Great video! I went to tech school at Kessler in 2004! I live on the Gulf Coast. When I visit the Biloxi/Gulfport to play at the Casinos I will drive onto Kessler just to take a look around.
I’m so glad I came across your video on YT we will be stationed here in October all the way from Colorado. My husband went here first tech school ages ago now it seems but I, myself has never been here let alone Mississippi. So nervous but SO excited for our next chapter. Thank you for this video because you’re right lol everytime we PCS we go straight to UA-cam lol
I trained at Keesler for my initial careerfield as a pipeline and trained there again for another careerfield as permanent party. Brings back some nostalgia.
I stayed at base with family in 70's. We spent night in visiting officer quarters. Very nice. Kitchen came with liquor, pots, pans etc. Impressed me at time Good to see how it has grown.
So beautiful thanks for the video, the water looks nice and clean, is it safe to swim in? Because I heard airmen say that the water is polluted to swim in not sure if that's still true
No don’t get in the water 🤢. I always wondered when when we first got here while we always had the beach to ourselves there was no one on it no one in the water now we know why there’s like flesh eating bacteria in the water and it’s just gross water. So now, when we go to the beach, we always wear shoes and walk on the sand Il just say it’s pretty to look at 😍
@@speedracer2336 BS You don't know what you are talking about. The sand beach is pumped in from a couple hundred yards off the shoreline. If you ever seen it at a very low tide it's not muck it is nothing but sand as far as you can see. The water is not polluted it is brackish because of the barrier islands and the Mississippi and Pearl Rivers. I've swimmed and fished in this water all of my 67 years and am still alive. So tired of people's misinformation about the water.
There is 3 housing communities 2 are off base, it just depends on rank and what they have open They will put you on the housing waitlist and offer you a house within 3 months of arriving
@@MandysOldSoulVintage FYI most if not all military installations do not allow filming (video or picture s) while on the base. Each base has those restrictions at the main gate.
Great video! I went to tech school at Kessler in 2004! I live on the Gulf Coast. When I visit the Biloxi/Gulfport to play at the Casinos I will drive onto Kessler just to take a look around.
Wow, everything is so beautiful! So impressive. A little different than I remember! The water is so inviting!!
I’m so glad I came across your video on YT we will be stationed here in October all the way from Colorado. My husband went here first tech school ages ago now it seems but I, myself has never been here let alone Mississippi. So nervous but SO excited for our next chapter. Thank you for this video because you’re right lol everytime we PCS we go straight to UA-cam lol
Awww yay I’m glad you found me!!! ❤
I trained at Keesler for my initial careerfield as a pipeline and trained there again for another careerfield as permanent party. Brings back some nostalgia.
I stayed at base with family in 70's. We spent night in visiting officer quarters. Very nice. Kitchen came with liquor, pots, pans etc. Impressed me at time Good to see how it has grown.
The Lucky 13 th. I attended radio school in 89. Fond memories of fellow Airman and good times at the Airman club.
Nice video! I was stationed here in 1967 and must say I don't recognize anything of those years. Is their an older section of the base? Thanks
I was stationed at Kessler in the 80s. All I can say is wow! It was a nice base then but really nice now.
Awww yes it’s a very beautiful base ❤
There is a third gym at the Dragon Fitness Center, at least while I was stationed there between 1997-2008.
That one has been closed due to repairs won’t open till next year I think
@@MandysOldSoulVintage I liked it because it was never crowded.
My parents were station there in late 80s till 91' we lived on Donnell Circle.
Things have major, major changes since I trained at KAFB 70 years ago.
How are you liking Mississippi, Mandy? It looks beautiful ❤
I’m definitely liking it a lot better now that it’s cooler weather!!!
So beautiful thanks for the video, the water looks nice and clean, is it safe to swim in? Because I heard airmen say that the water is polluted to swim in not sure if that's still true
No don’t get in the water 🤢. I always wondered when when we first got here while we always had the beach to ourselves there was no one on it no one in the water now we know why there’s like flesh eating bacteria in the water and it’s just gross water. So now, when we go to the beach, we always wear shoes and walk on the sand Il just say it’s pretty to look at 😍
@@MandysOldSoulVintage that sucks about the water but yeah it's still a beautiful place to live and enjoy. God bless you and take care ☺
They bring in sand from Florida to cover the muck, water is contaminated. Better beaches in Gulf Coast Alabama and Florida! Good base tho!
@@speedracer2336 BS You don't know what you are talking about. The sand beach is pumped in from a couple hundred yards off the shoreline. If you ever seen it at a very low tide it's not muck it is nothing but sand as far as you can see. The water is not polluted it is brackish because of the barrier islands and the Mississippi and Pearl Rivers. I've swimmed and fished in this water all of my 67 years and am still alive. So tired of people's misinformation about the water.
How difficult is it to get on base housing?!
There is 3 housing communities 2 are off base, it just depends on rank and what they have open They will put you on the housing waitlist and offer you a house within 3 months of arriving
Hi @mandy
Does the base have a kindergarten?
Back Bay Elementary
@@MandysOldSoulVintage Thankyou you ma’am
I will be living in bayridge ! The 27 of this month it’s our second tour here ❤️ wanna be friends lol❤
Aw Sweet!!!! So I’m guessing y’all love it here!
What rank is your husband?
E9
@@MandysOldSoulVintage FYI most if not all military installations do not allow filming (video or picture s) while on the base. Each base has those restrictions at the main gate.
@@philrose7716oh yes very well aware been in for 21 years
Where da strip clubs?
If it was like the 70s there right outside the gate.
Still one on Veterans Ave. A couple miles from base.