Ribbon cutting for new main entrance for Keesler Air Force Base
Today in Biloxi, the ribbon was finally cut on a project four years in the making. Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich cut the ceremonial blue ribbon,…
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Hurricane Hunters crew disciplined for unplanned stop at Martha's Vineyard
A five-man Hurricane Hunters air crew has been disciplined for an unplanned stop at Martha's Vineyard Airport in March. Lt. Col. Marnee Losurdo, public affairs chief for the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, said the airmen misused taxpayer…
Hurricane Hunters crew investigated for unplanned stop at Martha's Vineyard
A Hurricane Hunters crew is in hot water after apparently making an unplanned stop at Martha's Vineyard Airport last month. According to the Martha's Vineyard Times, the military cargo plane that is used to fly missions into hurricanes and other…
Keesler Air Force Base showcases military working dogs
Keesler Air Force Base showcased the day-to-day duties of the seven military working dogs on their base. The working dogs are trained for specific jobs, including tracking, explosive…
First airway stent procedure in Air Force performed at Keesler AFB
Doctors at Keesler Air Force Base performed the Air Force’s first airway stent procedure to help save the lives of two patients. Two patients battling…
Customizing care for cancer patients at Keesler Air Force Base
In an effort to make radiation therapy for cancer patients more accurate and effective, the 81st Diagnostic and Therapeutic Squadron joins forces with the 81st Dental…
Butterfly Garden opens at Keesler to honor fallen soldiers
Air Force Families Forever at Keesler Air Force Base held an opening ceremony today for their Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden. People who have lost loved ones through…
Ribbon cutting for new 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron Facility
The 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for their new state-of-the-art facility at Keesler. This facility marks the first time the units from New…
Change of Command Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base
Today, Keesler Air Force Base held a change of command ceremony. This event showed the passing of the torch between Major General Andrea Tullos and Major General…
81st Training Wing deceased Airman identified in fatal accident
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- With next of kin notifications complete, Keesler Air Force Base can confirm the identity of the Airman killed in the vehicle accident. The victim has been identified as U.S. Air Force Airman Daniel J.…
Biloxi Man Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter Following Vehicle Accident at Keesler Air Force Base
JACKSON, Miss. – Emmett J. Bennett, 24, of Biloxi, was charged Thursday with involuntary manslaughter and operation of a vehicle while impaired causing death following a motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of an Airman and the injury of…
Keesler officials update status of surviving airmen involved in fatal accident
Responding to a media inquiry, officials from Keesler Air Force Base offered an update on the airmen involved in a fatal accident on base on Wednesday. Two of the airmen injured yesterday in a single-vehicle non-training related incident on Keesler…
New hours of operation for two Keesler Gates
Personnel traveling to Keesler Air Force Base on a daily basis will see some changes in the operation of two gates on base for the next eight to…
New commander named at Keesler Air Force Base
Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi held the 81st Training Wing Change of Command Ceremony this morning. A new commander has taken charge over the 81st Training Wing…
WC-130J Aircraft makes emergency landing at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
An aircraft from Keesler Air Force Base had to make an emergency landing this afternoon at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. According to the 403rd Wing on Twitter, one of their WC-130J Aircrafts had an in-flight emergency due…
Keesler Air Force Base offering new way of picking up prescriptions
Keesler Air Force Base has a new way of picking up prescriptions with the new ScriptCenter kiosk which allows prescriptions to be filled and picked up at much more convenient times. Active duty, military retirees, and their family can…
Keesler Air Force Base hosts 2021 Military Women Summit
The 2021 Military Women’s Summit started today in Biloxi, allowing women in uniform the chance to be heard. With over 25 years in the Air Force, Brigadier General Laura Lenderman flew from San Antonio, Texas to speak…
Wicker, Hyde-Smith, Palazzo Announce $3.22M to Construct Keesler Visitor Center
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and U.S. Representative Steven Palazzo, R-Miss., today announced U.S. Air Force approval of $3.22 million to fund the construction of a 4,036-square-foot visitor center at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi. “As a premier military…
Keesler Air Force Base Exchange hosts $10,000 shopping spree for sweepstakes winner
KEESLER AFB (WXXV) — After TSgt. Rebecca Lala's two sons had a good week handling their virtual schooling, she and her husband wanted to take them out for a reward-they just had no idea how big the reward would end…
Keesler to hold basic training graduation on Friday
Officials at Keesler Air Force Base said Monday that it will hold Basic Military Training as scheduled on Friday. Keesler officials said in a press release that the base had minimal damage, which allowed them to hold the graduation exercises.…
Biloxi Police investigating shots fired near Keesler Air Force Base
The Biloxi Police Department is currently investigating a report of shots fired near Keesler Air Force Base. According to Major Chris De Back, a man was seen shooting a gun outside of the base. No one was shot or injured.…
Keesler Air Force Base hosts first-ever drive-through health fair
Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi is taking the health care of our military men and women to a whole new level. The mission: healthcare and cancer screenings. Location: Keesler Air Force Base. The objective: keep our military men and…
Keesler elevates health protection conditions on base
Keesler Air Force Base has taken its Health Protection Condition to Charlie in response to COVID-19. HPCON Charlie measures are mandatory for all Keesler service members, DoD civilian and contractor employees and family members. These measures are required to ensure…
Pitching in at Keesler Air Force Base
Their primary mission is building and constructing and today some Gulfport Seabees put their skills to work to provide cover for those in training at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi. Keesler Air Force Base buzzed with activity Wednesday afternoon…