Keesler Air Show & Open House

From Keesler Air Show & Open House Website:

Keesler AFB has officially announced plans for an air show and open house, March 28-29, 2015.

Base planners are working to secure headliners for the spring event and expect to announce participating acts in the weeks ahead.

Brig. Gen. Patrick Higby, 81st Training Wing commander, expressed his enthusiasm in announcing the event, stating "once again, we are excited to be hosting this special event for the Gulf Coast and our surrounding communities."

For several years, the Department of Defense curtailed airshows and open houses due to budget constraints, however, restrictions have eased, allowing Keesler to host one this Spring. Keesler's last air shows were in 2009 and 2011, drawing about 142,000 and 160,000 people to the base respectively.

It's important we bring this event back," said Higby. "Besides having the opportunity to showcase our Airmen and the Air Force mission, it promotes positive community relations and supports the Air Force's recruiting and retention goals."