Federal defense officials visit Keesler Air Force Base
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Federal defense officials made a visit to Keesler Air Force Base this week. Acting Assistant of Defense for Health Affairs' Dr. Stephen Ferrara toured the…
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Gulfport Historical Society offering history expo for the community
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Historical Society of Gulfport is playing host to an expo. Local museums and organizations all coming out to take part in a historic…
Keesler command removes chief from leadership role
The command chief of the 81st Training Wing at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi was removed from his leadership role last week following an internal investigation into the senior noncommissioned officer, according to the Air Force. "Col. Billy Pope, 81st…
Keesler conducting hazmat exercise on base today
Keesler Air Force Base will conduct a hazardous material exercise today. The exercise will evaluate first responders and test the base on reaction and recovery actions during a hazardous materials incident. “Keesler attempts to execute as many realistic events as…
Keesler Air Force Base hosting free health fair in October
Keesler Air Force Base is hosting a free health fair at the Keesler Medical Center in October. The fair happening on October 4th. The fair will be open to…
German military visits Keesler Air Force Base on February 12th
The German Military Aviation Authority visited the 334th Training Squadron on Keesler Air Force Base on February 12. The German Authority watched the foundational training American service members receive…
Military veteran, community leader Dick Wilson dies at 91
Retired Air Force pilot and community leader Dick Wilson has died. Wilson, 91, who flew 368 missions in Vietnam and the Asian Theater, also served as a test pilot and worked in Area 51 during his military career. In a…
UPDATE: Keesler returns to normal operations after investigating suspicious package at medical center
Officials at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi said a suspicious package was found inside the Keesler Medical Center at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Thursday. First responders evacuated the area where the package was found, and investigated the situation. "Our…
Keesler Federal Credit Union to hold Community Shred Day in Gulfport on Saturday, July 18
Identity protection is more important than ever, and Keesler Federal Credit Union is providing an opportunity for Mississippi Gulf Coast residents to securely shred personal documents and prevent key information from falling into the wrong hands. Keesler Federal will hold…
Basic military training to begin June 2 at Keesler Air Force Base until end of COVID-19 surge operations
Air Force officials announced that, beginning June 2, the service will continue to hold basic military training at a secondary location, Keesler Air Force Base, until the end of COVID-19 surge operations. The decision to stand up basic military training's…
"Hercs for Heroes:" Hurricane Hunters from 403rd Wing plan flyby of Coast hospitals Tuesday afternoon
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (WXXV) — The 403rd Wing is planning an additional flyby for Picayune, Bay Saint Louis, and Pascagoula the afternoon of Tuesday, May 5 in honor of healthcare workers, first responders, and essential personnel battling the…
Airman stationed at Keesler Air Force Base dies in off-base car accident
(WXXV) — An airman stationed at Keesler Air Force Base died in a car accident on Saturday. The airman was assigned to the 81st Training Wing located at the base. The fatal accident occurred off-base, and the cause of the…
Keesler Retiree Access Update: designated days for military retiree and veteran population to shop on base
Keesler has designated specific days for the military retiree & veteran population to shop at the Base Exchange and Grocery Store on base. Beginning April 13, both the BX and Commissary will be open to all retirees, their dependents and…
Keesler Gate Operations Back to Normal Today
Gate hours have returned to normal this morning at Keesler's Air Force Base, with the base's main gate at White Avenue back open. According to a press release issued by Keesler over the weekend, all gates will be open for…
Keesler AFB steps up security after crimes
Residents living in Keesler off-base housing areas are safer now that the new high tech security cameras are on the lookout. Friday, Keesler Air Force Base personnel cut the ribbon on the 24/7 detection surveillance technology. The installation of the…
KEESLER ALERT
Update: Currently Keesler on Lock Down. All Facilities are to implement controlled entry. Be on the look out for Bruce Sledge. Proceed with caution. Individual may be armed. Suspect is driving a red four door truck. If seen, report to…
Gate Closes During Joint Exercise
Keesler AFB joint exercise w/ Biloxi begins at 8am around this intersection.
30th Special Olympics Of MS Games
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Jim Beaugez about the 30th Special Olympics of Mississippi Games at Keesler Air Force Base Saturday, May 21st.
Joint Land Use Studies Announcement
Two military bases here on the Coast are working side-by-side with the cities they lie in for joint land use studies. Keesler Air Force Base announced their partnership with the City of Biloxi and the Seabee Base with the City…
Keesler Air Force Base Closed for the Day
Due to the weather in the area, Keesler Air Force Base will be closed to all non-essential personnel for the rest of the day. Student training for the day has been cancelled. All non-emergency medical center appointments will be rescheduled.…
Keesler AFB to Keep C130s
For years, rumors of a squadron leaving Keesler have been whispered for years and it seemed the Flying Jennies were set to fly away last September, a move that worried local business owners like Joe Jones.