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Here's process to sponsor visitors to Keesler

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  • By Joes Van Nice
  • 81st Training Wing Public Affairs
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. --  What do I do if I want to sponsor a visitor to Keesler?

Staff Sgt. Jason Moore, 81st Security Forces Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of the pass and identification office at the visitor center, has several recommendations.

Sergeant Moore suggests either calling the pass and registration office, 377-3844, from a base landline or simply sending an official digitaly signed e-mail request to the office's organizational box, 81 SFS/PASS & ID.

"It's best to do this the day of or the day prior to their visit," said Sergeant Moore.

"Vehicle decals are no longer required. The Air Force hasn't issued vehicle decals since March 2007."

Visitors need proof of insurance, vehicle registration and a valid driver's license to obtain a temporary pass to drive on base.

The pass and ID office oversees Defense Biometric Identification System registration. DBIDS is a Defense Department system used to enhance installation security and improve force protection. All DOD cardholders at Keesler are required to register their identification card with DBIDS. The deadline for active-duty members and DOD civilian employees has already passed, and the deadline for retirees and dependents is June 30.

Pass and registration services also include issue of restricted area badges, Geneva Convention cards, civilian dependent identification cards, screening visitors for wants and warrants
and conducting extensive criminal background checks for all contractors. They also authenticate special event access request letters.

For military identification cards, visit the 81st Force Support Squadron's customer service military personnel section, Room 124, Sablich Center, 376-8347.

The pass and ID office, in the visitor center at the White Avenue Gate, is open 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.
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