Due to Hurricane Katrina, much of the information provided here could be outdated.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
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Name : Base INTRO Manager
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POC : SSgt Adams
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Address : 81 MSS/DPMPS, 500 Fisher Street Room 126
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City : Keesler AFB
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State : MS
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Zip : 39534
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Phone : 228-377-3918
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Fax :
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Contact squadron orderly room first to see if a sponsor has been appointed. If you encounter problems, contact the base INTRO Manager.
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Name : Relocation Assistance Program
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Address : 81 MSS/DPF, 500 Fisher Street, Room 112
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City : Keesler AFB
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State : MS
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Zip : 39534-2554
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Phone : 228-377-2179; DSN 597-2179
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Fax : 228-377-3063; DSN 597-3063
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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.
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