• AICUZ study is released Monday at the Biloxi Visitors Center

    Keesler's updated Air Installation Compatible Use Zone study is released at a public meeting, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Biloxi Visitors Center, second floor, 1050 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi.The study addresses aircraft noise and accident potential zones created by current flying operations at Keesler.

  • Unknown Substance Eliminated as a Threat

    During a routine mail sort on the second floor of the Locker House on Keesler Air Force Base, a sorter noted a powder-like substance on her hands. Officials were called in to investigate the situation. All precautions were initiated to ensure the safety of all involved and the surrounding community.

  • Keesler "Haunted Hangar" open to the public

    Keesler's "Haunted Hangar" will be open to the public one night only - Oct. 28, from 6-11 p.m. Those interested in attending can park at the main gate on White Ave. Transportation will be provided from the gate to the hangar and back. No bags, purses or any kind of weapons are allowed. The cost is

  • Special Operations 812-mile memorial march reaches Keesler Monday

    Eighteen special tactics Airmen began an 812-mile trek Sunday, Oct. 16, from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas and the team is expected to pass in front of Keesler on highway 90 at White Ave. on Oct. 24 at approximately 10 a.m.The team relaying through five states, averaging 12.5 miles per leg. Each

  • Lt. Gen. Lord available for interview Tuesday

    Lt. Gen. William (Bill) Lord, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force chief of warfighting integration and chief information officer, will be at Keesler Air Force Base Oct. 17-20 to co-host Scope Warrior, an annual strategic planning conference for senior Air Force communications leaders. Lord will

  • 2nd Air Force change of command ceremony

    Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, will assume command of 2nd Air Force from Maj. Gen. Mary Kay Hertog at 10 a.m. July 21 on the Keesler parade field.If media would like to interview General Patrick before the ceremony, please contact Keesler Public Affairs at 228-377-1179 or email 81trw.pa@us.af.mil no

  • Keesler hosts 2011 Special Olympics

    IMMEDIATE RELEASE:What: Keesler AFB will host the 43rd anniversary of the Mississippi Special Olympics Summer Games, May 13-15.Where: Various locations depending on the event. Click for event schedule. Note: The opening ceremonies will be held Friday, May 13th at 8 p.m. on base in the Levitow

  • FORCE PROTECTION CONDITION BRAVO IMPLEMENTED

    At the direction of Air Education and Training Command, the 81st Training Wing commander has implemented Force Protection Condition Bravo.Higher headquarters has directed and the installation commander has implemented FPCON BRAVO, due to an increased potential of terrorist operations worldwide. All

  • Air show closes road and facilities

    As Angels Over the Bay gets ready to take off there are several closures on and around the base the people should be aware of. The Back Bay area will be closed effective March 17 and 18 from noon to 5 p.m. and March 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A map of the restricted Back Bay area is available

  • Keesler gears up for Angels Over the Bay Air Show and Open House

    With less than two weeks before the Angels Over the Bay Air Show and Open House, March 19 and 20, information about parking and the air show layout are now available on the official Keesler website. The website also features the most up-to-date list of performers and static displays, tips for the