Hurricane Hunters track winter storm

A crew from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, Hurricane Hunters, flew a mission from here Thursday to investigate a low pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico.According to the National Hurricane Center website, this system may have turned into a nor'easter during the weekend.Nor'easters are

Desert Storm 25 years later: Gulf War veterans recall experiences

Sunday notes the 25th Anniversary of Operation Desert Storm. U.S. and coalition forces began attacking Iraqi military forces Jan. 17, 1991, to oust them from Kuwait, transitioning operations from Operation Desert Shield to Operation Desert Storm. More than 500,000 American servicemembers deployed to

Keesler: UAS No Fly Zone

Many 403rd members who may have received a special bit of technology under the tree this year, there are special federal laws and base regulations to consider. For instance, on Keesler AFB it is prohibited to fly Unmanned Aerial Systems, radio controlled aircraft, or as they are more commonly known,

Checking for a smooth landing

Senior Airman David Crabtree, a crew chief with the 403rd Maintenance Group checks the tires and landing gear for a pre-flight inspection of a routine training flight at Keesler Air Force Base, 6 January, 2015. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Master. Sgt. Brian Lamar)

Christmas comes early for Keesler Child Development Center

The dream of flying often starts during childhood. Sometimes it's an experience at an Air Show or just staring out the window watching contrails crisscross the sky that sparks passion and wonder. Sometimes, it's a toy. With a touch of imagination, the wind can be blowing through your hair and the

Keesler reserve and active wings integrate force support

The Air Force Reserve's 403rd Force Support Squadron and the Air Force's 81st FSS here began the process of integrating their personnel services to assist Air Force members, reservists, their families and military retirees served by both units.According to Capt. April Martin, 403rd Military

Santa visits 403rd Wing

Children's voices and laughter echoed through the Isochronal Inspection dock at the 403rd Wing Children's Holiday Party today, while the scent of pizza and popcorn filled the air."This party is just a little something to give back to the kids for the time they do without their parents throughout the

First sergeant refurbishes pedal airplanes

Hydraulic Citizen Airmen stay fluid under pressure

Resorting to your training is what an Airman does in the days that life throws you a curve ball and you have to find a way to knock the mission out of the park and keep moving forward. Curveballs can come out of nowhere and if you are not prepared, they can threaten you or the others around you.For

Rokerthon 2 highlights Team Keesler on Veterans Day

Al Roker, TODAY Show weather anchor, stopped by Keesler as part of his Guinness World Record-breaking effort "Rokerthon 2" on Veterans Day today."Rokerthon 2" sees the weatherman delivering national and local weather forecasts in all 50 states in just one week.At his stop in Biloxi, Mississippi,