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

UNKNOWN, US

Senior Airman Jesse Lunsford, 5th Operational Weather Flight weather journeyman, takes a weather observation. Members from the 5th and 12th OWF provide forecasting to assist global mission planners, ensuring the success and safety of military personnel. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) 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.

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

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. John F. Benson, 403rd Wing commander, addresses Airmen during a commander’s call at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, March 9, 2025. The commander reiterated the wing’s focus of airmen readiness and development and being prepared answer our nation’s call. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. John F. Benson, 403rd Wing commander, addresses Airmen during a commander’s call at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, March 9, 2025. The commander reiterated the wing’s focus of Airmen readiness and development and being prepared answer our nation’s call. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. Jaret Fish, 403rd Wing deputy commander, addresses Airmen during a commander’s call at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, March 9, 2025. The commander reiterated the wing’s focus of Airmen readiness and development and being prepared answer our nation’s call. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. John F. Benson, 403rd Wing commander, presents the 403rd Wing Aircrew of the Year award to a 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron aircrew during his commander’s call at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, March 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. John F. Benson, 403rd Wing commander, congratulates Craig Edsall, exercise program manager for the 403rd Wing Inspector General Inspections office, for being named the recipient of the Lt. Gen. Howard W. Leaf Award in Civilian Category II for 2024. The commander recognized the wing's award winners during his commander’s call at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, March 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. John F. Benson, 403rd Wing commander, congratulates Senior Master Sgt. Frank Strong, 403rd Wing Safety Office, for receiving the Air Force Reserve Command Safety Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for 2024. The commander recognized the wing's award winners during his commander’s call at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, March 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share