KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

The 403rd Wing hosts the 2024 Annual 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.

Airmen from the 803rd Maintenance Squadron participate in the 2024 Warrior Challenge and Annual Awards by performing in a challenge that tested their teamwork by holding hands and pulling themselves through a hula-hoop 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 hosted its second Enlisted Reserve Orientation Course graduation for ten Airmen Feb. 8, 2025, at Keesler AIr Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. John Benson, 403rd Wing commander, congratulates Airmen who graduated from the wing's Enlisted Reserve Orientation Course Feb. 8, 2025, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

The 403rd Wing hosted its second Enlisted Reserve Orientation Course graduation for ten Airmen Feb. 8, 2025, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit assigned to the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, collects atmospheric data during an atmospheric river mission over the Pacific Ocean Feb. 3, 2025. The data they collect improves forecasts. The unit has been flying missions out of Mather Airfield, California, and Yokota Air Base, Japan, this winter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Tobi Baker) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Lt. Col. Sean Cross, 403rd Wing chief of safety and a 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, briefs state and local civic leaders about the wing's flying missions during the 81st Training Wing's Day at Keesler event at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Jan. 28, 2025. Civic leaders took part in a four-hour tour to increase awareness about missions and projects at Keesler AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

The 403rd Wing briefed state and local civic leaders about their flying missions during the 81st Training Wing's Day at Keesler event at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Jan. 28, 2025. Civic leaders took part in a four-hour tour to increase awareness about the missions and projects at Keesler AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Lt. Col. Sean Cross, 403rd Wing chief of safety and a 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, briefs state and local civic leaders about the wing's flying missions during the 81st Training Wing's Day at Keesler event at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Jan. 28, 2025. Civic leaders took part in a four-hour tour to increase awareness about missions and projects at Keesler AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. Jaret Fish, 403rd Wing deputy commander, briefs community leaders about the wing's mission during the 403rd Wing Honorary Commander Induction Jan. 11, 2024, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The wing welcomed 17 community leaders into the program during the January Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

The 403rd Wing, an Air Force Reserve unit at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, welcomed 17 community leaders into the 2025 Honorary Commander Program during an induction ceremony Jan. 11, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. John Benson, 403rd Wing commander, inducts Robert Weaver, D’Iberville city manager, as his honorary commander during the 403rd Wing Honorary Commander Induction at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Jan. 11, 2025. The wing inducted 17 community leaders into the program during the Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth) Share