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  • Retired Chief hosts character development seminar

    Retired Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley speaks during a character development seminar at the Sablich Center July 13, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The interactive discussion was designed to positively encourage attendees to become more well-rounded leaders and team members. (U.S. Air

  • NFL running back tackles Keesler Pro Camp

    LeGarrette Blount, Philadelphia Eagles running back, hosted a Pro Camp and 7x7 football tournament July 8 and 9 here. The event was open to Team Keesler and local high school and college-level athletes. “Participants were able to sign up for the two-day flag football tournament and receive guidance

  • Chaplain candidates visit Keesler

    About 20 years ago, an African Methodist Episcopal pastor placed his hands on a 7-year-old boy’s forehead. After a moment of reflection, he prophesied the boy would be a man of God. Today, that boy is now 2nd Lt. William Hammond, an Air Force chaplain candidate completing his Master of Divinity.The

  • Shuckers host military appreciation night

    Keesler Air Force Base families attend the Biloxi Shuckers Minor League Baseball team’s military appreciation night July 8, 2017, in Biloxi, Miss. The Shuckers recognized and honored service members and their families for the dedication, commitment and sacrifices they make for the nation. (U.S. Air

  • Col. Lovette receives 81st SFS boat patrol briefing

    Tech. Sgt. Jared Miller, 81st Security Forces Squadron unit department manager, and Senior Airman Scott Wilmot, 81st SFS visitor center clerk, greet Col. Debra Lovette, 81st Training Wing commander, at the marina July 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The commander received an 81st SFS boat

  • Keesler hosts Pops in the Park

    Conner Cliett, son of retired U.S. Marine Corps William Byrd, tosses a mullet during the mullet toss competition during the Pops in the Park event at Marina Park July 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event also included a kids’ fishing rodeo, fireworks display and music performances.