Keesler Air Force Base is the "Electronics Training Center of Excellence" for the United States Air Force.  Located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the 81st Training Wing is host to 2nd Air Force, the 403rd Wing (AF Reserve) and home of the 2nd largest AF medical facility, Keesler Medical Center.  Keesler trains 40,000 students annually in 500 courses, with an average daily student load of more than 3,500.  We are a lead Joint Training installation, instructing not only Air Force, but Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and civilian federal agency personnel.