Groundbreaking for Mississippi Cyber and Tech Center in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi and the U.S. Air Force are marking a new era in cybersecurity research, training, and collaboration as construction has begun on a transformative…
Keesler Air Force Base
‘Home away from Home’ program now underway
If you haven’t heard the news, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber’s Military One Coast division has rolled out a new program for service members stationed at Keesler Air Force…
New program benefits new military members
Keesler AFB (WXXV)- Military One Coast and Keesler Air Force Base have announced a new program. That new program is called Military One Coast Home Away From Home. This program…
MSU expands military education access through partnership with Keesler Air Force Base
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University has signed an Educational Partnership Agreement with Keesler Air Force Base, paving the way for a Bachelor of Applied Science in Weather and Environment––an MSU Department of Geosciences program that will provide Keesler Air Force members…
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…
81st Training Wing Change of Command Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (WXXV)- The 81st Training Wing at Keesler Air Force Base held their Change of Command ceremony on Tuesday morning.…
Special Olympics Opening Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (WXXV)- On Saturday, Keesler Air Force Base hosted the Special Olympics. Despite weather concerns pushing the opening ceremony from Friday night to…
Poster and events unveiled for Thunder over the Sound Air Show
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Keesler Air Force Base unveiled the poster and more information about Thunder over the Sound. Keesler says the parking lots open at…
Lockdown lifted at Keesler Air Force Base
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. –Keesler Air Force Base has issued the all clear after the base was put on lockdown early Wednesday morning. There is no threat to…
Keesler Air Force Base hosting readiness exercise
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (WXXV)- Keesler Air Force Base is conducting a readiness exercise this week. On Wednesday, May 7, the 81st Training Wing will conduct their base-wide…
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…
Hurricane training exercise at Keesler Air Force Base
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s not hurricane season, but Keesler Air Force Base is preparing ahead of time. Starting Monday and running until Friday, the base is undergoing a…
Keesler Air Force host their annual Chiefs vs. Eagles game
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- When you hear Chiefs vs. Eagles, you may think about the Super Bowl, but here on the Coast we’re talking about an annual…
WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren live at Keesler Federal Park for Chiefs vs. Eagles
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Happening now at Keesler Federal Park, Keesler Air Force Base is hosting their annual Chiefs vs. Eagles game. It’s a…
Keesler Air Force Base closure, Jan. 22, 2025
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – The 81st Training Wing commander has directed a base closure and non-training day on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. The Commissary, AAFES, dining facilities, base fitness center, youth center and child development centers will be…
MSU, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, Gov. Reeves sign partnership to advance Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center
BILOXI, Miss.—Mississippi and the U.S. Air Force are marking a new era in cybersecurity research, training and collaboration as leaders celebrate plans for the Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center. The 100,000-square-foot planned building on Keesler Air Force Base will serve…
Keesler Air Force Base undergoing inspections next week
A heads up for Keesler Air Force Base. The base is scheduled to undergo an inspection starting Monday. Starting on November 18th and running through Wednesday, November 21st, base personnel and visitors should expect delays at entry gates. Increased security…
State of Keesler Air Force Base
Keesler Air Force Base hosted its annual State of the Base morning call Wednesday morning. This kind of briefing serves to maintain transparency between the base and the surrounding community.…
Keesler Air Force Base hosting health expo on October 4th
A reminder about a health expo happening at the Keesler Air Force Base. The Keesler Medical Center opening to everyone with base access on October 4th. The health expo runs from 8 that morning until 2 PM. The expo features…
United States Air Force is celebrating its 77th Air Force
The United States Air Force is celebrating a birthday today. The branch was officially founded on September 18, 1947! Predecessor organizations date back to 1907. Closer to home, Keesler…
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…
Keesler conducting active shooter exercise
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, MS. – Keesler Air Force Base will conduct an active shooter exercise Thursday, 15 Aug. 2024. Active shooter exercises are designed to evaluate first responders and test the base populace on reaction and recovery actions in…
Second Air Force receives new commander
People gathered at Keesler Air Force Base to witness the Second Air Force Change of Command Ceremony. The Second Air Force commander has nationwide responsibilities that extend beyond Keesler Air…
Keesler Air Force Base celebrates military spouses
The month of May is Military Spouse Appreciation Month and service members at Keesler Air Force Base spent the day honoring military spouses. May 10th is recognized as Military…