Keesler Air Force Base

Actors and Director on Coast For Q&A

The movie "Deepwater Horizon" chronicling the BP Oil Spill is set to open September 30th, but a few of the film's actors are on the coast today. Actors Kurt Russell and Kate Hudson along with director peter Berg will be…

Keesler Cleans the Beach

Biloxi and Keesler Air Force Base have teamed up to beautify the city. Today, two groups of airmen from the 81st Training Wing volunteered to help Biloxi’s Public Works Office clean up the medians in areas on Highway 90. These…

Keesler Air Force Base Bomb Threat

Keesler Air Force Base also received a bomb threat this afternoon. The area involved in the bomb threat was searched and cleared by security personnel. The person accused of making the bomb threat is currently in custody.

New Commander of Second Air Force

A Change of Command Ceremony took over the parade field at Keesler Air Force Base this morning. Major General Mark Brown passed along his duties of Second Air Force to Major General Robert Labrutta. Both were accompanied by loved ones…

Keesler AFB Join Land Use Study Workshop

If you live near the Keesler Air Force Base, the Gulf Regional Planning Commission wants to hear from you tonight. The commission made an announcement about a land use study back in May. The study is meant to look at…

Keesler AFB Joint Land Use Study

In an effort to reduce potential conflict between Keesler Air Force Base and surrounding communities, a joint land use study launches tonight in D’Iberville. It’s a chance for residents to voice their opinions and be a part of the changes…

Keesler AFB Joint Land Use Study

In an effort to reduce potential conflict between Keesler Air Force Base and surrounding communities, a joint land use study launches tonight. It’s a chance for residents to voice their opinion and be a part of the growth that could…

Committee to Host Public Workshops

If you live near the Seabee Base or Keesler Air Force Base, the Gulf Regional Planning Committee wants to hear from you. The committee made an announcement about a land use study back in May. The study is meant to…

Biloxi Gets a Move on Big Projects

The City of Biloxi is getting a move on a number of major projects that have been in the works for years. City officials have officially excepted the $5 million grant to begin building the new gate at Keesler Air…

Mayor Gilich Announces Keesler Gate Funding

Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich received a round of applause when he announced that $5 million is committed toward a new main entrance for Keesler Air Force Base. The money comes from the state and will go towards an estimated…

Mayor Gilich Wants new Gate for Keesler

Biloxi Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich will meet with the City Council tomorrow to discuss a major project for the City of Biloxi and Keesler Air Force Base. Mayor Gilich is aiming to move forward on a new gate for Keesler…

Kids Tour Keesler

About 20 students from Biloxi Public Schools visited Keesler Air Force Base for a hands-on look at STEM projects. The district was awarded a grant which allows the fifth to seventh graders to participate in a week-long summer camp. Today,…

Keesler’s 75th Anniversary

Today marks the historic 75th anniversary of Keesler Air Force Base here on the Gulf Coast. This evening at the Biloxi Visitors Center, community leaders and members of the 81st Training Wing at Keesler Air Force Base gathered for the…

Joint Land Use Studies Announcement

Military bases play a big role in our national security and have a major impact on our local economy and community. News 25’s Laurene Callander explains how grants from the Department of Defense and Mississippi Development Authority will fund joint…

Hurricane Hunters and Flying Jennies

The Hurricane Hunters and the Flying Jennies at Keesler Air Force Base have been busy lately, participating in high profile missions. The Hurricane Hunters aircrew and team of hurricane forecasters visited four Mexican and Caribbean cities as part of the annual…

Pathways to Blue at Keesler Air Force Base

Over 250 cadets from universities in Mississippi and Alabama traveled to Keesler Air Force Base to learn about different career opportunities. This is the second year Keesler hosted “Pathways to Blue,” an event that gives young men and women hands on…

Numbers Rise at Reserve Wing at Keesler Air Force Base

Keesler Air Force Base is used to seeing Flying Jennies soar in the sky and the Hurricane Hunters rush into storms. Now, they will see a rise in man power in the 403rd Reserve Wing. News 25’s Laurene Callander has…

BP Funds to go Toward Keesler Main Gate

Today, Governor Phil Bryant urged the state Legislature to commit $15 million of the BP funds to Keesler Air Force Base for a new gate on Division Street. Moving the main gate at Keesler Air Force Base will cost $37 million…

75th Anniversary Celebration at Keesler Air Force Base

Keesler Air Force Base kicked off their 75th year celebration during a drill down competition and unveiled their 75th anniversary logo. The competition was neck and neck as four Keesler student airmen drill teams were judged on precision, neatness and…