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Blood Drive at the Keesler BX on Friday, April 17th, starting 0900

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Blood Drive at the Keesler BX on Friday, April 17th, starting 0900

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Blood Donation Opportunities:  13-17 April

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Blood Donation Opportunities:  13-17 April

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MAY 1 | 5 – 9 pm
Bay Breeze Event Center

The annual Crawfish Cook-Off and tasting is back, and it’s hotter than ever! Open to all with base access and sponsored guests of all ages. Enjoy all the crawfish and fixin's!

You can purchase tickets at The Bay Breeze Event Center Office starting April 27.

$20 Taster Ticket

$7* Non-Taster Ticket

*The non-taster ticket gets a burger or hot dog and chips with admission.

Want to compete? Gather your team and get ready to battle it out for the title of BEST crawfish cooks in town. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just in it for the fun, we love seeing teams come together and show off their skills. It’s easy — and free! Each team can have up to four members. All you need to bring is your cooking equipment and your favorite seasonings; we’ll provide the crawfish and potatoes. Teams are competing for 1st, 2nd, 3rd & People’s Choice.

If you want to participate as a competitor, call The Bay Breeze Event Center office at 228.377.2334 for details.

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AFSA is looking for volunteers to help support the Pink Heart Funds Ribbon Walk 2026. We often raise $50K-$75K each time! You can use the QR code in the pink flyer to sign up. For any questions, POCs are MSgt Robert Boyce, TSgt Cristina Eck, and TSgt Jordan Toop. Thank you for your assistance.

Who: Local community members + All service members and AiTs

What: Pink Heart Funds Ribbon Walk 2026

When: Saturday, April 18th, 2026

Registration: 0630 5K Run: 0730 5K Walk: 0900

Where:  Point Cadet Park – 121 Cadet Street, Biloxi, MS 39530

Additional information for those that want to get involved

There are 3 shifts, 0500-1300, 0500-0900, and 0900-1300. There is an opening for 30 people per time slot.

Areas to work other than set up/tear down crew:

Registration

Survivor Area

Trophies

Traffic

Route

Wet Zone

Store

Raffle Ticket

Sign-up link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CA8AD28A2F5C52-62925774-pink#/

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Into gaming? Is Cosplay your jam?

Help the 2026 Keesler Con event by volunteering!

SIGN UP:

https://volunteersignup.org/JWQWR

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NEW Fitness Hours - Starting APRIL 1, 2026

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NEW Fitness Hours - Starting APRIL 1, 2026

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Blood Donation Opportunities:  6-17 April

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Blood Donation Opportunities:  6-17 April

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Interested in donating meals to Fisher House families?  Here's your chance!

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Interested in donating meals to Fisher House families?  Here's your chance!

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Located at the Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS, the Keesler AFB Fisher House provides a “home away from home,” allowing veterans, retirees, active duty, and their families to be together during extended treatments or hospitalizations. We have two facilities available. One house is a 15,000 square foot facility with 15 private guest suites and our other house is 5,000 square feet with 7 private guest suites. Each room is professionally decorated and beautifully furnished. In addition to private bedrooms with adjoining bathroom, the house includes a fully-equipped kitchen for families and caregivers to use during their stay. The Fisher House also provides:
* A spacious common dining room
* Family room and living room
* Laundry facilities
* TV/DVD player
* Guest Wi-Fi A family’s love is always the best medicine. When a loved one is injured or ill, a Fisher House unites families and relieves the financial and emotional burden of being away from home. Here at the Keesler AFB Fisher House, we create a warm compassionate environment where families find support and encouragement from others in similar circumstances. “Dedicated to our greatest national treasure--Our military service men and women and their loved ones.” --Zachary Fisher, Founder Fisher House Program

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Keesler AFB Exchange Food Truck Schedule - April 2026

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Keesler AFB Exchange Food Truck Schedule - April 2026

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Keesler AFB Food Truck Schedule April 2026

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Effective 1 April 2026, the Orthopedic Clinic has temporarily relocated to the old Chiropractic Clinic across from Physical Therapy.

The phone number to the Clinic remains the same.  Please call 228-376-0429 if you have any Orthopedic questions or concerns.

The fax number remains the same as well – 228-376-0138.

An update will be provided when the Orthopedic Clinic returns to its main location.

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Blood Donations - Week 30 March - 3 April

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Blood Donations - Week 30 March - 3 April

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Military Personnel Flight Closure - 16 Apr 2026

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Military Personnel Flight Closure - 16 Apr 2026

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Greetings!

The Military Personnel Flight (MPF)/DEERS Office & Student Personnel Center (SPC) will be closed on Thursday, 16 April 2026 due to a Wing Exercise.

We will resume normal operations on Friday, 17 April 2026.

Thank you for your continued patience.

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KEESLER CON AFTER DARK

Join us April 18 at 6 PM at the Bay Breeze Event Center for an electrifying night you won’t want to miss!

🤼‍♂️ Live Pro Wrestling by Magnolia Championship Wrestling

🔥 Kitsune Fire Dance & Oddities bringing the heat

🎉 High-energy entertainment, outdoor vibes, and unforgettable moments

🎟️ FREE admission (open to all with base access + sponsored guests)

The Lounge will be on-site with beverages for purchase. Grab your crew, stay late, and experience Keesler Con like never before… After Dark.

📞 Questions? Call 228.376.8222

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APR 18 | 9 am
Bay Breeze Event Center

Join us for the Annual Keesler Con at the Bay Breeze Event Center!

Get ready for an action-packed day full of excitement, creativity, and fun. Whether you’re a fan of comics, gaming, cosplay, or unique collectibles, there’s something for everyone at Keesler Con. The event will have exciting vendors, Cosplay contests, giveaways, gaming, special guests, and much more.

Open to all with base access and sponsored guests. All Ages. FREE

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Keesler Air Force Base Exchange Salutes Youngest Heroes with Free Military Brat Patch

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Keesler Air Force Base Exchange Salutes Youngest Heroes with Free Military Brat Patch

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Keesler Air Force Base Exchange Salutes Youngest Heroes with Free Military Brat Patch

The Keesler Exchange is kicking off the Month of the Military Child by offering military brats a tangible badge of honor.

Beginning April 1, eligible Exchange shoppers can visit the BX to claim up to five free, collectible iron-on military brat patches at registers while supplies last.

Airmen, Guardians and their families can contact the Keesler Exchange or visit the Exchange’s Month of the Military Child community Hub for more information.

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Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) Public Notification

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Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) Public Notification

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Splashing Out Cancer in Every Color is the annual 5K walk/run sponsored by Pink Heart Fund to raise donations and awareness to help support local cancer patients diagnosed with all types of cancer.

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Keesler AFB Exchange celebrates Month of the Military Child

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Keesler AFB Exchange celebrates Month of the Military Child

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Save the dates! We are excited to celebrate all the Military Children of Keesler Air Force Base!

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Month of the Military Child save the dates poster

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Need volunteer hours or would like to give back? Give us a call!

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All AF Active Duty,

We have recently revamped the mobile setup and authentication process to provide a “clickthrough” guide within LeaveWeb. If you don’t already have the LeaveWeb Mobile App on your phone, now would be a great time to check it out! https://leave.af.mil

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The mission of Salute to Life is to increase the number of bone marrow and stem cell donors, connect donors with patients, and improve transplantation science.

If paired with a recipiant, donating is as painless as a normal blood donation. This also includes a free paid TDY to the DC area for a week for the whole donation process.

We’re seeking unit representatives to host registration drives and provide guidance on how to register, with support of the base team. Volunteers who are interested in registering are invited to reach out as well.

POC: TSgt Anastacia Lange, 228-376-6152, anastacia.lange@spaceforce.mil OR TSgt Austin Cooperrider, 228-376-6179, austin.cooperrider@us.af.mil

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Our monthly AFSA general membership meeting is the 1st Thursday of each month (full week) at the Sablich Auditorium at 1530-1630 hrs.

Everyone is welcome. You do not need to be an AFSA member to attend our meetings.

If you would like to get more involved and hold a leadership role on our executive committee, please reach out to your AFSA Chapter President - Mr. Dan Kazumura.

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Meet at the Biloxi Lighthouse parking lot along the beach

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Every Saturday from 0900-1000 hrs, you can volunteer for AFSA Chapter 652 weekly beach cleanup. We provide gloves and bags. If you would like to volunteer, just show up.

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AFSA Amn Attic Volunteer Event every Saturday

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AFSA Amn Attic Volunteer Event every Saturday

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Every Saturday from 0930-1130 hrs, you can volunteer at the Airmen's Attic. Each Saturday we sort and organize over 1K pounds of donated items. We also clean the inside and outside of the Attic. You do not need to be a member to volunteer.