Emergency Assistance

When moving from base to base, make sure to hand-carry medical and personnel records, passports and Social Security cards, shot records, birth certificates and marriage certificates, spouse employment documents and references, children's school records and household goods inventory list.

If married, ensure your spouse has a copy of orders and appropriate Powers of Attorney to accomplish settling-in tasks. Make sure a relative (spouse, parents, fiance, brother, sister, etc.) or friend knows your full name, Social Security number, unit and arrival plans.

In case of any emergency for personnel based at Keesler, contact your duty squadron commander or first sergeant; other agencies which can help you en route are the Red Cross, other nearby military bases (even Guard or reserves); Salvation Army and other community agencies.

For vehicle assistance, AAA members can call 800-222-4357, speech/hearing impaired number is 800-955-4TDD.

Keesler phone numbers can be obtained from the base operator at: 228-377-1110, or DSN 312-597-1110.
The Keesler Command Post is 228-377-4330, DSN 312-597-4330.

Air Force Aid Society — Emergency financial assistance may be available through the Air Force Aid Society at https://portal.afas.org/my-applications/. The American Red Cross handles all calls after duty hours and on weekends. They may be reached at 877-272-7337.

For immediate emergency assistance, please dial 911 or call Security Forces at 228-377-3040.