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Due to Hurricane Katrina, much of the information provided here could be outdated.  Until a review and rewrite can be accomplished, newcomers are encouraged to regularly review the Keesler web sites (please see the Phone Directory) for current information. The Family Support staff will be updating all of the community web sites so you can gather information regarding services/housing/education/employment across the Gulf Coast area.

Location: Keesler AFB is located approximately 1 hour east of New Orleans, 1 hour west of Mobile, AL, and 4 hours south of Jackson, MS. We are on Mississippi's "Gulf Coast".

Major Command: Air Education and Training Command

Mission: The largest mission at Keesler is the 81st Training Wing training mission and is responsible for nearly 500 training courses both locally and at other bases.

Mission Statement: Advance Critical Mission Capabilities of the Air and Space Expeditionary Force... Warriors... Training Warriors... For Warriors!

Telephone Access: DSN 597-XXXX
Commercial: (228)377-XXXX or if on base 7-XXXX
Information: 113   Operator 0

Keesler is part of Air Education and Training Command, and our primary mission since 1941 has been training.  The emphasis is on high-technology training in a number of fields, primarily in the electronics specialties.  Avionics maintenance, radio and radar systems maintenance, communications-electronics, computer systems programming and maintenance, air traffic control, and weather training are but a few of the main specialties taught at Keesler.

For a thorough history of the installation visit the installation web site as listed in Contacts.


Keesler AFB: Installation
Installation Overview

Name : Base INTRO Manager POC : SSgt Adams
Address : 81 MSS/DPMPS, 500 Fisher Street Room 126
City : Keesler AFB State : MS Zip : 39534
Phone : 228-377-3918 Fax :
Comment :
Contact squadron orderly room first to see if a sponsor has been appointed. If you encounter problems, contact the base INTRO Manager.

Name : Relocation Assistance Program
Address : 81 MSS/DPF, 500 Fisher Street, Room 112
City : Keesler AFB State : MS Zip : 39534-2554
Phone : 228-377-2179; DSN 597-2179 Fax : 228-377-3063; DSN 597-3063
Comment :
Relocation assistance office can assist new single members as well as families with information about base agencies and community points of contact. Keesler Relocation Office also has a satellite office in the Triangle student area for use after hours.
Official Installation Link

Base Operator
DSN: 597-1110
(228) 377-1110

Major Units
81st Training Wing

Billeting/Quarters
DSN: 597-9986
(228) 377-9986

Mailing Address
500 Fisher Street, Building 0701, Room 112
Keesler AFB, MS
39534-2554

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