Memorial Day on the Gulf Coast

Native of Greenwood, Mississippi, 2nd Lt. Samuel Reeves Keesler, Jr., enlisted in the Army Air Service entering World War I.He trained as an aerial observer, gunner and artillery fire controller and provided air support for the U.S. troops. After taking heavy gunfire from enemy aircraft during a

Gulf Coast remembers

Flags for the fallen

Airman Basic Charlie Evans, 335th Training Squadron student, places a U.S. flag in front of a tomb stone at Biloxi National Cemetery in recognition of Memorial Day, May 27, 2017, in Biloxi, Miss. Local veterans, family members and Keesler AFB personnel participated in the event to honor and remember

Biloxi National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony

Col. Jeannine Ryder, 81st Medical Group commander, listens as names of deceased veterans are read during the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Biloxi National Cemetery May 29, 2017, Biloxi, Miss. The ceremony paid homage to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces.

Biloxi Shuckers honor military

Members of the Keesler Honor Guard perform military honors at MGM Park during the Biloxi Shuckers Minor League Baseball Military Appreciation Game May 29, 2016, Biloxi, Miss. Keesler children and leadership also attended the event honoring local military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Marie

Keesler honors Memorial Day with retreat ceremony

Keesler leadership render a salute during the 81st Training Wing Memorial Day Retreat Ceremony May 26, 2016, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The ceremony was held in memory of Operation Desert Storm. Attendees were also encouraged to wear uniforms from their past deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by