| This Chapter services Keesler Air Force Base
(AFB) and the Greater Biloxi-Gulfport City
Area. Keesler AFB consists of the 81st
Training Wing, providing electronics, computer
and weather training to over 30,000 Airmen,
Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and international
students.
Keesler is also home to the Air Force Reserve
Command's 403d Wing, who's C-130J "Hurricane
Hunters" and "Flying Jennies" are world
famous; and to the 85th Engineering
Installation Squadron who provide professional
engineering and installation services of
communications, electronics, and cyber
equipment for Air Force and joint warfighters
"with pride, worldwide".
The Chapter partners with the 81st Training
Wing units to host the annual ¿Information
Dominance¿ award ceremony and distributes an
annual ¿Gravely Grant¿ to a deserving local
school program with a focus in the Science
Technology Engineering and Math field.
Additionally, we endeavor to partner with
local businesses and organizations on the Gulf
Coast who have a vested interest in
information technology, to share best
practices and grow. |
