Air Force Basic Military Training

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Chief Master Sergeant Lee E. Hoover Jr..

Airmanship and Core Values

MISSION: Transform civilians into motivated, disciplined warrior Airmen with the foundation to serve in the world's greatest Air Force

VISION: Develop the next generation of Airmen who embody absolute professionalism!

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."

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-04 Apr

In 2017, there were 6,769 reports of sexual assault and of those reports, 1,480 were from the Air Force, said Barry Newman, 81st Training Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response victim advocate. Newman also said the reporting of sexual assault rates have gone up over the years, but that should not be measured as a failure. “Our goal is to have all sexual assaults reported,” said Popejoy. “There are several reasons why individuals will and won’t report, but our senior leadership in the SAPR program established a goal to have the incidents of sexual assaults and the reports of sexual assaults to be the same.” Find out how our SAPR team are raising awareness on base!

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USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-01 Apr

BREAKING NEWS: Effective at the next 81st Training Group Drill Down, the formal military drill portion of the competition will be replaced with a new category: Regulation Military Breakdancing. This new category will emphasize the creativity and physical strength of our Airmen and display our heritage in a new and exciting way, according to leadership familiar with the decision. For inspiration, Airmen are encouraged to watch the movies "Step Up", "Step up 2: The Streets" and "Step Up: Revolution". We are excited to share this new competition with you all, and one more thing... ...April Fools! ... Get it? Breaking news? ....We will see ourselves out.

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USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-29 Mar

HAPPENING NOW: Students from 8 local high schools visited Keesler AFB to check out all the awesome STEM career fields the United States Air Force has to offer. We see some future Airmen out here for sure!

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USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-28 Mar

Let’s give Staff Sgt. Valerie Elizondo from the 81st Aerospace Medicine Squadron a shout-out for being chosen as the Warrior of the Week at yesterday’s wing staff meeting! Upon arriving at Keesler AFB in June 2018, Staff Sgt. Elizondo coordinated with the commissary to certify and redistribute food items to the Hancock Food Pantry, providing 7.7K local families with healthy and nutritious subsistence. Additionally, her team is responsible for monitoring and tracking illness trends, resulting in timely disease control and education and ultimately preventing disease outbreaks from interfering with the mission.

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USAF-Basic-Military-Training-157294844292985-27 Mar

Let's give Ron Reagan of The Office of the Staff Judge Advocate a shout-out for being chosen as the Warrior of the Week at today's wing staff meeting! Mr. Reagan was recognized for his professionalism and outstanding work as a discharge clerk. Based on his cradle-to-grave management of Keesler's discharge program, unit commanders' discharge recommendations were processed timely - exceeding the Air Force metric of 80%. In his 19-year tenure, Mr. Reagan has aided and mentored judge advocates, paralegals, commanders and first sergeants in an effort to maintain good order and discipline across the 81st Training Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andre Askew/Released)

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@usairforce-19 Apr

#Brrrt! Check out this video of our hawgs training in the Philippines. #Warthog #Pilsung https://t.co/cL8E1oE5Ob

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@usairforce-18 Apr

RT @SecAFOfficial: Today, the family & friends of Lt. Col. Richard "Dick" Cole celebrated his legendary life. Dick and the rest of the Dool…

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@usairforce-18 Apr

On the 77th anniversary of the #DoolitlleRaid, #USAF leaders, #Airmen, and the family and friends of Lt. Col. Richa… https://t.co/RE4wWGQe4t

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@usairforce-18 Apr

.@GenDaveGoldfein to the family of Lt. Col. Richard "Dick" Cole: Your father and grandfather was larger than life. https://t.co/5QnT5IufeN

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@usairforce-18 Apr

.@SecAFOfficial pays tribute to the #DoolittleRaiders during the Celebration of Life Ceremony for Lt. Col. Richard… https://t.co/4jlAYfqdCa

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@usairforce-18 Apr

The first to take-off from the U.S.S. Hornet on April 18, 1942, is the last to land. We celebrate the memory of… https://t.co/WbkKxHSIY1

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@usairforce-18 Apr

RT @PDShinkman: .@GenDaveGoldfein @SecAFOfficial greeting family and friends of Lt. Col. Dick Cole, the last Doolittle Raider who passed aw…

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@usairforce-18 Apr

RT @GenDaveGoldfein: Join me today as "big blue" gathers with family & friends to celebrate one of the rare giants of the #GreatestGenerati…

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@usairforce-18 Apr

.@GenDaveGoldfein and 11 air chiefs plunge into deep discussion on the changing nature of #space.… https://t.co/T8aKZI8rHj

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@usairforce-18 Apr

RT @AFmuseum: #OTD 1942: U.S. Army Air Forces, led by Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle, carried the Battle of the Pacific to the heart of the Japan…

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@usairforce-18 Apr

RT @SecAFOfficial: A touching moment memorialized. Condolences to the family. https://t.co/1TyRMPZiwA

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@usairforce-18 Apr

If only the Wright Brothers could see how far we've come... If only they knew the number of reasons why our pilots… https://t.co/AeQ3I1u8lm

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@usairforce-18 Apr

.@NATO's largest medical exercise, Vigorous Warrior 19, ensures readiness, strong partnerships for #USAF medics &… https://t.co/RqHoq37nfF

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@usairforce-17 Apr

.@SecAFOfficial unveiled a new and ambitious Science & Technology Strategy designed to better identify, develop and… https://t.co/HHWiK7vNNq

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@usairforce-17 Apr

.@USAFCENT's depot liaison engineers turn aircraft maintenance-speak into engineer-speak. Read how here:… https://t.co/9sSjxNQ8ys

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@usairforce-17 Apr

#CMSAFWright to @PeteAFB #Airmen: You can’t help others if you aren’t taking care of yourself. Don’t think it’s sel… https://t.co/qCeZINGESb

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@usairforce-17 Apr

Checkout how @81trwKeeslerAFB #Airmen help to strengthen joint leaders & teams on the ground & in the air during ex… https://t.co/pnsdMGouK7

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@usairforce-16 Apr

Maintenance #Airmen at #AvianoAB work hard to keep the #USAF lethal & rapidly ready. https://t.co/rJNoIllX7f

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@usairforce-16 Apr

#ICYMI, six B-52s and over 400 @TeamBarksdale #Airmen recently deployed for @US_Stratcom’s Bomber Task Force. Watch… https://t.co/yKXoDljLCV

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@usairforce-16 Apr

Over 50 aircraft from six nations partnered for Exercise #FrisianFlag over the Netherlands. See how the… https://t.co/xsma7g7trW

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