KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eric Tabor, 403rd Wing in service recruiter, sits at his desk on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., July 22, 2025. Tabor has recently moved to Keesler AFB as an in service recruiter where his primary role is to inform active duty of the benefits of the Reserve and help them transition over. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shelby Jessee) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eric Tabor, 403rd Wing in service recruiter, displays a flyer outside his office on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., July 22, 2025. Tabor was a line recruiter for eight years and was also a trainer with the 368th Recruiting Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shelby Jessee) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

U.S. Air Force reservists can be eligible for military tuition assistance that can potentially cover up to 100 percent of tuition and fees for eligible courses taken by Airmen at accredited institutions. The program is designed to support professional development and career advancement for Citizen Airmen. Please contact the 403rd Wing's education office for more information and to see if you qualify. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Emily Bloodworth). Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Senior Master Sgt. Spring Walden, 403rd Wing education and training program manager, addresses attendees during her retirement ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 2, 2025. Walden enlisted in 1991, returned to service in 2004 after a break due to injury, and will retire as an Air Reserve Technician. After retirement, she plans to train her K9 for a new canine search and rescue task force and continue working toward her bachelor’s degree. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shelton Sherrill). Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Senior Master Sgt. Spring Walden, 403rd Wing education and training program manager, receives flag from Honor Guard during her retirement ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 2, 2025. Walden enlisted in 1991, returned to service in 2004 after a break due to injury, and will retire as an Air Reserve Technician. After retirement, she plans to train her K9 for a new canine search and rescue task force and continue working toward her bachelor’s degree. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shelton Sherrill). Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Senior Master Sgt. Spring Walden, 403rd Wing education and training program manager, receives medal during her retirement ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 2, 2025. Walden enlisted in 1991, returned to service in 2004 after a break due to injury, and will retire as an Air Reserve Technician. After retirement, she plans to train her K9 for a new canine search and rescue task force and continue working toward her bachelor’s degree. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shelton Sherrill). Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Senior Master Sgt. Spring Walden, 403rd Wing education and training program manager, addresses attendees during her retirement ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 2, 2025. Walden enlisted in 1991, returned to service in 2004 after a break due to injury, and will retire as an Air Reserve Technician. After retirement, she plans to train her K9 for a new canine search and rescue task force and continue working toward her bachelor’s degree. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shelton Sherrill). Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Senior Master Sgt. Spring Walden, 403rd Wing education and training program manager, addresses attendees during her retirement ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 2, 2025. Walden enlisted in 1991, returned to service in 2004 after a break due to injury, and will retire as an Air Reserve Technician. After retirement, she plans to train her K9 for a new canine search and rescue task force and continue working toward her bachelor’s degree. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shelton Sherrill). Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jared Bryant, 403rd Wing resiliency integrator, gives the Outstanding Supervisor Award to a stand in for Capt. Brent DuPree, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight commander, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Aug. 2, 2025. DuPree was not there to recieve his award but was nominated by one of his Airmen for his mentorship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shelby Jessee) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jared Bryant, 403rd Wing resiliency integrator, presents Master Sgt. Michael Sielke-Meade, 403rd Communications Flight superintendent with an award on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Aug. 2, 2025. Sielke-Meade was nominated by one of his Communications Flight Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shelby Jessee) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jared Bryant, 403rd Wing resiliency integrator, coins Tech. Sgt. Michael Underwood, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Aug. 2, 2025. Bryant revived an award program that encourages Airmen to honor their fellow wingmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Shelby Jessee) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE Base, Miss.

U.S. Air Force Col. Jaret Fish, commander of the 403rd Wing, receives the unit guidon from Maj. Gen. Frank Bradfield III, 22nd Air Force commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Aug. 3, 2025. The ceremony marked the formal transfer of authority and responsibility to Fish as commander of the 403rd Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shelby Jessee) Share