Keesler Air Force Base

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…