Darlene Gnuschke, Air Force retired and Biloxi resident, receives help from Maria Ainaga, head bagger at the base commissary with loading cases of water and other hurricane supplies into her trunk Aug. 27, 2012, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler personnel are taking preventative measures to prepare and protect themselves and Keesler's assets as the base commander has declared HURCON 3, meaning destructive winds of 58 mph or greater are expected as Hurricane Isaac approaches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Ida Owens, spouse of Kenneth Owens, Air Force retired and Keesler Postal Service employee, loads her grocery cart with canned goods and other hurricane supplies for her residence in D’Iberville, Miss., Aug. 27, 2012, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler personnel are taking preventative measures to prepare and protect themselves and Keesler's assets as the base commander has declared HURCON 3, meaning destructive winds of 58 mph or greater are expected as Isaac approaches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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The Keesler Air Force Base Commissary stock piled the store with hurricane supplies such as batteries, water, and nonperishable food items Aug. 27, 2012. Keesler personnel are taking preventative measures to prepare and protect themselves and Keesler's assets as the base commander has declared HURCON 3, meaning destructive winds of 58 mph or greater are expected as Isaac approaches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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A.J. Breland, Army retired of Brooklyn, Miss., loads his grocery cart with cases of water and other hurricane supplies into her trunk Aug. 27, 2012, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler personnel are taking preventative measures to prepare and protect themselves and Keesler's assets as the base commander has declared HURCON 3, meaning destructive winds of 58 mph or greater are expected as Isaac approaches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Gasoline pumps temporarily ran out of gas at the Keesler Express Aug. 27, 2012, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., while awaiting an en route gas shipment. Keesler personnel are taking preventative measures to prepare and protect themselves and Keesler's assets as the base commander has declared HURCON 3, meaning destructive winds of 58 mph or greater are expected as Isaac approaches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Boarding materials are positioned outside of the Sablich Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Aug. 27, 2012. Keesler personnel are taking preventative measures to prepare and protect themselves and Keesler's assets as the base commander has declared HURCON 3, meaning destructive winds of 58 mph or greater are expected as Isaac approaches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Base Operations Center is “hardened” awaiting onset of possible hurricane conditions as Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Personnel are taking preventative measures Aug. 27, 2012, to prepare and protect themselves and Keesler's assets as the base commander has declared HURCON 3, meaning destructive winds of 58 mph or greater are expected as Isaac approaches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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The Keesler Dolphin II is moved to safe ground in a parking lot Aug. 27, 2012. Keesler personnel are taking preventative measures to prepare and protect themselves and Keesler's assets as the base commander has declared HURCON 3, meaning destructive winds of 58 mph or greater are expected as Isaac approaches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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CSC contractors work together to harden the air traffic control tower Aug. 27, 2012, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler personnel are taking preventative measures to prepare and protect themselves and Keesler's assets as the base commander has declared HURCON 3, meaning destructive winds of 58 mph or greater are expected as Isaac approaches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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People line up to fuel their vehicles at the Express Aug. 27, 2012, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler personnel are taking preventative measures to prepare and protect themselves and Keesler's assets as the base commander has declared HURCON 3, meaning destructive winds of 58 mph or greater are expected as Isaac approaches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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People line up to fuel their vehicles at the Express Aug. 27, 2012, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler personnel are taking preventative measures to prepare and protect themselves and Keesler's assets as the base commander has declared HURCON 3, meaning destructive winds of 58 mph or greater are expected as Isaac approaches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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People line up to fuel their vehicles at the Express Aug. 27, 2012, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler personnel are taking preventative measures to prepare and protect themselves and Keesler's assets as the base commander has declared HURCON 3, meaning destructive winds of 58 mph or greater are expected as Isaac approaches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler takes preventative measures as Isaac approaches

Published Aug. 28, 2012

Darlene Gnuschke, Air Force retired and Biloxi resident, receives help from Maria Ainaga, head bagger at the base commissary with loading cases of water and other hurricane supplies into her trunk Aug. 27, 2012, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler personnel are taking preventative measures to prepare and protect themselves and Keesler's assets as the base commander has declared HURCON 3, meaning destructive winds of 58 mph or greater are expected as Hurricane Isaac approaches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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