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  • 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

  • Krewe of Medics celebrate 30 years

    The 2018 Krewe of Medics Royalty Court pose for a photo during the 30th Annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball at the Bay Breeze Event Center Feb. 3, 2018, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Krewe of Medics hosts a yearly ball to give Keesler Medical Center personnel a taste of the Gulf

  • Keesler Kids celebrate Month of the Military Child

    The 81st Training Wing hosted Child Pride Day in celebration of Month of the Military Child April 8 at Marina Park. The event festivities included a parade, Easter egg hunt, arts and crafts and information booths for more than 1,000 children and family members.

  • 'Let the good times roll'

    Keesler leadership and their families attend the Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras parade Feb. 28, 2017, in Biloxi, Miss. Every Mardi Gras season, Keesler personnel participate in local parades to show their support of the communities surrounding the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Child development center celebrates Mardi Gras with parade

    Autumn Whidby, daughter of Tech. Sgt. Albert Whidby, 334th Training Squadron instructor supervisor, participates in the Keesler Child Development Center Mardi Gras parade Feb. 28, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. More than 300 children participated in the event, which started in 2009. (U.S.

  • Gulf Coast community celebrates Veterans Day

    Nearly 5,000 Mississippi and Louisiana residents celebrated Veterans Day by honoring past and present service members during the 16th Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in D’Iberville, Mississippi, Nov. 12.The spectators showed their support as more than 50 military themed floats and performers