Keesler AFB Military & Family Readiness Center

09/10/2026

🎓 TODAY’S THE DAY, KEESLER! 🎓

If college is somewhere in your family’s future — whether that means next semester, after high school, transferring, going back to school, or simply figuring out where to begin — stop by Ready, Set, College! this afternoon.

💰 Ask about financial aid & scholarships.
🎓 Compare colleges and programs.
📚 Learn about education benefits.
⚖️ Get legal questions answered.
❤️ Explore volunteering and scholarship opportunities.
🩺 Ask about TRICARE.
🧭 Or simply tell us, “We don’t know where to start.”

📅 TODAY — Thursday, September 10
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Sablich Center, Room 108

Parents, teens, college students, spouses, service members, adult learners — you are ALL welcome.

💙 Come with questions. Leave with a plan.
🎓 Ready, Set, College! We’ll see you this afternoon!

09/03/2026

🎓 **ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!**

If you have a **high school student**, this event is for your family — and you do **not** have to wait until senior year to start planning!

Next Thursday, **Ready, Set, College!** is bringing resources together in one place to help Keesler families navigate some of the BIG questions that come with planning for life after high school.

💰 Where do we start with financial aid and scholarships?
🎖️ What VA education benefits might apply to our family?
🩺 What happens with TRICARE as my student gets older?
🎓 What should we know about college planning, ROTC, and other education opportunities?
❤️ How can volunteering help my student build experience?
⚖️ Are there legal considerations we haven't thought about?

**Come ask the questions. Meet the resources. Start making a plan.**

📅 **Thursday, 10 September 2026**
⏰ **4:00–6:00 PM — Come & Go!**
📍 **Sablich Center, Room 108**
🪪 **Open to anyone with base access**

And remember ☝🏻 **this is NOT just for seniors!**

Freshmen, sophomores, juniors AND seniors are welcome. Parents and students are encouraged to attend together.

📣 **Help us get the word out!** Know a Keesler family with a high school student? **Tag them, share this post, or send it directly to them.**

Sometimes the most helpful resource is simply knowing who to ask. 💙

09/03/2026

🇺🇸 Labor Day Holiday Closure

The Keesler Military & Family Readiness Center will be closed 4–7 September in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

🕗 Normal hours resume Tuesday, 8 September at 0800.

We hope everyone has a safe and restful holiday weekend! ❤️🤍💙

08/27/2026

💼 Federal Resume Workshop — Tomorrow, Aug. 27

🚨 Military spouses—this one is happening TOMORROW🚨

Learn how to build an effective two-page federal resume for today’s federal hiring process.

📅 Aug. 27 | ⏰ 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CST | 💻 Virtual

Can’t make tomorrow? There’s another session Aug. 31!

The Global Military Spouse Connection (GMSC) understands that a strong resume can help you clearly communicate the value you bring to the Department of the Air Force civilian workforce. That’s why we’re hosting a Two-Page Resume Workshop tomorrow, August 27, 2026, specifically for military spouses on how to write an effective two-page federal resume. The webinar will provide practical guidance to help spouses present their skills, experience, and qualifications in the current federal resume format.

Event Details:
Date: August 27, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CST
Where: Microsoft Teams meeting
Join:
https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/meet/993651426109?p=ewLBJNvK2wdJlkalD8
Meeting ID: 993 651 426 109 Passcode: Yq7AC7rY

Who should attend: Military spouses actively pursuing federal civilian opportunities,
returning to the workforce, or preparing for their next career move.

For more information, visit afciviliancareers.com/military-spouses.

For those who can’t attend tomorrow’s workshop, there will be a second workshop
webinar on August 31, 2026 (details below).

Event Details:
Date: August 31, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CST
Where: Microsoft Teams meeting
Join:
https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/meet/993651426109?p=ewLBJNvK2wdJlkalD8
Meeting ID: 993 651 426 109 Passcode: Yq7AC7rY

08/25/2026

🦋One month from today, we remember.

On September 25, the Keesler community is invited to gather at the Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden for a special butterfly release honoring our fallen service members and the families who carry their legacy.

Each attendee will have the opportunity to release a butterfly in remembrance. A small but meaningful tribute to lives, legacies, and sacrifices that will never be forgotten.

📅 September 25 | 10:00 AM
📍 Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden, Marina Park
⭐ Open to all with base access

We remember their sacrifice. We honor their legacy. We are forever grateful. 🦋

08/24/2026

New week. One less thing to wonder about. ✔️

If you have a high schooler, you’ve probably already started hearing the questions…

Where should I go to college?
How are we going to pay for it?
What scholarships are out there?
Can we use VA education benefits?
What about ROTC?
And what happens with TRICARE after graduation? 😳

Freshman, sophomore, junior or senior—you don’t have to wait until graduation is around the corner to start finding answers.

🎓 READY, SET, COLLEGE! brings the experts together in one evening to help your family start planning for what comes next.

📅 Thursday, Sept. 10
⏰ 4–6 p.m.
📍 Sablich Center, Room 108
🙌 Anyone with base access is welcome.

Block off the full two hours so you can hear from all of our briefers!

📞 Questions? (228) 376-8728

Start the week by putting Sept. 10 on the family calendar. 📅🎓

08/10/2026

📣High school parents this one’s for you! 🎓

Whether you've got a brand new Freshman or a Senior this year, there’s no such thing as starting too early when it comes to planning what happens after graduation.

Join us for Ready, Set, College!, an evening bringing the experts together in ONE place to help your family navigate the road ahead.

📅 Thursday, Sept. 10
⏰ 4–6 p.m.
📍 Sablich Center, Room 108
🙌 Anyone with base access is welcome

From college planning and scholarships to military education benefits, ROTC, healthcare and more! Block your calendar now!

📞 Questions? (228) 376-8728

08/08/2026

Weekend Reminder! 🇺🇸

Military Spouse Voters Week is underway! Take a few minutes this weekend to check your voter registration, request your absentee ballot if needed, or make a plan to vote.

Your voice matters, here at home and across our military community.

🗓️ Military Spouse Voters Week: August 3–10
🌐 Learn more at FVAP.gov

Be Informed. Be Involved. Be Heard. 🇺🇸

08/06/2026

🇺🇸 Military Spouse Voters Week | August 3–10 🇺🇸

Military spouses are a vital part of our nation's strength. Your voice matters.

Whether you're at your current duty station or preparing for your next PCS, the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) makes it easier to register, request your absentee ballot, and stay election-ready from anywhere in the world.

📍 Visit FVAP.gov to:
✅ Register to vote
✅ Request your absentee ballot
✅ Track important deadlines
✅ Find your state's election information

Need assistance? We're here to help!

📍 Voting Assistance Office
Military & Family Readiness Center, Sablich Center Room 126
📞 (228) 377-8683
📧 [email protected]

08/05/2026

💸 Before you Google it... talk to Troy.

Big purchase? Military pay question? Building credit? Planning for retirement?

Our Accredited Financial Counselor offers free, confidential financial counseling to help you make informed decisions.

📞 Call (228) 376-8728 to schedule your appointment.