Hurricane Katrina hits Keesler AFB

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Facilities here received extensive damage following a direct hit on the base by Hurricane Katrina. Officials are assessing the damage and are in contact with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Keesler, Columbus survive Hurricane Katrina

GRAPHIC -- Keesler and Columbus Air Force bases in Mississippi survived Hurricane Katrina. Base officials are still evaluating the damge to Columbus, but so far have reported only moderate damage to one building. Keesler, however, has suffered extensive damge to industrial and housing areas. (U.S. Air Force graphic)