Keesler stands by to support efforts in oil spill recovery operations Published May 1, 2010 By News Staff 81st Training Wing Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Keesler officials are keeping a vigilant watch on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and are standing by to assist where needed with Department of Defense efforts. For the most current updates on the military's efforts with the oil spill, visit the DoD's official news site.