Legal office blazes trail to assist with gaining citizenship Published Oct. 6, 2010 By Legal Office KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Keesler is the first base in the Air Force to establish a partnership with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to assist military personnel and their family members with establishing U.S. citizenship. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 14, a USCIS representative will be in the legal office to meet with military members, their families, retirees and dependents to answer questions about becoming a citizen, legal permanent residency and the naturalization process. The representative will be able to explain the application process and how being a military member helps the immigration process. Walk-ins and appointments are welcome. "UCSIS plans to have a representative on base each month, so call the legal office if you can't make the Oct. 14 date," said Capt. Virginia Mack. "The success of this program depends on its use by the Keesler community. " For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 377-8601 or Captain Mack, 377-8132.