Keesler Air Force Base

STEM Exhibit Center at Keesler Air Force Base

South Mississippi has seen high anticipation for Thunder over the Sound beginning tomorrow. Today, Keesler Air Force Base is taking this opportunity to show off their science, technology, engineering, and math exhibit center before the air show begins. News 25’s…

Added business for Coast hotels

With Keesler Air Force Base and the City of Biloxi teaming up for this year’s air show, the White House Hotel is gearing up for added business. Over 100,000 people are expected at the Biloxi air show, making it one…

Hometown hero to fly high

It’s not every day you get the chance to fly in a military plane, but for one Biloxi educator he’s been given the chance of a lifetime. Popp’s Ferry Elementary Principal Todd Boucher will have the chance to ride shotgun…

Unsafe work environment claims at Keesler Air Force Base

Choosing to serve in the military is one of the most courageous things you can do. After serving in active duty, Larry McDonald began fabrication work at the Keesler Air Force Base. Since then, his life has been flipped upside…

‘Thunder over the Sound’ disaster training

It was a bloody scene over in Biloxi this morning, but no need to worry. It was all for a good reason. Over 150 volunteers covered themselves in fake blood and wounds in an attempt to simulate victims of a…

Keesler adjusts gate schedule for spring break

Spring Break weekend officially kicks off today and traffic is expected to be heavy. In response, Keesler Air Force Base is adjusting their gate schedule until Monday, April 15th. The main entrance at White Avenue is closed to car and…

Special Tactics Airmen ruck along Highway 90

A unique military tribute marched tonight from Bay St. Louis all the way to Keesler Air Force Base. Two Special Tactics airmen rucked along Highway 90. When they arrived in Biloxi, 50 Keesler officers and airmen joined them. A ruck…

Keesler Air Force Base Promotions Ceremony

Every month Keesler Air Force Base holds a promotions ceremony to honor those airmen and women who are climbing ranks. Today, Keesler held their 81st Training Wing’s Promotions Ceremony and it was a little out of the ordinary. In addition…

2019 Thunder over the Sound: Air and Space Show

There’s plenty of time to brace yourself and prepare for yet another magnificent air show here on the Coast. Keesler Air Force Base and the City of Biloxi are preparing for the 2019 Thunder over the Sound: Air and Space…

2019 Thunder over the Sound: Air and Space Show

There’s plenty of time to brace yourself and prepare for yet another magnificent air show here on the Coast. Keesler Air Force Base and the City of Biloxi are preparing for the 2019 Thunder over the Sound: Air and Space…

Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs at Keesler

Today the nation’s most elite honor guard performed in Biloxi. The members of the Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team can’t afford to miss a beat because if they do it could be deadly. Senior Airman Ira Hall said, “It…

Keesler Air Force Base Technology Expo

A lot has changed over the past 20 years, but Keesler Air Force Base continues to hold its annual technology expo and today was no exception with the show going two decades strong. Keeping our nation and local community safe,…

'Thunder Over the Sound' coming to Biloxi in May

This coming spring, the air will be filled again with flying jets, but this time it’s not the Blues Over Biloxi. It's the Thunder Over the Sound: the Keesler and Biloxi Air and Space show. Keesler is partnering with the…

Mammothon event at Keesler Air Force Base

Keesler Air Force Base was covered in pink today for their eighth annual Mammothon. The cancer screening and preventative health fair holds walk-in screenings for multiple types of cancer and chronic diseases in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Those…

Seabee killed at Keesler Air Force Base

The Seabee killed in the shooting at Keesler Air Force Base has been identified. Grace Kayla Davis-Marcheschi has died. The shooting happened early Saturday morning at military housing belonging to Keesler Air Force Base. Marcheschi was assigned to Naval Construction…

Missing airman investigation

Authorities are investigating the death of a Keesler airman with the possibility of an alligator being involved. Authorities recovered the body of Staff Sgt. Luis Cisneros-Godinez from the Tchoutacabouffa River on Sunday. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks…

Lights for Life lantern vigil

Come light up the sky with Keesler Air Force Base and Crusaders for Veterans to honor those loved ones lost to suicide. The Lights for Life lantern vigil takes place September 27th from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Biloxi…

Keesler honors World War II hero

Today, Keesler Air Force Base welcomed a special guest of honor whose family has served our country for generations and even made global history, changing the course of world events. News 25’s Toni Miles takes us to Biloxi where Brigadier…

On a mission at Biloxi National Cemetery

Keesler Air Force Base will have volunteers out in full force tomorrow at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Their mission is to help clean headstones for their fellow military men and women who have been laid to rest. It’s headed up…

Deceased Keesler active duty member identified

First Lt. Sonagnon Dabli died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug 21, 2018, here. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Lt. Dabli,” said Col. Lance C. Burnett, 81st Training Wing vice commander. “Sonagnon was relatively new to Keesler and…

Alpha Warrior Battle event

If you’re a fan of the show ‘American Ninja Warrior,’ the Alpha Warrior battle event held at Keesler Air Force Base is a must see. At the Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, a test of strength and skill is…

Keesler Air Force Base hosts kids golf camp

Keesler Air Force Base hosted their Golf 4 Kids summer camp today. It was the last day of the summer golf camp and kids were teeing off to bring their golf skills up to par. Professional golf instructor Daniel Gillus…

Battle of Midway Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base

In June of 1942, the U.S. Navy overpowered the Japanese in the Battle of Midway, a battle which still has an impact 76 years later. Tuesday morning on Keesler Air Force Base, the Center for Naval Aviation Training Unit held…