U.S. Airmen assigned to the 81st Training Group practice a troop movement during a hurricane evacuation exercise at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 11, 2025. The students packed 72-hours bags and loaded busses to ensure they know what to do in the event of a real-world hurricane. (U.S. Air Force video by Richard Meuse)
Four Chaplains Day is a time to honor and reflect on the courage, unity and sacrifice of four military chaplains from different religious backgrounds who came together during one of the deadliest moments for a U.S. convoy during World War II.
The 81st Training Wing is conducting the first-ever Combat Readiness Inspection within Air Education and Training Command now through Nov. 21, 2024, at Keesler AFB. The inspection, which began Nov. 18, assesses the wing’s ability to present ready forces according to the new Air Force Force Generation model.