KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Senior Airman Baylee Beightol, 815th Aiirlft Squadron loadmaster, shows Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson the roller system on a Flying Jennies C-130J Super Hercules while explaining the job of a loadmaster during his visit to Keesler Air Force Base, April 16. The tour was designed to continue building relationships between Keesler AFB and the state leadership by providing the opportunity for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and for community building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson received an 815th Airlift Squadron mission brief and tour of the Flying Jennies C-130J Super Hercules during his visit to Keesler Air Force Base, April 16. The tour was designed to continue building relationships between Keesler AFB and the state leadership by providing the opportunity for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and for community building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Master Sgt. Dishau JeanJacques, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron first sergeant at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, not only attended the First Sergeant Academy at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 25 to March 22, but excelled, earning the prestigious First Sergeant Commandant Award. First sergeants play an important role in their units as they advise commanders on the health, morale, welfare, and quality of life of Airmen and families to ensure overall unit readiness. (Photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Military Guidance infographic about what military members can and cannot do regarding public demonstrations and political activities. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Emily Bloodworth) Share

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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

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Tech. Sgt. Derrick White, 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, places the new staff sergeant rank onto Staff Sgt. James Headley, 803rd AMXS crew chief, jacket after he swore in during the 403rd Maintenance Group's Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony, April 6, 2024. The group's induction ceremony is a time-honored tradition of welcoming newly promoted Airmen to the NCO corps by reiterating their responsibilities in this new rank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Staff Sgt. James Headley, 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, signs the Noncommissioned Officer Induction book during the 403rd Maintenance Group's NCO Induction Ceremony, April 6, 2024. The group's induction ceremony is a time-honored tradition of welcoming newly promoted Airmen to the NCO corps by reiterating their responsibilities in this new rank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Staff Sgt. James Headley, 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, is sworn in during the 403rd Maintenance Group's Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony, by Tech. Sgt. Derrick White, 803rd AMXS crew chief, April 6, 2024. The group's induction ceremony is a time-honored tradition of welcoming newly promoted Airmen to the NCO corps by reiterating their responsibilities in this new rank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Service members across Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi brought their families out to the Military and Family Readiness event, Operation Hero, April 6. Operation Hero educates military youth by providing hands-on experience of the deployment process along with demonstations of different military careers. Families boarded a C-130J Super Hercules and take seats and belt during their mock deployment and were given an explanation on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Service members across Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi brought their families out to the Military and Family Readiness event, Operation Hero, April 6. Operation Hero educates military youth by providing hands-on experience of the deployment process along with demonstations of different military careers. Youths were given the chance to try the meals-ready-to-eat during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Service members across Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi brought their families out to the Military and Family Readiness event, Operation Hero, April 6. Operation Hero educates military youth by providing hands-on experience of the deployment process along with demonstations of different military careers. Youths were given the chance to witness the military police dog in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Service members across Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi brought their families out to the Military and Family Readiness event, Operation Hero, April 6. Operation Hero educates military youth by providing hands-on experience of the deployment process along with demonstations of different military careers. Youths were given the chance to practice their medical skills alongside the medical personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share