Fighting the oil slick

A C-130 Hercules from the Air Force Reserve Command's 910th Airlift Wing at Youngstown-Warren Air Reserve Station, Ohio, drops an oil-dispersing chemical into the Gulf of Mexico May 5, 2010, as part of the Deepwater Horizon Response effort. The 910th AW specializes in aerial spray and is the Department of Defense's only large-area, fixed-wing aerial spray unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)

Keesler personnel urged to stay informed, get involved on the gulf oil spill efforts

Published May 7, 2010
By Staff Sgt Kimberly Moore
81Training Wing Public Affairs

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- With the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico impacting the livelihood of coast residents, Keesler Air Force Base officials encourages all its members and families to stay informed and get involved.

Informational links:
Harrison County Emergency Management Agency
City of Gulfport
City of Biloxi
Environmental Protection Agency
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency
Department of Homeland Security

To volunteer:
United Way
Audubon
Institute for Marine Mammal studies
Deep water horizon response

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