Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center

This past weekend, the CRTC hosted our Annual Family Day event to show appreciation to the service member's families for their year-round support. This event allows Airmen, Soldiers, and their families to enjoy food and play games together. 🎄🎁

Congrats to Madeline Schackman on her promotion to Staff Sgt. this past weekend!

If you have ever driven by the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, you may have noticed some static display helicopters. Well, now there's going to be even more! Seamen from the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Eleven wrapped up construction on three new helicopter static display pads for the 1108th Aviation Group. Coming soon, the helicopters will be placed on them.

Members from the CRTC participated yesterday in the Fall Festival at the Harrison County Child Development Center. There was a lot of candy and some great costumes! 🍭🎃

Today, members from the CRTC completed a Pink Out 1-mile walk/run to help raise awareness for breast cancer. Members also made donations to the American Cancer Society of Mississippi. 💗

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual worldwide campaign to promote regular screening and early detection of breast cancer.
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-facts/ , one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. It is the most common cancer among American women.
In 2023, an estimated 297,790 women and 2,800 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Chances are, you know at least one person who has been personally affected by breast cancer.
Early detection is key to battling breast cancer, surviving, and thriving after the disease.
To find out more, visit the According to the American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/.../breast-cancer-survival-rates.html

Welcome back members of the 255th Air Control Squadron! A big thank you to all the family members who welcomed our Airmen home. 🇺🇸

Congrats to Chondria Rush on her promotion to MSgt!

Congrats to Michael Cooper on swearing in last Thursday as CE's facility manager and to MSgt. Ron Plouffe on his reenlistment today!

Mississippi National Guard Retiree Day South 2023 is just around the corner!

The Mississippi National Guard is committed to honoring our Retired Service Members from the Mississippi Army and Air National Guard. As we prepare for Veteran’s Day 2023, we will celebrate your legacy of service while providing available resources such as MSNG Retirement Services, MSNG Outreach Services, MSNG Family Programs and more. The MSNG Soldiers and Airmen, who are currently serving, are looking forward to the comradery and celebration of service honoring the men and women who molded the current leaders serving in the MSNG today.

Please help to share this information about MSNG Retiree Day South to Retirees that you know are interested and would like to take part in the festivities and resources. As a reminder, MSNG Retirees from anywhere in the state are welcome to attend. The intent for two MSNG Retiree Day events (North and South) is an effort to give Retirees an option for available dates and locations for convenience.

WHAT: MSNG Retiree Day South 2023

WHO: ALL MSNG Retirees, their Families, and currently serving Soldiers and Airmen are welcome to attend.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 1000 Hours (10:00 a.m.)

WHERE: The Retiree Day South 2023 event will be hosted at the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Hattiesburg.

📣❗Attention calling all Gulfport Army and Air National Guard retirees, you are invited to attend Retiree Day at the CRTC Gulfport Community Center! If you are planning on attending please R.S.V.P. @ 228-214-6014.

Congratulations to Maj. Stephen Vrabic on his swear-in today. He is now the Range Operations Officer of the CRTC's Rattlesnake Range.

FREE Tickets for MSNG Service Members, Military Family members and Veterans for MS Braves Baseball Game 9 Sept 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

WHAT?
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety partners with the Mississippi Braves to host a "First Responders and Military Appreciation Night” during the MS Braves vs Tennessee Smokies Baseball Game.

WHO?
MSNG Soldiers, Airmen, Military Family, Veterans are eligible for FREE Tickets with a valid ID for the group Group ticket reservations are available in advance.

Send ticket number request to [email protected] and tickets will be available at Ticket Office.

WHEN?
Saturday, September 9th at 6:00 p.m.

WHERE?
Trustmark Park
1 Braves Blvd, Pearl, MS 39208

WHY?
This game will Remember those lost in the tragic events of 9/11 and Honor the work of First Responders and Military Personnel for their Service

COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS:
On game day present your military ID at the MS Braves Box Office to receive your FREE tickets. Military dependents and Veterans are also eligible for FREE tickets.
Must have at least one valid ID for group entrance.


GAME ACTIVITIES
-A motorcade honoring First Responders
-Vehicles Display and "touch-a-truck" activities
-Fireworks show after the game

For more information on the Mississippi Braves visit:

https://www.milb.com/mississippi

Thank you for your continued support to the men and women serving in the MSNG.