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  • Keesler and Biloxi delivers their first-ever joint air show

    The thunder has subsided and the City of Biloxi and Keesler Air Force Base can exhale after the much anticipated Thunder over the Sound: Keesler and Biloxi Air and Space Show.This year’s headliners were none other than our very own U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. The Air Force’s premier demonstration

  • Thunder Over the Sound: behind the scenes

    After months of planning, the City of Biloxi and Keesler Air Force Base hosted the first-ever joint air show with two different locations, May 4-5.Many people came out to see the static displays of different air craft and performances. What many people don’t think about is the planning and

  • Thunderbird performance dazzles Make-A-Wish families

    As the first F-16 U.S. Air Force Thunderbird zoomed past the beach, the children flocked toward the barrier separating the flight path from the seating. Amazement struck across their faces as the Thunderbirds performed each aerial technique.The Make-A-Wish Foundation offered children diagnosed with

  • Thunderbirds touch down for Keesler & Biloxi air show

    The time is near…. The Thunder Over the Sound: Keesler and Biloxi Air and Space Show begins with the arrival of the star aerial performers, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds today, May 2, at the Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport, Mississippi.

  • Keesler recognizes newest Gold Star Family member

    Losing the life of a loved one is a risk service members and their families take every day in the armed forces. The Air Force aims to care for the families of the Airmen who pay the ultimate sacrifice to defend their country.Ashton Belcher, brother of Maj. Arthur R. Belcher’s, received a Gold Star

  • Keesler Airman receives 2019 Military Volunteer of the Year award

    Every year the City of Biloxi recognizes individuals who have volunteered their time and had a positive impact on the local communityOne of those individuals was Senior Airman Michael Padgett, 81st Communications Squadron client systems technician, who received the 2019 Military Volunteer of the