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June 12, 1941: Keesler Army Airfield activated in Biloxi

Keesler Army Airfield (MDAH Collection)

Keesler Army Airfield

The base was named in honor of Greenwood native Samuel Reeves Keesler, Jr., who was killed in action during World War I.

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