Airmanship and Core Values

MISSION:  Motivate, Train, & Inspire the next generation of AIrmen with the foundation to deliver 21st Century Airpower

VISION:  Be the world’s unrivaled Basic Military Training institution

WHAT IS AN AIRMAN?  Air Force Doctrine Document 1-1 defines "airman" as "any US Air Force member (officer or enlisted, active, reserve, or guard, along with Department of the Air Force civilians) who supports and defends the US Constitution and serves our country. Air Force Airmen are those people who formally belong to the US Air Force and employ or support some aspect of the US Air Force's air and space power capabilities. An Airman is any person who understands and appreciates the full range of air and space power capabilities and can employ or support some aspect of air and space power capabilities."

REAL ID Act of 2005

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U.S. Air Force
USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-23 Apr
Grover Fairley plays several sports for Special Olympics Mississippi. He bowls so well in fact that he captured 3 medals at the 2018 Special Olympics USA games representing Mississippi, including gold in singles with a 268! Allison Hinz never had a doubt about one of her favorite students. “I’ve taught him since he was in 9th grade. When he was first diagnosed, a doctor told his mom to institutionalize him, that he would not be able to do much. I wonder sometimes, what can he NOT do.” Don't miss out on this amazing upcoming event May 10-12!
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U.S. Air Force
USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-23 Apr
Keesler Events Corner - Your source for base events, volunteer opportunities and information about your favorite services. If you would like to advertise your event here please contact 81trw.pa@us.af.mil or message us on Facebook. Please include a flyer with all of your information for the best responses. And don't forget to share these with your friends!
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U.S. Air Force
USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-19 Apr
Congrats to Daniel Kazumura from the legal office on receiving the 2019 Community Volunteer of the Year award for the City of Biloxi! "I don't think I have ever met anyone who is as involved in the local community and he is always willing to take others on the journey with him," said Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nelson, 81st Communications Squadron information technology asset management NCO in charge. Read more about Kazumura's passion for volunteering here!
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U.S. Air Force
USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-19 Apr
Chuck Clark hasn’t missed a Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games in 8 years! “He can’t stop talking about running the 50 yard dash” says his therapist at Oxford Rehabilitation Center! Follow Chuck and the athletes as Keesler speeds toward the 2019 Summer Games May 10-12! Want to volunteer? Email sgvolunteers@specialolympicsms.org.
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U.S. Air Force
USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-18 Apr
We've mentioned Student-Centered Active Learning Environment with Upside-down Pedagogies (SCALE-UP) plenty of times throughout the year and how it helps our Airmen absorb the information they're learning, but have you ever seen it? Take a peek at this short video.
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U.S. Air Force
USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-18 Apr
EARLY RELEASE AUTHORIZED AT 1 P.M. Team Keesler, All Keesler non-mission essential personnel are authorized early release today at 1 p.m. due to the incoming severe weather. Please work with your chain of command to identify the time that your specific work center will be released. Local flooding is anticipated so be cautious as you travel home. Remember to turn around, don’t drown. Also, avoid traveling during the storm. For more information about how to prepare for severe storms please visit: https://www.beready.af.mil/Disasters-Emergencies/Natural-Disasters/Thunderstorms-Lightning/ For information on flooding, visit: http://www.beready.af.mil/Disasters-Emergencies/Natural-Disasters/Floods/ EDIT: DFAC hours will be 3:30 pm to 5:30 p.m. today due to the storm. No midnight chow will be served. The Commissary will close at 2 p.m. today.
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U.S. Air Force
USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-17 Apr
GATE CLOSURE: White Avenue Gate has been temporarily closed as part of our on-going exercise. Please use Pass Road or Meadows gate in the interim.
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U.S. Air Force
USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-17 Apr
If you plan to be on base today and tomorrow, you may see some smoke and first responders around. Don't worry! We are just exercising our ability to respond to a major accident on base and off. Exercises like these are crucial to ensuring we can provide a safe and secure environment for you and your families. You may experience delays getting around so plan ahead and give yourself a little extra time when coming on base.
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U.S. Air Force
USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-15 Apr
"What the bronze star mean to me is something very special," said Lt. Col. Gordon Hazlette, 81st MSGS certified registered nurse anesthetist. "It's an acknowledgement of what we did. I think it's an honor that we got that." Find out what these Airmen did to receive the bronze star.
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U.S. Air Force
USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-15 Apr
Keesler Events Corner - Your source for base events, volunteer opportunities and information about your favorite services. If you would like to advertise your event here please contact 81trw.pa@us.af.mil or message us on Facebook. Please include a flyer with all of your information for the best responses. And don't forget to share these with your friends!
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U.S. Air Force
USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-12 Apr
Who won the Tree City USA award for the 26th year in a row? That's right, we did! No big deal. This award is awarded to Tree City USA communities that are recognized for higher levels of tree care as well as an increased commitment of resources for urban forestry. (Go us!) With that said, every year we plant a tree in honor of Arbor Day... with the assistance of a few little helpers. 😃🌳
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U.S. Air Force
USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-12 Apr
Let’s give Senior Airman Ajah Payton from the 336th Training Squadron a shout-out for being chosen as the Warrior of the Week at today’s wing staff meeting! Payton was recognized for her professionalism and outstanding work ethic in the commander support staff. She manages 25 squadron personnel programs for 107 military and civilian permanent personnel and facilitates student processing center support for 500+ students on a daily basis. She also completed her Community College of the Air Force in human resources and Associate in Arts Business Management degree.
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U.S. Air Force
USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-11 Apr
Congratulations to Airman 1st Class Josephino Cambosa who became the first non-prior service Airman to graduate the Cyber Warfare Operations Apprentice Course. The Air Force’s cyber warfare operations enlisted Airmen are on the front lines of the nation’s offensive and defensive cyber operations. This was once a career field that you could only cross train into, but not anymore. By opening up the career field to first term Airmen, the United States Air Force can develop the skills and increase the depth of experience starting early in an Airman's career.
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U.S. Air Force
USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-10 Apr
Lt. Col. Richard Cole, the last survivor of the Doolittle Raiders, has passed away. 77 years ago this Saturday, 80 intrepid Airmen changed the course of history as they executed a one-way mission without hesitation against enormous odds. May the legacy of the Doolittle Raiders, your legacy, live forever.
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U.S. Air Force
USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-08 Apr
As you well know Spring Break weekend is right around the corner and that means there's going to be an influx of people and traffic in the local area. For those who are planning on going on base over the weekend, be aware the gate hours will be changing to accommodate the increased traffic in the surrounding area. The White Ave. gate will close April 11 at 6 p.m. and will reopen April 15 at 5 a.m. The Meadows gate will be under 24 hour operations April 11-15. Pass Rd. gate will remain unchanged.
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U.S. Air Force
USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-08 Apr
Keesler Events Corner - Your source for base events, volunteer opportunities and information about your favorite services. If you would like to advertise your event here please contact 81trw.pa@us.af.mil or message us on Facebook. Please include a flyer with all of your information for the best responses. And don't forget to share these with your friends!
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U.S. Air Force
USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-08 Apr
“As one enters the Air Force, how does one know all of the different things that exist there and which one do you really want to do?” said Leahy. “Because, in the end, if we allow people to do things that are really important to them, that truly speak to their core and what they want to do with their life, they will do it well and they will do it for long periods of time.” The fifth annual Pathways to Blue event occurred over the weekend where over 250 ROTC cadets and enlisted members participated to learn more about the officer career fields the United States Air Force has to offer, and how their interests align with the Air Force priorities. Click here to learn more about this event.
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U.S. Air Force
USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-06 Apr
We were proud to host this amazing event here! So inspiring to see these young men and women discover the possibilities the United States Air Force has to offer.
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U.S. Air Force
USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-05 Apr
HAPPENING NOW: Over 250 ROTC cadets are visiting Keesler AFB for the annual Pathways to Blue event to learn more about the different officer career fields the United States Air Force has to offer. We see some future Airmen out here for sure!
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-20 Aug
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-20 Aug
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-20 Aug
RT @CitizenAirman: Enlisted aircrew members critical to C-130 Hercules flight testing - https://t.co/RAPxP7CR6E #ReserveReady https://t.co/…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-20 Aug
RT @ActingSecAF: Join @VP Pence, @JimBridenstine, me, & more at the National Space Council today at 9:30 am ET. We will discuss #space #inn…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-20 Aug
#DYK, Patriot Warrior is @USAFReserve's premier exercise, providing an opportunity for Reserve Citizen #Airmen to t… https://t.co/g3mWCOKg7C
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-20 Aug
RT @AFResearchLab: Q. What's that? A. Just @AFResearchLab turning a Cessna into an #UAV #InnovativeAF details: https://t.co/t6aAMLxJSu…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-20 Aug
RT @US_SOCEUR: A U.S. Air Force Logistics Readiness Airman connects fuel hoses to a MC-130J Commando II during Operation Rapid Forge in #Es…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-19 Aug
RT @AF_Wrestle: Thank you to Brig Gen Brook Leonard, a leader in the war in Iraq to defeat ISIS, for speaking to the team today about “Char…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-19 Aug
RT @USEmbassyPH: READ: Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force and Commander, Pacific Air Forces, Visit Manila. @usairforce @PACAF #FriendsPar…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-19 Aug
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-19 Aug
RT @GenDaveGoldfein: Thank you, Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, for hosting today’s roundtable with Ho Chi Minh Nat’l Academy of Politics. We look f…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-19 Aug
RT @AFSpace: #OTD in 1957 Lt. Col. David G. Simons, M.D., participated in the Manhigh II flight. The @usairforce used balloons to transport…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-19 Aug
RT @AF_Falcons: .@AF_MSwim & @AF_WSwim took a summer trip through Europe staying on a @usairforce base for two weeks while visiting 4 diffe…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-19 Aug
RT @AF_SBIR_STTR: About 20 or 30 companies will be selected to compete for up to $40 million at the Air Force Pitch Day for Space, planned…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-19 Aug
RT @AFmuseum: Special thanks to TSgt.(Ret.) Richard Tung & his family for visiting! Tung was assigned to the 491st bomb group(h), 853rd Squ…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-19 Aug
It's #NationalAviationDay! ✈️ #USAF has been a part of #aviation since its inception September 18, 1947. The… https://t.co/ESPaIUaJ1m
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-19 Aug
.@TeamEglin #Airmen drive innovation, increasing safety while saving money. https://t.co/xo30mkcHMg
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-19 Aug
RT @AFSpecOpsCmd: Callie is chillin’ with our CSAF 😎 @GenDaveGoldfein meets Callie, the only search-and-rescue dog in the @DeptofDefense,…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-18 Aug
RT @AP_Top25: Secret's out on hard-hitting Air Force linebacker Kyle Johnson: He plans to attend graduate school, go through special forc…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-18 Aug
Staff weather officers (SWO) from the 3d Weather Squadron were put to the test during a certification field exercis… https://t.co/wcGL2Dr2a1