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U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Allen, 81st Training Wing commander, delivers the wing mission brief to Congressman Mike Ezell, South Mississippi 4th Congressional District representative, and his staff, during an immersion tour inside the headquarters building at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 15, 2023. Ezell and his staff visited Keesler in order to better understand its mission, vision and priorities. It was also an opportunity to highlight potential issues and projects which may need support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue) Share

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Master Sgt. James Hyer, 403rd Maintenance Squadron isochronal coordinator, completes a tool box inventory before releasing the aircraft to the aircrew for takeoff, Jan. 15. Members of the 403rd Maintenance Group ensure the aircraft are maintained for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron to fly ARs in the Pacific Ocean Basin from 1 January through 31 March as a specific part of the National Winter Season Operations Plan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

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Staff Sgt. Darykah Henderson, 403rd Logistics Readiness Squadron material management technician, looks for an aircraft part required for repair of the WC-130J Super Hercules. The 403rd LRS is responsible for maintaining an inventory of all parts and supplies, plus keeping track of the number of parts on hand and when to order new parts, which is important at an off-station location to ensure parts are available for the maintenance personnel to repair the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

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Staff Sgt. Kenneth Redeemer, 403rd Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipmennt technician, replaces and tests a set of anti-smoke goggles in a WC-130J Super Hercules to ensure all equipment is operating correcting during an Atmospheric Rivers mission, Jan. 15. The 403rd OSS ensures that all emergency equipment is operational and functional before each use and conducts routines checks of all equipment to make sure all aircrew have the proper equipment for missions including the ARs flown by the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron in the Pacific Ocean Basin from 1 January through 31 March as a specific part of the National Winter Season Operations Plan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

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Senior Master Sgt. David Workman, 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, completes a walk-around inspection of a WC-130J Super Hercules prior to releasing the aircraft to the aircrew for take-off, Jan. 15. Members of the 403rd Maintenance Group ensure the aircraft are maintained for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron to fly ARs in the Pacific Ocean Basin from 1 January through 31 March as a specific part of the National Winter Season Operations Plan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

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Senior Airman Daiquiri Burton, 403rd Maintenance Squadron propulsion technician, watches as the safety spotter during the the use of the two-person lift during the repair of a rudder acuator on a WC-130J Super Hercules. Members of the 403rd Maintenance Group ensure the aircraft are maintained for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron to fly ARs in the Pacific Ocean Basin from 1 January through 31 March as a specific part of the National Winter Season Operations Plan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

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Master Sgts. Christopher Simmons, 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief and Tu Phan, 403rd Maintenance Squadron integrated flight control systems technician, use the two-person lift to remove the panel in order to remove and replace a rudder acuator on a WC-130J Super Hercules. Members of the 403rd Maintenance Group ensure the aircraft are maintained for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron to fly ARs in the Pacific Ocean Basin from 1 January through 31 March as a specific part of the National Winter Season Operations Plan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Master Sgts. Christopher Simmons, 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief and Tu Phan, 403rd Maintenance Squadron integrated flight control systems technician, use a two-person lift to remove and replace a rudder acuator on a WC-130J Super Hercules. Members of the 403rd Maintenance Group ensure the aircraft are maintained for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron to fly ARs in the Pacific Ocean Basin from 1 January through 31 March as a specific part of the National Winter Season Operations Plan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

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Tech. Sgt. Ethan Perry, 403rd Operations Support Squadron Surival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, stands in front of a C-130J at Keesler AIr Force Base, Miss., Feb. 9, 2023. As a SERE specialist, Perry provides survival training and personnel recovery support for members of at-risk missions within the 403rd Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

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Katie Coffman, 403rd Wing director of psychological health, stands in the doorway of her office in the Roberts Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Facility at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Jan. 18, 2023. As DPH, Coffman offers counseling support and crisis intervention to members of the 403rd Wing and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Christopher Carranza) Share

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Master Sgt. Hector Rodriguez, 403rd Wing Development and Training Flight program manager, records a trainee's lap during a mock physical fitness test at Keesler Air Force Base Jan. 7, 2023. Rodriguez prepares new Air Force Reserve recruits for Basic Military Training through education, training, and performing essential personnel functions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Master Sgt. Hector Rodriguez, 403rd Wing Development and Training Flight program manager, instructs trainees prior to a mock physical fitness test at Keesler Air Force Base Jan. 7, 2023. Rodriguez prepares new Air Force Reserve recruits for Basic Military Training through education, training, and performing essential personnel functions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share