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

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.

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