Butterflies released for fallen heroes

Keesler and community partner on aircraft crash full-scale exercise

The 81st Training Wing and community partners participate in a full-scale exercise at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Oct. 3, 2025. The exercise involved both Keesler AFB and Biloxi first responders and other agencies to respond to a simulated aircraft crash and subsequent actions to support the community. (U.S. Air Force video by Richard Meuse)

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Butterflies released for fallen heroes

09.26.2025 | Photo by Kemberly Groue

Yolanda Wallace, wife of U.S. Air Force retired Master Sgt. Gary Wallace, releases a butterfly during the Butterfly Release Ceremony honoring...

Warrior of the Week: A1C Kaleb Tewes

09.24.2025 | Photo by Kemberly Groue

U.S. Air Force Col. Johnathan Eccles, 81st Training Wing deputy commander, presents a certificate to Airman 1st Class Kaleb Tewes, 81st TRW public...

A look into ATC at Keesler

09.05.2025 | Photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Tewes

A switch is turned on in the air traffic control tower on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 8, 2025. Air traffic controllers are required...

Detachment 2 activates during ceremony

09.19.2025 | Photo by Kemberly Groue

U.S. Air Force Maj. Krista Bible, Second Air Force Detachment 2 commander, delivers remarks during the Second Air Force Detachment 2 activation...

Keesler celebrates Air Force's 78th birthday

09.20.2025 | Photo by Kemberly Groue

Leticia Henry, spouse of U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Javid Henry, 333rd Training Squadron student, takes a group photo of 81st Security Forces Squadron...

Keesler pays tribute to POW/MIA with retreat ceremony

09.19.2025 | Photo by Kemberly Groue

U.S. Air Force Col. Chris Robinson, 81st Training Wing commander, speaks with Diane Moore, Gold Star Family Member, during the POW/MIA Retreat...

Never forgotten: vigil run pays tribute to POW/MIA

09.19.2025 | Photo by Kemberly Groue

Keesler personnel participate in the POW/MIA run and vigil at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 19, 2025. National POW/MIA Recognition...

Full throttle: 81st TRSS puts F-15 engine on display

09.09.2025 | Photo by Senior Airman Kurstyn Canida

Civilians from the 81st Training Support Squadron gather around the F15 Pratt & Whitney F100 engine display they are building at Keesler Air Force...

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Keesler and community partner on aircraft crash...

10.02.2025 | Video by Richard Meuse

The 81st Training Wing and community partners participate in a full-scale exercise at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Oct. 3, 2025. The...

Financial Readiness

09.23.2025 | Video by Jonathan Carter

Financial readiness is an essential part of being prepared in the event of a mandatory evacuation order.

Ignite the Beacon - Molding Airmen

09.15.2025 | Video by Jonathan Carter

U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Christian Duffy, 336th Training Squadron Instructor, Cyber Fundamentals, discusses the role instructors have in...

Ignite the Beacon Podcast Highlights

09.15.2025 | Video by Jonathan Carter

Ignite the Beacon offers an inside look at life as an Air Education and Training Command (AETC) instructor at Keesler Air Force Base. Join a panel...

BRACER FORGE 9/11 Remembrance

09.12.2025 | Video by Jonathan Carter

The 333rd TRS held a BRACER FORGE exercise at Keesler Air Force Base on September 12, 2025. Airmen from 81st TRG took part in a series of tasks in...

Defeating the Silent Enemy

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Keesler Air Force Base invites you to the 2025 Air Force Ball, Sept. 20 at the IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi, Mississippi. Join us as we...

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09.23.2025 | Story by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Tewes

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39 years of excellence: The career of Mr. Moseley

09.04.2025 | Story by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Tewes

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09.02.2025 | Story by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex

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Commentary: Foundations 300, building leaders for...

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81st TRW welcomes Col. Robinson as new commander

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U.S. Air Force Col. Billy Pope relinquished command to Col. Christopher J. Robinson. The ceremony was presided over by Maj. Gen. Wolfe Davidson,...

Leadership in Action: 2025 LEAD-a-Thon challenges...

06.02.2025 | Story by Airman 1st Class Kurstyn Canida

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Mississippi – Service members and civilians from across Keesler Air Force Base and beyond gathered here for the third annual LEAD-a-Thon, a two-day leadership development event hosted by Dragon University, May 29–30.

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On the road between the training dorms and the schoolhouses, lines of cars rolled through, rushing to make it past the crosswalk before super...

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09.30.2022 | Audio by Jonathan Carter

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What Is A Focused, Driven Warrior - Ep. 2

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