KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Top of the Life Saving Award received by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Harris, 403rd Security Forces Squadron squad leader, from the Slidell Police Department that she was awarded on Oct. 21, 2023 from her civilian career. Harris is a Slidell Police Department patrol officer and responded to a call that resulted in saving a female gunshot victim's life on Feb. 26, 2022. (Courtesy photo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. John F. Benson, incoming 403rd Wing commander, addresses Airmen during the 403rd Wing change of command ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Nov. 2, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Brig. Gen. Melissa A. Coburn, 22nd Air Force commander, presents the Legion of Merit Medal to Col. Stuart M. Rubio, outgoing 403rd Wing commander, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Nov. 2, 2023. Rubio received the medal for his service and achievements as the 403rd Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share

VICKSBURG, Miss.

Senior Airman Baylee Beightol, 815th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, is crowned Miss New South during the Miss Meridian Organization's competition in Vicksburg, Miss., Oct. 22, 2023. Beightol will represent her hometown of Hattiesburg during the Miss Mississippi competition June 2-8, 2024. (Courtesy photo) Share

VICKSBURG, Miss.

Senior Airman Baylee Beightol, 815th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, competes in the talent portion of the Miss Meridian Organization's competition in Vicksburg, Miss., Oct. 22, 2023. Beightol will represent her hometown of Hattiesburg during the Miss Mississippi competition June 2-8, 2024. (Courtesy photo) Share

VICKSBURG, Miss.

Senior Airman Baylee Beightol, 815th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, wears her Miss New South crown and sash following the Miss Meridian Organization's competition in Vicksburg, Miss., Oct. 22, 2023. Beightol will represent her hometown of Hattiesburg during the Miss Mississippi competition June 2-8, 2024. (Courtesy photo) Share

VICKSBURG, Miss.

Senior Airman Baylee Beightol, 815th Airlift Squadron loadmaster and newly crowned Miss New South, is flanked by Miss Meridian and Miss Queen City following the Miss Meridian Organization's competition in Vicksburg, Miss., Oct. 22, 2023. Beightol will represent her hometown of Hattiesburg during the Miss Mississippi competition June 2-8, 2024. (Courtesy photo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Master Sgt. Cody Gill, 403rd Security Forces Squadron standards and evaluation superintendent, poses for a photo at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Oct. 15, 2023. Gill, also a patrol sergeant for the Ocean Springs Police Department, was recently recognized as a 2023 First Responder of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Guest speaker Luis Rivera, The Mighty Oaks Operations manager, and the 403rd Wing Chaplain Office team, pose for a photo after the Night of Worship, Oct. 14, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Wing’s Chaplain Office hosted the event and its message of hope and seeking help at any time in life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Guest speaker Luis Rivera, The Mighty Oaks Operations manager, talks about his military career and his experiences that drove him to find hope during 403rd Wing’s Night of Worship, Oct. 14, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Rivera retired after 24 years of service in the U.S. Navy, 14 of which he served as a SEAL, he now promotes hope by sharing his story. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 403rd Wing participate during the 403rd Wing’s Night of Worship, Oct. 14, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Wing’s Chaplain Office hosted the event and its message of hope and seeking help at any time in life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Port City Worship band performs various musical numbers during the 403rd Wing’s Night of Worship, Oct. 14, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Wing’s Chaplain Office hosted the event and its message of hope and seeking help at any time in life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share