupied hands-free device is a “primary with cellular phone use, rather offense,” so violators can be than focusing on driving. “Since it isn’t illegal yet to stopped solely for this offense. ‘talk and drive’ in Mississippi, Drivers who violate the cell sometimes we forget that we phone driving restriction are can’t do it on Keesler,” given three assessment points Colonel Poage pointed out. against their driving records Since February 2006, drivers or an appropriate fine. If two have been prohibited from talk- or more violations are com- ing on their cell phones while mitted, even on a single occa- driving on Air Force installa- sion, a ticket can be given to tions without a hands-free the driver for each violation. device. This policy is part of the Statistics on cell phone use Department of Defense’s Joint by motorists are limited, but a Traffic Guidance included in 2002 study by the Harvard Air Force Instruction 31-201. Center for Risk Analysis esti- This rule also applies to all mated that the use of cell government-owned vehicles at phones by drivers resulted in all times. GOV drivers aren’t about 2,600 deaths and 330,000 permitted to talk on a cell phone injuries annually. while driving without a hands- The National Highway Traf- free device, on or off base. fic Safety Administration says Wearing other portable head- 80 percent of crashes and 65 phones, earphones or listening percent of near crashes are due devices other than hands-free to driver inattention. The most cell phones is also prohibited, common cause was cell phone because those devices impair use, followed by drowsiness. driving and prevent recognition “I’ve made ‘buckle up and of emergency signals, alarms, shut up’ my personal rule,” announcements, approaching Colonel Poage commented. vehicles and human speech. “It keeps me safer driving off The DOD guidance also base and keeps me legal when notes the potential for driver dis- I’m on base.” 19 Keesler Airmen receive Articles 15 for alcohol offenses 81st Security Forces Squadron and Keesler News staff Nineteen Keesler Airmen received Articles 15 in February for alcohol-related offenses. All 19 are members of training squadrons — one from the 335th TRS, three each from the 334th TRS and 338th TRS, five from the 332nd TRS and seven from the 336th TRS. An airman basic in the 335th TRS forfeited $650 pay for two months and was sent to correctional custody for 30 days for underage drinking. An airman basic in the 334th TRS forfeited $400 pay MILITARY JUSTICE for one month (suspended for six months) and was sent to Two airmen basic in the days (the correctional custody correctional custody for 30 332nd TRS forfeited $250 pay and one month of forfeiture days for underage drinking. for one month for underage were suspended for six An airman first class in drinking. months) for underage drink- the 334th TRS was reduced to An airman basic in the ing. airman basic, (later changed 336th TRS forfeited $500 and to airman pending successful An airman first class in was sent to correctional cus- the 336th TRS forfeited $729 completion of a five-month tody for 30 days (the correc- pay for two months (suspend- suspension period) for under- tional custody and one month age drinking and for being of forfeiture was suspended ed for six months) for provid- drunk and disorderly on sta- for six months) for underage ing alcohol to minors. tion. drinking. An airman in the 336th An airman first class in An airman first class in TRS forfeited $500 pay for the 334th TRS was reduced to the 336th TRS forfeited $650 two months, was sent to cor- airman for underage drinking. for two months, was sent to rectional custody for 30 days An airman first class and correctional custody for 30 and reduced to airman basic two airmen basic in the days and was reduced to air- (the correctional custody, 338th TRS received Articles man basic for the alcohol- reduction in rank and one 15 for underage drinking. related offenses of disobeying month’s forfeiture were sus- The airman first class forfeit- and disrespecting a non com- pended for six months) for ed $729 pay for one month. missioned officer, resisting underage drinking. The airmen basic each forfeit- apprehension, assaulting a An airman forfeited $500 ed $650 pay for one month law enforcement officer, pay for two months and was and were sent to correctional inflicting bodily harm and reduced to airman basic (the custody for 30 days. being drunk and disorderly on An airman and two air- station. reduction in rank was sus- men basic in the 332nd TRS An airman basic in the pended for six months) for received Articles 15 for 336th TRS forfeited $650 for underage drinking and fleeing underage drinking. All three two months for underage the scene of an accident. forfeited $650 pay for one drinking and adultery. month and were sent to cor- An airman basic in the Brent Richardson, legal of fice, rectional custody for 30 days. 336th TRS forfeited $500 for and 2nd Lt. Nick Plante, Keesler The airman was reduced to two months and was sent to News staf f, contributed to this airman basic. correctional custody for 30 report. Chief of staff starts Web feature

Air Force Print News WASHINGTON — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley launched a new Web feature March 14 to tell Airmen what’s of special interest to him. Known as “The Chief’s Scope,” it’s designed to briefly highlight current top- ics General Moseley feels are important to America’s Airmen. “The issues on my scope are ones that keep me up at night,” said General Moseley. “(These are) ones your senior leaders are working to make sure our Airmen are the best General Moseley organized, trained and equipped General Moseley has written military force in the world.” The Chief’s Scope, avail- a brief explanation of each able on Air Force Link’s home topic so Airmen can better page, http://www.af.mil, will understand the issues he’s feature a consistently updated working and why they are listing of topics General important to the Air Force’s Moseley wants to highlight to senior leaders. Airmen. The goal is knowledge- “I’ll use this forum to fire enabled Airmen who are quick bursts of news so you’ll informed on the Air Force’s know what I am focusing on key issues and where the serv- now, or will be focusing on ice is going. soon,” he explained. “I’m excited about the The first set of topics direction our Air Force is includes the Airman’s warfight- heading,” said General Moseley. ing ethos, the combat search “I’m proud to have you on my and sescue mission, the new wing as we fly, fight and tanker and several more. win.” Photo by Kemberly Groue Maxine Moore, left, and Kristy Smith are cashiers at the Keesler Commissary. Mrs. Moore is married to Army Master Sgt. Shelton Moore, 346th Air Defense Artillery, Camp Shelby. Mrs. Smith’s husband, Staff Sgt. Stephen Smith, is assigned to the 81st Dental Squadron. DeCA hiring strategies benefit military spouses, family members

By Cherie Huntington A similar “Program S” for military spouse preference, along with Executive Order 12721, Defense Commissary Agency Eligibility of Overseas Employees for FORT LEE, Va. — With nearly 18,000 Noncompetitive Appointments, provide quick, employees worldwide, the Defense Commissary easy methods to fill nonmanagement positions Agency offers “a match made in heaven” for within the continental U.S. Since many candi- military spouses and family members seeking dates have prior commissary experience, these employment. programs enable DeCA to reduce recruitment “Since its inception, DeCA has hired mili- tary families throughout all levels of the time and training costs, retain valuable agency,” said Patrick Nixon, DeCA director employees and help ease transition anxieties and chief executive officer. “In fact, military for the whole family. spouses now represent nearly 30 percent of our “This is a win-win-win situation for DeCA, workforce.” the military spouse and the taxpayer,” Mr. “We’re always looking for employees,” com- Nixon emphasized. “Military spouses general- mented Gordy Harris, Keesler Commissary ly don’t elect additional health and life insur- director. ance, and there’s no moving cost involved DeCA maintains these employment levels beyond the service member’s permanent by using various recruiting strategies to attract change of station, so the taxpayer gets more and retain military spouses, Nixon explained. bang for the buck invested in the commissary Since the agency recruits on a continuous basis benefit.” worldwide through the U.S. Office of Mr. Nixon pointed out that spouses are hired Personnel Management, military spouses under local merit promotion announcements as remain a critical source of high-quality well, and they are afforded promotion, training employees. and career-enhancing opportunities throughout “We worked with the Department of the agency. Defense Priority Placement Program, or PPP, “We remain such an integral part of military to establish the DeCA Family Member family life that we can’t help but feel invested Placement Program,” Mr. Nixon noted. in whatever eases the mind of military mem- “‘Program M’ facilitates the continued bers as they serve the nation,” he added. employment of current employees at commis- “Hiring spouses and family members is just saries as their spouses transfer to new duty sta- another way for us to serve the needs of our tions.” customers.” KEESLER NOTES Family fishing trip Building 0901, 708 Fisher A current inspection sticker Street between 9 a.m. and 3 must be displayed on the The airman and family Volunteers visit veterans p.m. Monday-Thursday and lower left corner of the wind- readiness center is hosting a working Fridays. shield visible from the outside. Back Bay fishing trip for the An “Operation Not Forgotten” visit to the Biloxi Veter- Vehicles manufactured be- families of deployed troops, 8 ans Administration Medical Center is 3-5 p.m. Sunday. The deadline for same-day a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Volunteers meet at the center’s recreation hall, Building mail and Federal Express is fore 1961 are exempt. Pontoon boats and lunch 17, in battle dress uniforms to visit with patients and assist 1:30 p.m. For more information, call are provided. with recreational activities. For more information call 377-3762. For more information, call The program is sponsored by Air Force Sergeants Asso- 377-4060 or 3292. Honor guard 377-2593 or 2179. ciation Magnolia Chapter 652. Data disposal The Keesler Honor Guard Recipe contest For more information, call Staff Sgt. Tina Nedbalek, For appointments to shred has openings for officers and 377-5585 or visit the AFSA Web site, http://www.afsa652. Nutritional medicine spon- documents containing personal senior noncommissioned offi- sors a healthy recipe contest in org/volunteer.asp#VA-visit. data, call the 81st Communica- cers to serve on the Brass Team. observance of National Nutri- tions Squadron’s records man- Brass Team members sup- tion Month in March. ing Fridays in Room 234, old donations of household items in agement office, 377-2571. plement the rotational honor To enter, e-mail your name, Cody Hall. good to excellent condition. Thrift shop guard and perform details in phone number, nutrition facts To ensure preparers are For more information, call or Mississippi and Louisiana. and recipe to Tech. Sgt. available to assist with your e-mail Master Sgts. James The thrift shop in the for- For more information, call 377- Tammy Pfeifer, tammy.pfeifer paperwork, call 377-4454. Henry, 377-0886, james.henry mer Chapel One building is 1986 or visit https://www.mil. @keesler.af.mil, by March 30. @keesler.af.mil, or Marion Flet- open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays keesler.af.mil/honor/index.htm. Airmen’s Attic and Wednesdays, with consign- Commissary closed cher, 377-1457, e-mail marion. Care for sick kids Airmen’s Attic is a Top III [email protected]. ments accepted from 9 a.m. to 1 The commissary is closed program that helps junior p.m. Mondays. The family child care pro- April 8 for Easter. enlisted personnel with fami- Blood drives For more information, call gram needs a caregiver for Child Pride Day lies obtain basic household To schedule mobile blood 377-3217. children in the noncontagious items at no cost. drives, call 377-9324. stages of a communicable ill- Child Pride Day is 10 a.m. It’s open 3-6 p.m. Fridays in Inspection stickers ness or who have mild respira- to 2 p.m. April 14 in marina Building 823, the former chapel Mail delivery Mississippi law requires all tory illnesses. park. next to the dental clinic. Office mail must be picked vehicles registered within the For more information, call Bundles for Babies The program is supported by up and mailed at Room C8, state be inspected annually. 377-3189. A Bundles for Babies class for expectant parents is 9 a.m. to noon May 11. Participants receive baby items valued at $75. To register, call the airman and family readiness center, 377-2179. Art auction The Keesler Spouses Club holds a fine art auction, 5:30 p.m. April 28 at the Levitow Training Support Facility. Proceeds benefit the club’s scholarship fund. Tickets are $5. Light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar are planned. For more information or to reply by April 20, go to http: //www.keeslerspousesclub.com or call 377-3217. Spouse program The Career Focus Program at the airman and family readiness center assists spouses seeking employment on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. For more information and appointments, call Ron Bublik, 377-8592, or e-mail ronald. [email protected]. Tax office The tax office is open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Thurs- day and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. work- SPORTS AND RECREATION

Photos by Kemberly Groue Jennifer Plante, left, and Max Lemons approach the finish line at the Wearin’ o’ the Green 5-kilometer run/walk March 15. Soggy conditions don’t deter Wearing o’ the Green racers By Tech. Sgt. Chuck Marsh 17:44; Kreig Cressione, 81st Mission Support Squadron, second, 20:59; Keith Berry, 81st Keesler News staff MSS, third, 21:48. The luck of the Irish wasn’t on the side of Men 18-29 — Erik Neeman, 335th Training the nearly 100 runners in the annual Wearin’ o’ Squadron, first, 20:56; Joseph Pesantes, 338th the Green 5-kilometer run/walk March 15 as TRS, second, 22:13; Isaac Harned, 332nd TRS, rain began falling moments before the start. third, 22:28. It was, however, on the side of Max Lemons, Women 50-plus — Earthera Sanders, 81st 81st Training Support Squadron, who led the Medical Group, first, 44:23; Cheryl Moore, 81st race at a blistering speed, taking the overall vic- Communications Squadron, second, and Shelley tory with a time of 17 minutes, 44 seconds — Meyers, 335th TRS, third, times not available. two minutes faster than anyone else. Women 40-49 — Pamela Jackson, 81st “It’s always nice to run well,” said Lemons. MSS, first, 42:35; Allison Brown, 81st MDG, “It was a good day to run. The weather wasn’t second, 44:24. as cooperative as I’d have liked, but it was still Women 30-39 — Plante, 81st TRW, first, a good day.” 21:06; Hillary Johnston, 81st Surgical Despite being waterlogged from the rain, the Operations Squadron, second, 24:09; Stacy top female finisher, Jennifer Plante, wife of Isaac, 355th TRS, third, 27:04. Nick Plante, 81st Training Wing, ended the Women 18-29 — Nicole Dougherty, 335th roughly 3.1-mile race with a time of 21:06. TRS, first, 22:29; Jen Lepper, 81st AMDS, sec- “It was a bit wet and windy on the course,” ond, 23:48; Rosa Lopez, 81st TRW, third, said Plante, “but I don’t feel it really affected 24:39. my running today.” For Lemons, the event was a family affair as Both top runners earned medals, comman- his wife, Rachel, and 8-year-old son, Breck, der’s trophy points and coupons for two free the youngest competitor, also ran. cook-your-own-steak dinners and a trip on the “My family and I do a lot of sports and run- Keesler Dolphin fishing boat, a $70 value. ning together,” said Lemons. “Breck enjoys Other results by age group: running the 5-Ks and my other son, Garret, Men 50-plus — Albert Sanders, 81st prefers running the mile. I’m just very proud Comptroller Squadron, first, time not available. of the family’s accomplishments and glad to Men 40-49 — Nic Slater, 81st TRSS, first, see that they get out there and do it.” 19:55; Barry Newman, 81st TRW, second, The top three in each category earned awards, 20:10; Jimmie Rice, 81st TRSS, third, 24:30. the top five male and female runners earned com- Men 30-39 — Lemons, 81st TRSS, first, mander’s trophy points and each participant wear- Falcons continue NIT journey Air Force Academy Public Affairs The Falcons, 25-8, lead the nation with nine The Air Force Academy Falcons beat wins by at least 30 points this season. The 25 Georgia, 83-52, Monday at home in the second victories represent an Air Force season record. round of the National Invitation Tournament. With a win Wednesday over DePaul, the Air Force has earned 56 wins in its last 58 Falcons would earn their first berth in the NIT basketball games at Clune Arena, including 33 finals at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. straight against non-conference opponents. Scores were unavailable at press time. SCORES AND MORE Team 5 32 24 Saturday Morning Bronze Basketball The Big O 32 24 (as of Saturday) Intramural Spare Ballz 22 34 Juggonauts 8 48 Team Won Lost Eastern Conference Team 10 6 50 Team 4 34 16 (as of March 14) Team 1 31 19 Team Won Lost Wednesday Night Mixed Team 5 26 19 81st SUPS/TRANS 4 0 (as of March 14) Team 3 26 24 81st MDG 3 0 Team Won Lost Team 2 16 34 81st SFS 2 1 JSOT-B 67 24 Team 6 5 40 2nd Air Force 2 2 MUDD 66 25 336th TRS 1 2 WEJUSWANAHAVFUN 55 36 Golf 335th TRS 0 3 Go Getters 54 37 Bay Breeze — course closed 81st CS 0 4 70’s Plus 48 43 until October. Seabee Base’s Pine March 12 — 81st MDG 53, Select Few 45 46 Bayou Course in Gulfport is avail- 336th TRS 29; 81st SUPS/TRANS Misfits 43 48 able. For more information, call 36, 81st CS, 31; 2nd Air Force 52, Whatever It Is 42 49 871-2494. St. Andrews, Gulf Hills, 81st SFS 40. Bowling Express 41 50 Bay Vista and Great Southern Club March 14 — 2nd Air Force 56, David’s Rejects 38 53 335th TRS 55; 81st SUPS/TRANS Beef O’Brady’s 1 36 53 offer military discounts. 55, 336th TRS 53; 81st SFS 33, 81st Bay Breeze driving range — open CS 32. Thursday Night Federal 7 a.m. to dusk daily; 30 balls, $2. (as of Thursday) Golf lessons — $25 for 30 min- Western Conference utes. For an appointment, call 377- Team Won Lost (as of March 15) 3832 or 348-7589. Team Won Lost 332th TRS-A 54 26 85th EIS-B 52 28 Outdoor recreation 338th TRS 3 1 81 TRSS-A 50 30 81st DS 3 1 85 EIS-A 50 30 March fishing tournament — 81st CES 3 1 332 TRS-B Vicious Pups 48 32 weigh in the largest croaker for the 81st TRG 2 1 81 CES Lite Crew 40 32 month and win $100 savings bond. 334th TRS 1 2 Back Bay fishing trips — 85th EIS 1 2 333 TRS-A 44 36 Saturday; $15 per person, maximum Navy 0 3 335 TRS-A 44 36 81 MSS-A 38 42 eight people. Call for reservations. March 13 — 334th TRS 44, SVS Misfits-A 36 44 Pontoon boat training — Navy 33; 81st TRG 36, 81st CES 24; 338 TRS-A 30 50 required before rental. For more 81st DS 47, 338th TRS 44. CPTS 5 and Dimes 26 54 information, call 377-3160. Thursday — 81st CES 43, 85th 81 MDS Dental Demons 26 54 Recreational vehicle, boat and EIS 34; 81st DS 51, Navy 41; 338th 333 TRS-B 24 56 TRS 53, 81st TRG 43. trailer storgae — $15 per month. Call 377-3180 for details. Friday Night Resale area — snacks, bever- Bowling (as of Friday) ages, fishing and rental equipment, Summer leagues — sign up for Team Won Lost and Mississippi hunting and fishing Monday night (three bowlers four We’ll Think of a Name 54 37 licenses available. games), Thursday morning seniors and That Won Team 53.5 37.5 Marina park pavilions — to Friday night mixed. Sandbaggers 48 43 reserve, call 377-3160. Limited bowling — March 31. I Don’t Care 47 44 Beef O’Brady’s 47 44 Running League standings Team 6 45 46 Monday Night Budweiser We Don’t Have a Name 44.5 46.5 Sickle cell 5-kilometer run/walk (as of March 12) Pin Pals 44 47 — April 12, Blake Fitness Center; Team Won Lost Harry’s Team 44 47 6:45 a.m. registration, 7 a.m. start. $10 Team 12 42 49 preregistrants, $15 race day. Proceeds Man On! 56 14 benefit sickle cell research and treat- Bam! Bam! Bam! 44 26 Bringing Up the Reer 41 50 Slater’s Shooters 41 29 Team 3 36 55 ment. For more information, call Staff Perry’s Refrigeration 39 31 Sgt. Maranatty Martin, 377-0552, or Saturday Morning Gold Minnie Gray, 377-377-7001. Wayne’s World 37 33 (as of Saturday) Spare Time Pro Shop 36 34 Hoop’s Gang 34 36 Team Won Lost Softball Martini’s 32 86 Team 2 44 26 Coaches needed — for varsity Gannon’s Cannons 30 40 Team 3 40 30 men’s and women’s teams. For more Endangered Species 28 42 Team 1 36 34 information, call Laurence Wilson, Aftermath 20 50 Our Gang 27 43 377-2444, after noon. Wicked Women 16 54 Saturday Morning Silver Tuesday Night Hospital (as of Saturday) Special Olympics (as of March 13) Team Won Lost To volunteer for the Mississippi Team Won Lost Sonic Strikers 40 30 Special Olympics Summer Games, Team 7 38 18 Bowling Starz 39.5 30.5 May 16-18, call 377-1676. Scrubs 38 18 Splitters 35 35 For organizations interested in run- Dirty O’s 36 20 Strikers 38.5 31.5 ning a concession booth May 19, call Team 1 34 22 Team 6 15 41 Tech. Sgts. Heidi Gygi, 377-4152, or Team 2 34 22 All Stars 28 42 William Irvine, 377-4543, by April 6. DIGEST

Williams; Staff Sgts. Robert Butler, Lesley Carhart, John Cleland, GRADUATIONS Chunming Dia, Bradford Drake, Robert Higgings, William Hutto, Richard Lundberg, Javier Quintero, James Quiroz, Joel SHUTTLE SCHEDULE First Term Airmen Center Class 07-5 Slaughter, Kevin Smith, Micah Weeks, Justin Weitenbeck and Todd Williams; Tech. Sgts. Fred Chauvin, Gracey Patrick, Bodie 81st Civil Engineer Squadron — Airman 1st Class Jacob 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays Peterson, Richard Potes, Warren Vanvelzer and Adam Witt; Sargent. Minutes after hour Bus stop Master Sgt. Robert Edgren. 81st Communications Squadron — Airmen 1st Class :00 :30 332nd TRS, Building 6957 Quincy Harris and Renard Jenkins. 334th TRS :01 :31 338th TRS, Building 6965 81st Inpatient Operations Squadron — Airman 1st Class :02 :32 Welch Auditorium Colin Guzak. Air traffic control operations training flight — Airmen :04 :34 AAFES Furniture Store 81st Medical Operations Squadron — Airman Carla Bel- Basic Devon Cross, Brett Nisson, Joshua Saville and Alan Smith; :06 :36 Jones/Bryan/Hewes Hall at gazebo tran. Airmen Benjamin Ayala and Joseph Cooper; Airmen 1st Class :08 :38 Thomson Hall 81st Medical Support Squadron — Airman Ciara Brown. Jabob Bring, Nicole Buck, Elizabeth McClure and Johathan :09 :39 New Cody Hall 81st Surgical Operations Squadron — Airman Oruaro Stroud; Staff Sgt. James Trubisky. :11 :41 Supply, civil engineering Idudhe; Airmen 1st Class Marissa Decker, Sherenda Fausnaugh, Aviation resource management apprentice course — :12 :42 Rental store Joselynn Fuller and Rhianna Rasheed. Airmen Basic Curtis Bingham, Cassie Holmes, Sterling Lalla, :13 :43 Shaw House 81st Supply Squadron — Airman Curtis Nailor; Airman 1st Craig McKay, Tyler Trackwell and Lisa Williams; Airman :14 :44 Old base exchange Class Israel Walker. Kendra Henderson; Airmen 1st Class Orlando Amaro, Josephine :15 :45 McBride Library 81st Transportation Squadron — Airman 1st Class Aaron Massingill, Joseph Moore, Alison Price, Peter Schueler, Ellen :16 :46 Credit union, Blake Fitness Center Hanson. Vangasbeck, Adam Vargas and Brittany Walthall; Senior Airmen :17 :47 Medical center, Tyer House Shamekia Boyd, Mike Cacho and James Peterson. :18 :48 Sablich Center Command post apprentice course — Airmen Basic Henry :19 :49 Dental clinic HONORS Foreman and Jazzmine VanWinkle; Airmen Gregory Hurd, Jacob :20 :50 Allee and Wolfe Halls Logan and Don Morrell; Airmen 1st Class Jimmie Johnson, :21 :51 Base operations Student honor roll Jeffrey Pelc, Jessica Webb and Ezekiel Wieland; Senior Airmen :22 :52 Hangar 4 Jonathan Grieme, KC Hayden and Steven Nelms; Staff Sgt. 332nd Training Squadron Clarence Miller; Tech. Sgt. Colin Loring; Master Sgt. Clifford Technical training route Electronic principles — Airmen Basic Robert Amirault, Sibley. 5:10-5:37 a.m. weekdays Mitchell Arne, Jeffrey Austin, Gregory Brook, Jon Clemenson, Minutes after hour Bus stop Alan Corrales, Joshua Hettinger, Robert Jepson, Jeremy Jones, 335th TRS :10 Building 5025 Matthew Klabunde, Benjamin Lee, Sean Mommerency, Anthony Comptroller training flight — Airmen Basic Kathleen :12 Building 5022 Ralph, John Richardson, Mark Remien, Joseph Rosenstiel, Abling, David Edwards, Michelle Garcia, Teresa Jordan, :14 Shaw House Austin Schibler, Aaron Schumacher, Charles Shepard, Joel Wilfredo Mateo, Ashley Novak, Jeffrey Polser, Jason Slagle and :16 Muse Manor Makenzie Tibbetts; Airman Karrie Conway, Airmen 1st Class Tetreault, Jeremy Vest, Ricky Villar, Harry Walker, Nolan :18 Tyer House Wemett and Gabriel Wills; Airmen Glynn Furby, Jonathan Gay, Jessy Babcock, Benjamin Forrest, Laprincess Golphin, Flavia :20 TLQ east side 2000 block Nora Macomber, Jarod Martinez, Zachary Milne, Joshua Pogioli, Grey, Illithia Jefferson, Jared Martin, Cassiopeia McMillan, :21 TLQ east side of Locker House Michael Ryan, Shea Sanders, Loren Supernaw, William Thoen, Keisha Mitchell, Kashia Morse, Seth Rhow, Emerson Schiess, :25 332nd TRS David Toler and Matthew Vieira; Airmen 1st Class Justin Apple, Daniel Thurston and Anna Zyska; Senior Airmen Alicia Balseiro, :28 Welch Auditorium Daniel Austin, Chad Balcom, Frank Barnett, Amanda Briggs, Shane Burpee, Jason Emrick, James Hudnall and John Moyer; :33 Thomson/Dolan/Cody Halls Michael Brown, Cody Chiasson, Benjamin Cloud, Beau Dicken, Staff Sgts. Shara Evans, Ronnie Stokey and Heather Vongrey; :34 McClellan Hall Michael Egler, Marshall Faron, Jeremy Gee, Matthew Harden, Tech. Sgts. Heather Arnold, Terry Dobbs, James Gamble and :36 Allee/Wolfe Halls Jiles Herron, Daniel Hoffman, Joshua Hofmann, Leigh Kelly, Kevin Nichols. :37 Stennis Hall/Weather Evan Kurosu, Jonathon Miller, Christopher Raines, William Personnel apprentice course — Airmen Basic Aysha Hardy, Randolph, Kirk Sefchik, Zachary Sexton, Chadwick Smith, Cerine Lopez and Eric McGovern; Staff Sgts. Mark Bonner, Prior-service students lodged off base Zakery Tawes, Sean Teegarden, Jesse Terry and Michael Kelvin Cameron and Roberto Montalvo; Tech. Sgt. Seth Crosby. Call 377-2432 for transportation needs. Traffic in the Winship; Senior Airmen David Amely, Braid Bishop, Jeremy Weather training flight — Airmen Basic Jana Aydelott, local area impacts base taxi times. Bork, Gregory Garcia, Robert Jentsch, Jason Krohn, Carlos George Jang, John Westlund and Erik White; Navy Airmen Lewin, Christopher Raulerson, Mitchelle Smith and Regis Recruit Arrica Borman and Karl Mauk; Airmen Danelle Brown Editor’s note: Duty passengers have priority over Katelynn Fleegle, Vanessa Gonzales and Ryan Harris; Marine “space available” riders. Schedule may be impacted by increased official operations or severe weather. Those Pfc. Matthew James and Joseph Schroeder; Airmen 1st Class who are physically challenged, have excess baggage, Benjamin Clark, Brandon Greenwaldt, Stacey Mort and Neal CHAPEL SERVICES medical appointments at off-base hospitals or clinics or Willoughby; Senior Airman James Mehlman; Marine Cpl. Corey unable to ride the base shuttle, call 377-2432 for the base Editor’s note: For more information, call 377-2520. Capella and Karter Elliot; Marine Sgts. Mitchell Archbell, Valo taxi. For more information, call 377-2430. Until further Gonzalez and Kevinn Villanueva; Tech. Sgt. Samuel Cole; notice, weekend shuttle service isn’t available. Taxi Roman Catholic Master Sgt. Larry Clark. Saturday Mass service is available on an “as needed” basis. Triangle Chapel...... 5 p.m. 336th TRS Sunday Mass Communications-computer systems training flight — OAST REA RANSIT Triangle Chapel ...... 9 a.m. Airmen Basic Matthew Doyle, Evan Ree and Kirk Rogers; Airman C A T Daily Mass Triangle Chapel...... 11:15 a.m. Ryan Manecke; Airmen 1st Class John Gill, Dominic Mulley, Keesler Express — runs between the Triangle and Mathew Musick and Jonathan Ward; Senior Airmen Norman Alder Edgewater Mall. Bus service begins from the base, 5:50-8:30 Protestant and Keith Shafer; Staff Sgts. Johnathan Herndon, Nathan Mueller, p.m. work days, 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. down Fridays and Sunday worship Eric Sasano and Brian Whitcraft; Tech. Sgts. Cosme Batallas, Saturdays, and 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sundays. Larcher Chapel traditional service...... 8:30 a.m. Michelle Sivertson and Carole Urban; Master Sgts. Chad Demro The route is limited to specific pickup and dropoff points: Triangle Chapel contemporary worship service...10:30 a.m. and John Torres. Minutes after hour, bus stop Triangle Chapel gospel service...... Noon Communications and information management flight — :30 Hercules Street bus stop Airmen Basic James Burton, Krashonda Eiland and Robert :32 Welch Auditorium Islamic McDermott; Airmen 1st Class Arthur Buck, Jaysiel Garcia, :45 Pass Road Wal-Mart Building 2003 — prayer five times daily; Salaat ul- Benjamin Harper, Eric Haynie, James Schuckenbrock, Jay :54 Arrive Edgewater Mall Jummah congregational prayer, noon Friday. VanVranken and Christopher Toney; Senior Airmen Brittany :00 Depart Edgewater Mall For more information, call 377-2520 or 0327. Ansteatt, Bren Calpin and Nadeau Nicolas; Staff Sgts. Amy :09 Pass Road Wal-Mart Latter-Day Saints Hallstrom, Jeffrey Melson, Jason Miller, Troy Morgan, Joshua :22 Welch Auditorium Newlin, Lakesha Thomas and Maurlen Whitaker; Tech. Sgt. Darla :24 Hercules Street bus stop The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints — Roote. The regular adult fare is $1. An unlimited one-day pass student group service, 2 p.m. Sundays, Triangle Chapel. is $5 and one-month pass is $45. For more information, call 396-5274 or 1-616-881-1994. Please see Digest, Page 22 For more information, call 896-8080. Wednesday night Bible study — 6-7:30 p.m. Digest, Women’s breakfast Bible study — 10 a.m. to noon first Sat- urday of the month. DINING HALL MENUS from Page 21 Men’s breakfast Bible study — 9 a.m. to noon second Sat- urday of the month. Today 338th TRS Friday night youth teens — call 377-2520. Lunch — pork chops, braised liver with onions, fried fish, hush puppies, rissole potatoes, rice, gravy, broccoli, Ground radio apprentice course — Airmen Basic Justin Family advocacy peas and carrots, corn, fruit salad, potato salad, cream of Cahill, Brian Langner, Cyrus Ramirez and Kaitlyn Salvatore; Anger management — 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. For more broccoli soup, chicken chili, cheeseburger soup, buffalo Airmen Daylin Heer, Michael Korosec and Allen Taylor; Airmen information, call 377-6216, 376-3458 or e-mail susan.pyles wings and roast beef subs. 1st Class Bryan Alder, Jeffrey Boleware, Justin Chafin, Megan @keesler.af.mil. Dinner — baked chicken, pepper steak, pasta primav- Cordova, Daniel Dorazio, Robert Gangwish, Alexis Guidice, 1-2-3 Magic— parenting class; to register call 376-3457. era, mashed potatoes, rice, gravy, mixed vegetables, fried Joseph Gustitus, Samuel Hoover, Ladarious Malone, Roxanne okra, green beans, potato salad, fruit salad, cream of broc- Newell, Evan Pollino, Michael Scott, Steve Seibel, Jason McBride Library coli soup, cheeseburger soup, chicken chili, buffalo wings Speaker, David Stewart, Edward Toomey, Michael Valentino, and roast beef subs. Research orientations — 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. and Shane Wooldridge; Senior Airman Matthew Howell. Orientations — 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Basic computer use. Friday Radar systems flight — Airman Brett Schroder. Women’s History Month — poster and book display Lunch — shrimp scampi, beef stew, turkey, egg noo- throughout the month. dles, rice, gravy, corn on the cob, cauliflower, collard greens, three-bean salad, chicken and wild rice soup, French CLASSES onion soup, chili, barbecue pork sandwich and burritos. CLUBS AND CENTERS Dinner — chili macaroni, barbecue chicken, fried cat- Airman Leadership School fish, potato wedges, Spanish rice, gravy, fried cabbage, Class 07-3 — graduates April 5. carrots, broccoli, pasta salad, three-bean salad, chicken Class 07-4 — April 17-May 24. Vandenberg Community Center and wild rice soup, French onion soup, chili, barbecue pork sandwich and burritos. Class 07-5 — May 30-July 10. Pool tournaments — 6 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. Class 07-6 — Aug. 2-Sept. 11. Dance revolution — 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Saturday Class 07-7 — Sept. 18-Oct. 26. Dances — 6 p.m. to midnight Thursdays before nonworking Lunch — baked chicken, Swedish meatballs, creole Fridays, and Fridays and Saturdays. $3. shrimp, mashed potatoes, rice, gravy, creamed corn, Keesler NCO Academy Halftime Cafe — closed for renovations. asparagus, steamed squash, fruit salad, kidney bean salad, Class 07-3 — graduates April 5. American Idol night — 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Watch the TV clam chowder, chicken chili and chicken nuggets. Class 07-4 — April 17-May 24. show and be a judge. Dinner — baked fish, knockwurst, Chinese five-spice Class 07-5 — May 30-July 10. Board game night — 6 p.m. Tuesdays. chicken, potatoes, rice pilaf, gravy, stir-fry vegetables, Class 07-6 — Aug. 2-Sept. 11. Survivor night — 7 p.m. Thursdays. Can you be the ultimate baked beans, spinach, fruit salad, kidney bean salad, clam Class 07-7 — Sept. 18-Oct. 26. survivor? chowder, chili and chicken nuggets. Airman and family readiness center Sunday Katrina Kantina Lunch — oven fried fish, spareribs, chicken breast Resume writing and job fair preparation — 8:30 a.m. All ranks invited — open 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays. parmesan, macaroni and cheese, O’Brien potatoes, gravy, Monday. To register, call 377-2179. Snacks, beverages and music. peas, sweet potatoes, broccoli combo, German coleslaw, It’s your choice — select between two club cards. tomato salad, chicken tortilla soup, baked potato chowder, chili and cheese pizza. Arts and crafts center Taco Tuesdays — members two tacos for $1, nonmembers $2. Dinner — stir-fry beef with broccoli, turkey nuggets, Beginners framing — one class, four sessions, 5:30-7:30 Catering — experts can assist with event planning. pork chop suey, sauteed mushrooms and onions, baked p.m. Thursdays. $60. Thirsty Thursday — 5 p.m. March 29. Cook your own steak. potatoes, rice pilaf, gravy, corn on the cob, green beans, Free ceramic knowledge workshop — 5 p.m. Thursdays. $6 members, $8 nonmembers. German coleslaw, tomato salad, chicken tortilla soup, For more information, call 377-2821. Youth center baked potato chowder, chili and cheese pizza. Beginning pottery — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $40 including five Monday pounds of clay and firing for 3 pieces. Call for date. Torch Club — 4:30 p.m. Monday, ages 9-12. Leadership pro- Lunch — beef pot roast, baked stuffed fish, roast pork Advanced matting — $25. Beginner framing class is a pre- grams, activities, community service, fun and friends. loin, potatoes, rice, gravy, cauliflower combo, succotash, requisite. Call for time and date. Tiny tots program — preschool equipment and training materi- green beans, cucumber/onion salad, chicken dumpling New classes coming soon — photography, cooking and beading. als available for sign-out. For more information, call 377-3349. soup, minestrone, chili with beans, grilled sausage and New stamp card — pick up card and have it stamped for Power hour — 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, ages 9-18. steak and cheese subs. selected purchases. Redeem filled card for shop specials. Smart girls and passport to manhood programs — ages 8 Dinner — spaghetti with meat sauce, loin strip steak, Free hobby classes — 5 p.m. today, beginning ceramics; and older. For more information, dates and times, call 377-3349. turkey, baked potatoes, pea and pepper rice, gravy, squash, March 29, beginning ceramic painting and glazing. Parents’ day out — 1-5 p.m. Saturday and March 31. carrots, broccoli, sauteed mushrooms and onions, maca- National Craft Month specials — Saturday, auto hobby 4-H Club — 5 p.m. March 27, sign up by Friday. Ages 13- roni salad, cucumber/onion salad, chicken dumpling soup, shop. 17. Outdoor adventures and community service. minestrone, chili with beans, grilled sausage and steak and Advanced intarsia — 10 a.m. Saturday. $20. New project Power hour — 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, ages 9-12. cheese subs. each month. FitFactor aerobics — 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, ages Tuesday Scrapbooking — 1:30 p.m. Friday. $10 including supplies. 9 and older. Sign up Friday prior to scheduled event. Lunch — teriyaki chicken, veal parmesan, baked fish, Advanced pottery — 1-3 p.m. Saturday. $40. Wheel work rice, parsley buttered potatoes, gravy, fried cabbage, suc- to fit individual skill levels. cotash, steamed carrots, macaroni salad, cottage cheese Advanced matting — 5-8 p.m. March 29. $25. Beginner TICKETS AND TRIPS salad, beef pot roast soup, vegetable soup, chicken chili, framing class is prerequisite. Discounted tickets — for many attractions including Busch sloppy joes and roast beef subs. Prize giveaway reception — noon March 30. Cake, punch, Dinner — country captain chicken, meatloaf, turkey a Gardens, Sea World, Universal Studios and Disney World in drawing for prize winners from each shop. la king, rice, mashed potatoes, gravy, tempura vegetables, Florida. For price list, log on to https://wwwmil.keesler.af. mustard greens, okra tomato gumbo, macaroni salad, cot- Parent ‘n’ me kids crafting — 11 a.m. March 31. $15. mil/81svs/WhattoDo/ITT/index.htm. Decoupage; ages 7 and under need parent involvement. tage cheese salad, beef pot roast soup, vegetable soup, Information on local and out-of-state attractions — free chicken chili, sloppy joes and roast beef subs. Auto hobby shop brochures for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Wednesday Beginner auto care classes for groups — oil changes, tune- Lunch — Chinese five-spice chicken, beef and broc- ups or brakes. For more information, call 377-3872. TRANSITIONS coli stir fry, Cantonese spareribs, vegetable egg rolls, shrimp fried rice, stir fry vegetables, chow mein noodles, Chapel Workshops, briefings fried cabbage, chicken gravy, lemon sesame green beans, Mexican coleslaw, pasta fagioli soup, vegetarian chili, All classes are held at the Triangle Chapel Annex through Veterans benefits briefing — 1-4 p.m. April 5, May 10, June cheese fishwich and Monte Cristo sandwich. May. For more information, call 377-2520. 21, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 13, Oct. 18, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13 in Dinner — lemon-herb chicken, sweet and sour pork, Protestant Sunday school — 9:15-10:15 a.m. for infants, Room 151, old Cody Hall. To pre-register or for more informa- jambalaya, scalloped potatoes, rice, gravy, cauliflower children, teens and adults. tion, call 377-2179. combo, Mexican corn, Mexican coleslaw, frijole salad, Team Kids Sunday — 4-5:30 p.m. grades K-6. Mandatory pre-separation briefings — Tuesdays at 8:30-9:30 chicken noodle soup, cream of potato soup, chili, cheese Men’s luncheon Bible study — Tuesdays noon-1 p.m. fishwich and Monte Cristo sandwich. Women’s Wednesday morning Bible class — 9-11 a.m. Please see Digest, Page 23 www.militaryconnection.com 2nd Air Force — Staff Sgt. Frances Gulley, 377-8525. Digest, America’s Job Bank — http://www.ajb.dni.us. 81st Aerospace Medicine Squadron — Staff Sgt. David Computer use Banks, 377-6545. 81st Civil Engineer Squadron — Master Sgt. Michael Gar- from Page 22 Government computers — commanders may authorize their rett, 377-0338, and Staff Sgt. Anita Pascual, 377-1730. use for preparation of personal resumes by people separating or a.m. for those separating with honorable discharges and 9:30-10:30 81st Communications Squadron — Master Sgt. Isaac retiring from the service on an “as available” basis as long as use a.m. for retirees. Afternoon sessions are Thursdays at 1-2 p.m. for Brown, 377-4144. doesn’t adversely affect the mission. those separating with honorable discharges (not general under hon- Transition employment opportunities public folder — go 81st Contracting Squadron — Staff Sgt. Kevin Weaver, orable conditions) and 2:30-3:30 p.m. for retirees. Briefings are in to e-mail “public folders” and click on “transition employment 377-1813. Room 122, old Cody Hall. Bring one copy of separation or retire- opportunities” for job opportunities for active-duty and family 81st Dental Squadron — Staff Sgt. Stephanie Smith, 377- ment orders. This appoinment is required by law, and must be members. For more information, call 377-8592 or 8593. 4510. accomplished 90 calendar days before the separation/retirement date. 81st Inpatient Operations Squadron — Staff Sgt. Craig For short-notice separations or retirements, the briefing should be Hutchinson, 376-3327. done as soon as possible. MEETINGS 81st Medical Operations Squadron — 1st Lt. Maryann Transition assistance program workshop — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Editor’s note: To list time, place and contact for organiza- Edwards, 377-9281, and Staff Sgt. Laarni San Agustin, 376- April 2-4, May 7-9, June 18-20, July 16-18, Aug. 13-15, Sept. 10- 5922. 12, Oct. 15-17, Nov. 5-7 and Dec. 10-12 in Room 151, old Cody tion meetings, call 377-3837 or e-mail [email protected]. 81st Medical Support Squadron — Staff Sgts. Michelle Hall. Dress is business casual; no jeans, T-shirts or uniforms. To African-American Heritage Committee — 3:30 p.m. second Coleman, 376-3050, and William Smitko, 376-4754. pre-register or for more information, call 377-2179. Tuesday of the month, Room 109, Taylor Logistics Building. For 81st Mission Support Group — Master Sgt. Lonnie Bacon, Retirement briefings — intended for those with less than a year more information, call Paulette Powell, 377-2270, or Kurt Higgins, until retirement, 8-11 a.m. April 12, May 3, June 14, July 12, Aug. 377-1390. 377-1669. 9, Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 and Dec. 6, in Room 151, old Cody Hall. Air Force Sergeants Association — 7 a.m. third Tuesday of 81st Mission Support Squadron —Staff Sgt. Juanita Dukes, To pre-register or for more information, call 377-2179. the month, Live Oak Dining Hall. For more information, call 377-2227, and Senior Airman Ashanta Conway, 377-9628. Palace Chase briefings — 10 a.m. first two working Fridays Senior Master Sgt. Scott Sippel, 377-2337, or visit the group’s Web 81st Security Forces Squadron — Master Sgt. Steven Jones- of the month, Room 203, Garrard Hall. For more information, site, http://www.afsa652.org. Johnson, 377-8600, and Tech. Sgt. Michael Smith, 377-0959. call Master Sgt. Joseph Walker, 377-2116. Air Force Sergeants Association Auxiliary — 6 p.m. third 81st Services Division — Staff Sgt. Alice Bacon, 377-3680. Thursday of the month, youth center, J Street. For more informa- Employment opportunities 81st Supply Squadron — Staff Sgt. Roshunda Jones, 377- tion, call Desarae Chereskin, 341-0988. 3490. Career focus program for spouses — information on area Airmen Against Drunk Driving — 3:15 p.m. first Tuesday 81st Training Group — Capt. Keith Malancon, 377-4219. employment opportunities, job Web sites, human resources con- of the month, Vandenberg Community Center second floor con- 81st Training Support Squadron — Tech. Sgt. Sam Parms, tacts, temporary jobs, on-base listings and free training pro- ference room. For more information, call Tech. Sgt. Brian Yelton, 377-2860; Kerry Brann, 377-0027. 377-0167, or e-mail keesler.aadd [email protected]. grams. Computer lab available for resume preparation or job 81st Training Wing staff agencies — Master Sgt. Kat Hat- At Eze Toastmasters Club — 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Building search; located in Room 121, old Cody Hall. For an appoint- away, 377-5566. 1101 conference room. For more information, call Chief Master ment, call Ron Bublik at the airman and family readiness flight, 81st Transportation Squadron — Tech. Sgt. Brian Langley, 377-8592, or e-mail [email protected]. Sgt. Don Seaton, 377-5958, or Fred Blache, 377-1048, or visit 377-3009. Executive transition assistance program — https://www- http://www.toastmasters.org. 85th Engineering Installation Squadron — Staff Sgt. r.aetc.af.mil/dp/etap. Online registration dates are June 5-14 for Keesler Amateur Radio Club — 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Hangar Sheyney Burkhalter, and Senior Airman Steven Bird, 377-4377. Aug. 21-24 at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.; and Sept. 12-21 3, Room 215. Check out the club repeater on 146.79 negative off- for Nov. 27-30, 2007 program at Randolph AFB, Texas. set. For more information, call Staff Sgt. Justin Meyer, 377-4149 332nd Training Squadron — Staff Sgts. Kenneth Grasle, Junior ROTC — immediate employment opportunities for or 324-5806, or e-mail [email protected]. 377-0549, and Len Kedrow, 377-0737. retired or retiring Air Force officers and noncommissioned offi- Keesler Christian Home Educators Association — meets 7- 333rd TRS — Capt. Keith Malancon, 377-4219. cers. Those who retired within the past 10 years or are six months 9 p.m. second Tuesday of the month, September-May, Larcher 334th TRS — Capt. David Clontz, 377-5544. from retirement may qualify to be an instructor. To apply or for Chapel. For more information, call Michelle Durkin, 872-9393, or e- 335th TRS — Tech. Sgt. Asha Gray, 377-0244, and Staff Sgt. more information, go to http://www.afoats.af.mil and select mail [email protected]. Jodi Schmidt, 377-7679. “AFJROTC” or call Jo Alice Talley, toll free 1-866-235-7682, Keesler Spouses Club — meets the second Tuesday of the 336th TRS — Senior Airman Vanna Johnson, 377-1780. extension 7742; DSN 493-7742, or commercial (334) 953-7742. month. For time and location, call Tammie Searfass, 273-4324, or 338th TRS — Master Sgt. Eric Crawford, 377-1780; Tech. Opportunities for medics — for members separating from visit http://www.KeeslerSpousesClub.com. Sgts. Joseph Carello, 377-4177, and John Strickler, 377-0785; active duty interested in the Air Force Reserve or the Palace Native American Heritage Committee — for more informa- and Gary Robinson, 377-5642. Chase programs, call Master Sgt. Joseph Walker, 377-7116, for tion, call R.I. Whiteside, 863-0479, or Capt. Elizabeth Taillon, an appointment. His office is in Room 229, old Cody Hall. 377-6242. Income tax volunteers Opportunities for medics — the Air Force Reserve needs Retired Enlisted Association Magnolia Chapter 81 — 6:30 81st Communications Squadron — Airman 1st Class Christo- flight surgeons, doctors, dentists and nurses. Some opportunities p.m. second Thursday of the month, Vandenberg Community Center. pher Allen, 377-4633; Tech. Sgt. Shawnni Morris, 377-7500. are available with the 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron at For more information, call Larry McKean, 377-3252 or 374-5922. Keesler. Eligible members enjoy many military benefits of being Rising VI Association — 3:15 p.m. third Wednesday of the 81st Medical Group — Airman 1st Class Ebony Hodges, 376- in the military and earn retirement credit, while serving two days month, Room 121, Thompson Hall. For more information, call Staff 3154; Staff Sgts. Earnest Everett, 377-4510, and Angel Lopez-Tor- per month of inactive training and two weeks of active-duty Sgts. Patrick McKimmie, 377-1513, or James Pope, 377-1305. res, 377-4510; Tech. Sgt. Wendell Wigfall, 376-3327; Master Sgt. training each year. Some members may be eligible for signing Top III — 7 a.m. second Wednesday of the month, Live Oak Alvin Holland, 376-4953; Arnold Emerson, 376-4909. bonus or loan repayment. For more information call Tech. Sgt. Dining Facility. For more information, call Senior Master Sgt. 81st Security Forces Squadron — Theresa Arbogast, 377- George Adams, health professions recruiter, 377-7655, or e-mail Stephen Marotte, 377-6000. 9101; Staff Sgt. Derek Dingle, 377-8383; Tech. Sgt. Jose Selva- [email protected]. Tuskegee Airmen Inc., Col. Lawrence E. Roberts Chapter — Castillo, 377-2713. Web sites 11 a.m. third Wednesday of the month, Katrina Kantina. For more 81st Supply Squadron — David Weekley, 377-2936. information, call Master Sgt. Glenda Mosby, 377-0178, or e-mail 81st Surgical Operations Squadron — Tech. Sgt. Lavada Defense Manpower Data Center — http://www. [email protected]. Singleton, 376-5513. dmdc.osd.mil/dors or http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tbb. 81st Training Group — Vickie Simants, 377-3122. Air Force Blue to Corporate Gray — http://www.blue 81st Training Support Squadron — Tech. Sgt. Jerold togray.com. MISCELLANEOUS Strauss, 377-9041. Air Force Federal Employment Resume and Information — 81st Transportation Squadron — Staff Sgts. Candice http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/resweb. Movies Hayes, 377-5626, and Steven Lyonnais, 377-5225. Civilian job certification and licensing requirements for 85th Engineering Installation Squadron — Tech. Sgt. Mark military personnel and veterans — http://www.dol.gov Editor’s note: Movies are at Welch Auditorium. Tickets Wakeam, 377-3929; Master Sgt. Alan Klein, 377-2693; /dol/vets. are $3 for adults and $1.50 for children for regular features, 332nd Training Squadron — Master Sgt. Timothy Sheldon, Department of Veterans Affairs — http://www. and $2.50 for adults and $1 for children for matinees. For a vba.va.gov/efif/index.htm; for members returning from recording about current features, call 377-6627. 377-0288. Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Friday — 6:30 p.m., Hannibal Rising (R, 117 minutes). 333rd TRS — Michael Rohner, 377-3881. Southern Region Military and Civilian Job Fair — Saturday — 2 p.m., The Breach (PG-13, 110 minutes); 6:30 335th TRS — Kerry Bartels, 377-0338; Gloria Lewis, 377- http://www.mesc.state.ms.us/jobfair. p.m., The Messengers (PG-13, 85 minutes). 0153; Ed Ring, 377-0364. New military spouse career center — http://www.mili Sunday — 2 p.m., Letters from Iwo Jima (R, 141 minutes). Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit — tary.com/spouse. Extensive job board including public and pri- Aerographer’s Mate 1st Class Jeffrey Smouse, 377-0307. vate sectors. For more information, call Vince Patton, 703-269- Air Force Assistance Fund contacts Keesler NCO Academy — Master Sgt. Celeste Jones, 377-2780. 0154, or e-mail at [email protected]. Legal office — Richard Brock, 377-3510. Military Connection — online resources database for mili- Project officer — Capt. Max Lemons, 377-3703, assisted by Marine Corps Detachment — Sgts. Stephen Dunning, 377- tary family members seeking civilian employment at http:// Master Sgt. Josh Turnier, 377-0231. 5080; Randy Muehe, 377-2253; and Adam Romnek, 377-5080.