Hurricane Katrina - Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Hurricane Katrina - Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. As Hurricane Katrina struck the base, rising waters swallowed parked cars. The base and the 6,000 sheltered military students, permanent party, civilians and their families survived the Category 4 hurricane with no casualties. The initial damage was catastrophic to base infrastructure. The base is currently in the assessment and recovery stage. (U.S. Air Force photo) |
