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…
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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…
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…