Keesler Air Force Base

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…

Keesler adds additional shopping day for retirees

Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi has designated specific days for the military retiree & veteran population to shop at the Base Exchange and Grocery Store on base. Beginning Saturday, May 23, the BX and Commissary will be open to…

Keesler announces three confirmed cases of COVID-19

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – Keesler Air Force Base is currently monitoring three positive cases of COVID-19 for an active duty Airman, a spouse of a sister service member, and a retiree. The individuals are in isolation, and the…

Sen. Wicker addresses Kessler AFB housing concerns

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker stepped up to the plate today to dispute concerns over the military housing system at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi. Wicker, who is a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, asked the Secretary…

Update on Keesler Air Force Base

This morning at Biloxi’s Morning Call, Keesler Air Force Base officials gave an update on everything happening at the instillation. With multiple city officials and community business leaders present, they spoke on new initiatives for Gold Star Families, things on…

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…

White Avenue Gate closed until October 14th

The White Avenue gate entrance at Keesler Air Force Base will be closed now through October 14th. The City of Biloxi asked for the gate closure as they complete underground construction repairs along White Avenue and as the city hosts…

Ruck Endurance Challenge at Keesler Air Force Base

Service members at Keesler Air Force competed against each other earlier today to test their skills and endurance. Endurance, agility, teamwork: military service members put those traits on display during the second-ever Defenders Ruck Challenge and Obstacle Course at Keesler…

LGBT Observance Day at Keesler Air Force Base

As Pride Month nears its end, Keesler Air Force Base wanted to commemorate the LGBT community. Local equality groups and a panel of experts were all on hand to promote equality and diversity. Every year, Keesler Air Force Base holds…

Special Olympics opening ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base

Once the Special Olympics Torch made it to the Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, it was met with an energetic crowd. The base is filled with Special Olympic athletes from all over Mississippi. The competitors moved in today and…

2019 Special Olympics

Athletes will be soaring through time in this year’s Special Olympics Summer Games. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is at Keesler Air Force Base with more.

Thunder over the Sound Air Show

The Thunder over the Sound Air Show returned to the Gulf Coast over the weekend for the first time since 2015. Although the weather was less than ideal, thousands made their way to Keesler Air Force Base and Biloxi Beach…

STEM Exhibit for Thunder over the Sound

South Mississippi has seen high anticipation for Thunder over the Sound beginning tomorrow! Keesler is throwing in something to ignite your STEM brain. Both days of the show there will be a science, technology, engineering, and math exhibit. There will…