KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Local high school Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets take a group photo in front of a C-130J Super Hercules located in the wash rack after their orientation flight flown by the 815th Airlift Squadron during the 403rd Wing's JROTC event March 26, 2025 at the Roberts Consolidated Maintenance Facility. The job fair style event gave the cadets a chance to interact with the Airmen of multiple career fields and get a hands-on feel of some of the equipment that is used. The event showcased aviation, maintenance, medical, air and ground transportation, security forces, and support services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) Share

MIAMI, Fla.

Tech. Sgt. Zachary Hulsey, 5th Operational Weather Flight weather craftsman, conducts a weather brief at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida while doing weather support for the Chief Aerial Reconnaissance Coordination All Hurricanes. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Lt. Col. Devon Burton assumed command of the 403rd Operations Support Squadron in a ceremony at the Roberts Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Facility auditorium March 9. Col. Elissa Granderson, 302nd Airlift Wing commander and former 403rd Operations Group commander, presided over the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Craig Edsall, 403rd Wing Inspector General’s Inspections’s program manager, received the 2024 Lt. Gen. Howard W. Leaf Award by the Air Force Reserve Command Inspector General for excellence at Keesler Air Force Base Mississippi. The award is presented to enlisted, officer, and civilian inspectors assigned to the U.S. Air Force Inspector General offices who showcase excellence in their performance and go above and beyond their daily missions to prepare airmen for real world challenges. IGI tests Airmen on their skills and abilities to impact wing mission effectiveness, readiness and ability to overcome any challenges from real world experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth). Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Craig Edsall, 403rd Wing Inspector General’s Inspections program manager, received the 2024 Lt. Gen. Howard W. Leaf Award by the Air Force Reserve Command Inspector General for excellence at Keesler Air Force Base Mississippi. The award is presented to enlisted, officer, and civilian inspectors assigned to the U.S. Air Force Inspector General offices who showcase excellence in their performance and go above and beyond their daily missions to prepare Airmen for real world challenges. IGI tests airmen on their skills and abilities to impact wing mission effectiveness, readiness and ability to overcome any challenges from real world experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth). Share

MATHER AIR FIELD, Calif.

Master Sgt. Kayla Deangelo, 5th Operational Weather Flight training element chief, briefs aircrew from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron during the preflight briefing before an atmospheric river mission, Feb. 18. The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters conduct atmospheric river missions to collect data that is important for forecasters at the National Weather Service and researchers to track atmospheric rivers, which are large amounts of water vapor in the earth’s atmosphere. This data is invaluable in improving the accuracy of weather models, especially in predicting the timing, intensity, and impact of these events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

A 403rd Wing C-130J Super Hercules flies over Biloxi, Mississippi, during a training mission Feb. 13, 2025. The 403rd Wing, is an Air Force Reserve unit at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The wing is looking to Recruit Recruiters and Airmen to support an array of missions in the air and on the ground while still pursuing a civilian life. The 403rd Wing mission sets include the only weather reconnaissance mission in the Department of Defense as well as tactical airlift and airdrop, aeromedical evacuation and agile combat support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Mark Withee) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

The 403rd Wing hosts the 2024 Warrior Awards with an additional Warrior Challenge to celebrate Airmen and their achievements from 2024 at Keesler Air Force Base Miss., Feb. 8, 2025. Master Sgt. Glenda McQuirter, 403rd Operations Group talent management consultant, was tasked with hosting the event to celebrate the accomplishments achieved from airmen in the 2024 year by allowing five airmen each from twelve squadrons to team up and participate in five challenges that tested strength, speed, and team-work. The awards ceremony and Warrior Challenge showcased mission readiness in these airmen through working together and building camaraderie within the Wing. Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

The 403rd Wing hosts the 2024 Warrior Awards with an additional Warrior Challenge to celebrate Airmen and their achievements. Master Sgt. Glenda McQuirter, 403rd Operations Group talent management consultant, was tasked with hosting the event to celebrate the accomplishments achieved from airmen in the 2024 year by allowing five airmen each from twelve squadrons to team up and participate in five challenges that tested strength, speed, and team-work. The awards ceremony and Warrior Challenge showcased mission readiness in these airmen through working together and building camaraderie within the Wing. Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Airmen from the 403rd Wing participate in the 2024 Warrior Challenge and Awards by showcasing their strength in an activity that challenged them to hold 30 pound sandbags over their heads for an extended period of time at Keesler Air Force Base Miss., Feb. 8, 2025. Master Sgt. Glenda McQuirter, 403rd Operations Group talent management consultant, was tasked with hosting the event to celebrate the accomplishments achieved from airmen in the 2024 year by allowing five airmen each from twelve squadrons to team up and participate in five challenges that tested strength, speed, and team-work. The awards ceremony and Warrior Challenge showcased mission readiness in these airmen through working together and building camaraderie within the Wing. Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Airmen from the 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron hold the Warrior Challenge Award up for showcasing their warrior spirit and winning first place in the 2024 Warrior Challenge and Awards at Keesler Air Force Base Miss., Feb. 8, 2025. Master Sgt. Glenda McQuirter, 403rd Operations Group talent management consultant, was tasked with hosting the event to celebrate the accomplishments achieved from airmen in the 2024 year by allowing five airmen each from twelve squadrons to team up and participate in five challenges that tested strength, speed, and team-work. The awards ceremony and Warrior Challenge showcased mission readiness in these airmen through working together and building camaraderie within the Wing. Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. John Benson, 403rd Wing commander, awards Chief Master Sergeant David Jackson, 403rd Wing command chief, with a medal for participating in the 2024 Warrior Challenge at Keesler Air Force Base Miss., Feb. 8, 2025. Master Sergeant Glinda McQuirter, Talent Manager for the 403rd Operations Group was tasked with hosting the event to celebrate the accomplishments achieved from airmen in the 2024 year by allowing five airmen each from twelve squadrons to team up and participate in five challenges that tested strength, speed, and team-work. The awards ceremony and Warrior Challenge showcased mission readiness in these airmen through working together and building camaraderie within the Wing. Share