USM VP selected for AF program

Dr. Casey Maugh Funderburk, vice provost for the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park campus, has been selected to the 81st Training Wing Honorary Commander Program at Keesler Air Force Base. The program offers opportunities for community leaders to gain insight about the Air Force and Keesler AFB programs. In addition, AF commanders and personnel have the opportunity to connect to the local community and its leadership. “(S)erving as a bridge between the 81st Training Wing and (USM) will most certainly lead to brilliant partnership opportunities in the years to come that will benefit our students, our military partners, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast,” said Funderburk. Honorary commanders are nominated by local chambers of commerce and AF commanders. (Source: Southern Miss Now 03/07/18)