KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Keesler is set to host the 2015 Mississippi Special Olympics Summer Games May 8-9.
Events begin Friday, May 8 with the arrival of the "Flame of Hope" at 12:30 p.m. at the base’s White Avenue Gate. Opening ceremonies take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Levitow Training Support Facility.
Sporting events begin Saturday, May 9 at 9 a.m. For a complete schedule, log on to http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123446566.
Any media interested in covering this event should contact the Public Affairs office by Thursday, May 7, at (228) 377-2783 or email us at 81trw.pa@us.af.mil
For schedule changes due to inclement weather, call 228-377-0155.