Keesler Air Force Base

Keesler Medical Center named best in Air Force

The Air Force Surgeon General has awarded Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center with ‘Hospital of the Year’ award. With 25,000 patients a year, Keesler Medical Center is one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the entire Department of…

On the Frontlines: Keesler Air Force Base

The Fisher House Foundation is going above and beyond to answer the call of duty when it comes to supporting our military men and women and their families. News 25’s Toni Miles takes us to Keesler Air Force Base to…

Home away from Home Project

Thanksgiving can be lonely for the dozens of airmen and women on Keesler Air Force Base who are thousands of miles away from their families. That is why Keesler has taken part in the Home away from home Project for…

Mississippi lawmakers applaud Keesler Air Force Base

Three Mississippi politicians expressed gratitude today at Keesler Air Force Base for meeting its commitment to provide full manpower for the 815th Airlift Squadron, better known as the Flying Jennies. U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker, alongside Congressman Steven…

Flying Jennies are back at Keesler Air Force Base

Today the Keesler Air Force Base celebrates the completion of the rebuilding of the 815th Airlift Squadron. News 25’s Taylor Rubach got a closer look on the Air Force Base and gives us more on the Flying Jennies Airlift Mission.…

Keesler Air Force Base Division Street gate

Thursday during Keesler Air Force Base’s first media day, members got a chance to take a look at the site of the future Division Street gate. The Division Street Gate would replace the gate that is used as Keesler’s main…

Mammothon at Keesler Air Force Base

Breast cancer awareness is more than just a month, it’s an initiative to promote breast health all the time. Finding the time to schedule a mammogram often keeps women away. That is why the 81st Medical Group at Keesler Air…

Keesler Air Force Base shooting range

Today, Keesler Air Force Base hosted its first media day. The day offered a chance for media outlets including WXXV to tour the base and check out the many things that Keesler Air Force Base is doing and some of…

Appreciation day for military retirees

The Keesler Retiree Affairs Office hosted its annual appreciation day for military retirees this morning. The purpose of the event is to honor and show appreciation to all military retirees while allowing them the opportunity to receive information from various…

Cruisin’ Keesler Car, Truck and Bike Show

Saturday was the 14th annual Cruisin’ Keesler Car, Truck, and Bike Show. Classic car, truck, and bike owners lined the space at Marina Park on Keesler Air Force Base. The event gave airmen and their families an opportunity to connect…

Lights for Lives

For the month of September, we honor the memories of victims of suicide. Tonight, the Keesler Air Force Base held a candle light vigil and sky lantern vigil for people who lost their loved ones to suicide. The event, Lights…

Keesler informs public about drones

Keesler Air Force Base is trying to educate the public and bring awareness to the safety of using drones. Today, they held a town hall meeting at the Biloxi Visitors Center to discuss unmanned aircraft systems and their impact near…

Drill down competition at Keesler Air Force Base

A drill down competition revolved around precision, teamwork, and practice for airmen at Keesler Air Force Base this morning. The quarterly event allows four squadrons to go toe to toe with the winner taking home the trophy for best overall…

Diversity Day at Keesler Air Force Base

The Air Force has a legacy of leading the way in removing barriers to opportunity. Today, Keesler Air Force Base did just that at their annual Diversity Day Celebration. Members in charge of the celebration told News 25 that respecting…

Change of Command Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base

The change of command ceremony is one of the most important military traditions in history. Today, Keesler Air Force Base said their goodbyes to Colonel Michele Edmondson and welcomed in Colonel Debra Lovette. News 25’s Taylor Rubach attended the ceremony…

Reports of armed man forces Keesler to lock down

The search is on for the armed man that forced Keesler Air Force Base into a security alert this morning. After the base returned to normal operations, police had to alert a retirement community in Gulfport that the man could…

Gate closures expected as part of FPCON exercise

Personnel and visitors going to or near here should anticipate potential congestion Thursday, Aug. 3 around 8:30 a.m. due to gate closures related to a force protection exercise taking place. Those traveling on, through or by Keesler AFB may experience…

Gas leak on Keesler Air Force Base

A natural gas leak causes Keesler Air Force Base to temporarily shut down its commissary and base exchange. The leak occurred in the area around the old swimming pool and the post office around 7:30 a.m. The base closed several…

Keesler Air Force Base sends condolences

The military plane crash affects those here locally as well. Keesler Air Force Base 81st Training Wing Commander Colonel Debra Lovette made a statement regarding the KC- 130 plane crash. She says: “On behalf of all members of Team Keesler,…

Battle of Midway commemoration at Keesler

This week marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Today, a ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base commemorated the historic battle. The Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit hosted the ceremony. Keesler sailors, marines, and airmen were…

Announcement of new Keesler gate project

It’s the project that has been contemplated for more than 15 years. Keesler’s new main entry gate project has finally been announced and will be located at Division Street and Forrest Avenue. Today, News 25’s Taylor Rubach got a closer…

Air Force jet could land on U.S 90

Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich is asking the U.S. Air Force Museum and the state highway department to allow a return of something from the city’s past: an Air Force plane on display on Highway 90. A plane had been…