Keesler participates with local authorities in exercise Published Feb. 16, 2011 By 050211 KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- The 81st Training Wing will be conducting an exercise in conjunction with local authorities Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011. Exercises like these provide the base an opportunity to practice our coordination with local emergency responders in an effort to be better prepared in crisis situations. Heightened activity on and off base should be expected throughout the day. For questions or more information contact the Public Affairs office at 228-377-2783.