Installation disaster recovery exercise prepares Keesler personnel for real-world events
Sarah Stassen, 81st Force Support Squadron community readiness specialist, conducts a personal assessment needs review with U.S. Airman 1st Class Evan Gary, 334th Training Squadron student, during the installation disaster recovery exercise at Keesler Air Force Base, June 23, 2026. The exercise tested complex post-disaster recovery operations, specifically caring for displaced personnel, processing disaster claims, and navigating civil-military legal boundaries in a degraded communication environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)