Airmen at Keesler AFB, Miss., see the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s devastation as a benchmark in a remarkable process of recovery. Katrina, which wreaked nearly $1 billion in damage to the base, had forced evacuation of the base’s student population, but within three weeks, the base had several courses running again and took on an entirely new course within two months. The Air Education and Training Command technical training facility has seen a 26 percent increase in its student load in its post-Katrina life. Re-establishing courses in a priority order, officials now say the tech center is ready to teach its full load of courses. The base has repaired academic facilities and student dorms, opened a temporary pharmacy July 31, and resumed medical center services this month.
Roth Talks Transition Amid Administration Change, COVID
Feb. 26, 2021
Acting Air Force Secretary John P. Roth is shepherding the Department of the Air Force through the first months of the year as the nation awaits President Joe Biden’s pick for a permanent Secretary. Handing off the Air Force and Space Force to a new administration, including several officials in…