Location Keesler AFB is located in Biloxi, Mississippi on the Gulf Coast. There are strong military ties throughout the area. Twenty miles to the west is the Naval Construction Battalion "Seabee" Base. Additionally, there are large military contractors in the area. Keesler AFB is located approximately 1 hour east of New Orleans, LA; 1 hour west of Mobile, AL; and 4 hours south of Jackson, MS. View Larger Map History Keesler is part of Air Education and Training Command, and our primary mission since 1941 has been training. The emphasis is on high-technology training in a number of fields, primarily in the electronics specialties. Avionics maintenance, radio and radar systems maintenance, communications-electronics, computer systems programming and maintenance, air traffic control, and weather training are but a few of the main specialties taught at Keesler. Mission The major command at Keesler is the Air Education and Training Command. The main mission in the 81st Training Wing is training.
Now, Marla has accompanied her father to Duskendale, and chosen to remain there while he deals with the affairs of the Claw. It is a welcome change from the tedious feuds of home, and she stands as a representative of the Claw to the outside world, whether she means to or not.