Keesler hosts SOMS training camp

In preparation for the Special Olympics summer games, Keesler hosted the Special Olympic athletes of Mississippi for the first time in almost three years.From powerlifting, basketball, golf and more, Keesler staff and Airmen from around base prepared sports training environments for the

Bridging the gap: SOMS promotes unity at the Summer Games 2019

The Special Olympics Mississippi 2019 Summer Games is back to the Gulf Coast with a twist, May 10-11 here. This year for the first-time ever a unified relay team competes in the Special Olympics Summer Games. “The summer games is a huge partnership between Keesler and the Mississippi community that

Special Olympics begins at Keesler

Keesler hosts SOMS 2017

Keesler hosted more than 3,200 athletes, directors, coaches, family members and volunteers spanning over 16 regions across Mississippi for the 31st Annual Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games. Founded in 1968, Special Olympics hosts sporting events around the world for people of all ages with

Boots vs. Badges starts off 2017 SOMS

The ‘Boots’ team, made up of Keesler Airmen and Special Olympics athletes, pump each other up during the Boots vs. Badges volleyball game at the Blake Fitness Center, May 13, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler Airmen competed against City of Biloxi police officers and firefighters as the

Dragons prep to host 2017 SOMS

Keesler is set to host more than 700 athletes for this year’s Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games, May 19-21, here.This year marks the 31st year the base has hosted athletes from across Mississippi as they compete to qualify for the national games.Jackie Pope, Keesler Airman and Family