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…
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Keesler Air Force Base finishes up Warrior Day
Keesler Air Force Base airmen wrapped up a two-day lead-a-thon Warrior Day, focusing on leadership and airmanship development. The lead-a-thon leadership development began Thursday, airmen students heard from guest…
Keesler to conduct tornado drills Tuesday morning
Keesler Air Force Base will be conducting a tornado drill at approximately 9 a.m. Tuesday morning. Surrounding communities may hear the tornado sirens and announcement during this drill. Although forecasted to be clear weather, if there is inclement weather around…
AUSA and ESGR meet with local leaders in Biloxi
It’s the first meeting of a weekend long event for the Magnolia chapter of the AUSA. It’s also the first time the meeting has been held here in Southern Mississippi. “It’s a…
Keesler Air Force Base honors K9 Veterans Day
March 13 is Veterans Day for a specific species of animal that has a special role to play in the armed forces. Keesler Air Force Base hosted a…
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…
Over $83 million headed to Mississippi for military construction projects
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced Senate passage of legislation that directs more than $83 million for military construction projects in the Magnolia State. The projects are set for Keesler Air Force Base here on…
State of Keesler Airforce Base Address
The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce hosted the ‘State of Keesler Air Force Base’ annual morning call. The morning call was held in the Bay Breeze Event Center on the base.…
Airman puts new EMT license to use during flight home
A Wyoming National Guard airman who was flying home after finishing Emergency Medical Technician training at Keesler Air Force Base put that training into action mid-flight. Airman First Class Nathan Johnson, a aerospace medical tech assigned to the 153rd Airlift…
Tornado sirens to sound during hurricane exercise in Biloxi
Keesler Air Force Base is conducting a hurricane exercise this week and it includes a tornado drill Thursday. Keep this in mind if you live in Biloxi because you may hear the tornado sirens go off around 10:25 tomorrow morning.…
Thunder over the Sound on the Gulf Coast
Thunder over the Sound returns to the Gulf Coast this weekend! Here is the schedule of events for Saturday, April 29th and Sunday, April 30th. Gates will open at 9 a.m. and the opening ceremonies begin at 10: 45 a.m.…
Thunder over the Sound returns to the Coast in April
Thunder over the Sound returns to Keesler Air Force Base next month! Joining us today are Col. Jason D. Allen, vice commander of the 81st Training…
Keesler Air Force Base Assumption of Command Ceremony
Keesler Air Force Base held the Assumption of Command Ceremony this morning. Col. Billy Pope Jr. is taking charge as the new commander over the 81st Training Wing…
Repairs to Keesler Air Force Base runway complete
Keesler Air Force Base has completed construction and repairs to its runaway. After reopening, the airfield is returning to normal flight operations. The runway closed November 2022 for…
Honoring K9 Veteran’s Day with Keesler AFB K9 Ruck March
The 81st Training Wing’s Security Forces Squadron hosted a ruck march in honor of K9 Veteran’s Day. K9 Veteran’s Day is a day set aside to…
Civilian contractor to serve 10 years in death of Keesler airman
A civilian contractor at Keesler Air Force Base will spend 10 years in prison for the death of an airman that happened on base June 28, 2021. According to federal court documents, 28-year-old Emmett Jason Bennett will serve the 120…
Keesler AFB and Mississippi State team up for Coastal Resilience Project
A major project for the Back Bay shoreline will begin next month! A national Coastal Resilience Fund Project has been awarded to Keesler Air Force…
Keesler's 81st Training Wing commander relieved of duty
The Second Air Force Commander, Maj. Gen Michele Edmondson, relieved the Col. William H. Hunter as wing commander at Keesler Air Force Base today, for a loss of trust and confidence in his ability to effectively command the 81st Training Wing.…
Keesler Air Force Base holding job fair November 14th
Keesler Air Force Base will host a job fair next Monday to give those in the community a chance to switch careers or find a new career.…
Eye on Ian: Hurricane Hunters fly into storm to gather data
Hurricane season is in full swing and with Hurricane Ian about to hit Florida, it's prime time for the brave group we call the Hurricane Hunters. Captain…
Former civilian contractor pleads guilty in death of Keesler airman
A man who was working as a civilian contractor at Keesler Air Force Base pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal charge of aggravated DUI in the death of an airman. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, 27-year-old Emmett…
Upgrades for airmen learning air traffic control at Keesler
Airmen in Keesler’s air traffic control classes now have 24/7 access to simulators. Utilizing the latest in computer technology, these simulators are able to offer the same…
Air Expeditionary Force Compound Expansion at Keesler Air Force Base
Keesler Air Force Base has expanded its Air Expeditionary Force Compound to increase the efficiency of simulated training for the 338th training squadron. To help airmen and women in the 338th training squadron reach their…
Legacy continues for Air Force family at Keesler Air Force Base
A family dedicated to serving our country, the Delgado siblings are continuing their family’s legacy of serving in the military. Amanda and Jose are following…