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  • Keesler, Biloxi host joint air show

    Keesler Air Force Base and the city of Biloxi, Miss., working with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, have confirmed that the official date for “Thunder Over the Sound: The Keesler and Biloxi Air and Space Show” will be May 4, and 5, 2019. The event takes place over both KAFB and the Biloxi sound.

  • Returning service members recognized at concert

    Country music star Martina McBride performs at the opening night of her Joy of Christmas tour in Biloxi, Miss., Nov. 23, 2018. During her performance, McBride recognized two Keesler Air Force Base military members who had recently returned from deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sarah

  • Keesler, Gulf Coast communities celebrate Veterans Day

    Keesler leadership and base personnel participated in the 18th annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day parade celebration in Gulfport, Miss., Nov. 10. "It's an absolute honor to be a part of this parade today, and a part of this community," said Col. Lance Burnett, 81st Training Wing vice commander. "There's

  • Keesler connects with retirees at appreciation day

    U.S. Air Force Col. Debra Lovette, 81st Training Wing commander, speaks to a group of retirees during Retiree Appreciation Day inside the Roberts Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Facility at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Oct. 26, 2018. The annual event is designed to connect retirees with on

  • 81st CS welcomes new commander

    Maj. Jon Drummond, incoming 81st Communications Squadron commander, took command from Lt. Col. Jerry Hambright, outgoing 81st CS commander, during a change of command ceremony here, June 28. Col. Danny Davis, 81st Mission Support Group commander, presided over the ceremony. Drummond is coming to