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Welcome to Biloxi,
Mississippi

Just a couple of Barrier islands away from the Gulf of Mexico, the beachfront of Biloxi sits right on Mississippi Sound. The face of the city is changing as it recovers from Hurricane Katrina.
About Keesler AFB
View More ImagesKeesler Air Force Base is home to the famous Flying Jennies and the Hurricane Hunters of the 403rd Wing of the Air Force Reserve.
View More Images Aircraft at Keesler AFB
The C-130 is used both for weather reconnaissance and combat airlift. Mission: The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, better known as the Hurricane Hunters, find and track ocean weather fronts as they turn into hurricanes and head toward the mainland. This mission is unique to the Air Force Reserve. The 815th Airlift Squadron is known for performance in combat.