KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Staff Sgt. Andre Tieu, 403rd Logistics Readiness Squadron decentralized material support technician, closes the storage container that holds supply kits on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., July 25, 2025. The 403rd LRS provides comprehensive supply, transportation, and vehicle maintenance support to ensure the wing’s personnel and aircraft are mission ready. Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Staff Sgt. Andre Tieu, 403rd Logistics Readiness Squadron decentralized material support technician, grabs a supply box from an open container on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., July 25, 2025. The 403rd LRS is responsible for an array of logistics tasks from fuels to transportation. Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Staff Sgt. Andre Tieu, 403rd Logistics Readiness Squadron decentralized material support technician, unlocks a storage container that holds supply kits on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., July 25, 2025. 403rd LRS ensures Airmen, aircraft, and equipment are equipped, supplied, and ready to execute the wing’s global mission– including supporting the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and the 815th Airlift Squadron. Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. Jaret Fish is the 403rd Wing deputy commander at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Share

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

KEELSER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eric Tabor, 403rd Wing in service recruiter, reads and responds to email on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., July 22, 2025. Tabor previously served 14 years on the active duty side before switching to the Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shelby Jessee) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Warren Madden, senior meteorologist and section chief at Chief, Aerial Reconnaissance Coordination, All Hurricanes Unit, works on weather mission coordination for storm missions, July 10. CARCAH’s job is to coordinate with forecasters to determine what missions are needed, assign them to the squadrons, and track all of the data in real time. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) Share

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Lt. Col. Steven Burton, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron director of operations, along with NOAA Cmdr. Kevin Doremus, NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations headquarters, and Dr. Anna M. Wilson, Assistant Director of Atmospheric River Reconnaissance at the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes at Scripps, briefed congressional staff members about their unique and vital role in forecasting extreme weather at the U.S. Capitol June 24, 2025. The 53rd WRS, part of the Air Force Reserve's 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, is the only Department of Defense unit dedicated to aerial weather reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Ethan Stoker) Share

WASHINGTON, D.C.

NOAA Cmdr. Kevin Doremus, NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations headquarters, and Lt. Col. Steven Burton, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron director of operations, along with Dr. Anna M. Wilson, Assistant Director of Atmospheric River Reconnaissance at the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes at Scripps, briefed congressional staff members about their unique and vital role in forecasting extreme weather during an event at the U.S. Capitol June 24, 2025. The 53rd WRS, part of the Air Force Reserve's 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, is the only Department of Defense unit dedicated to aerial weather reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Ethan Stoker) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Senior Master Sgt. Linda Stovall, 403rd Force Support Squadron Military Personnel Flight chief briefs administrative and personnel professionals from across Keesler Air Force Base at the inaugural 403rd Wing Commander Support Staff Training Conference June 5, 2025, at the Sablich Center, Keesler AFB, Mississippi. The event, which was June 5-6, provided hands-on training, expert briefings, and networking opportunities to prepare CSS personnel for evolving mission requirements and the upcoming merger of the personnel and administrative career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Staff Sgt. Allison Williams, 403rd Maintenance Group Commander’s Support Staff, and Senior Master Sgt. Linda Stovall, 403rd Force Support Squadron Military Personnel Flight chief, take part in an icebreaker June 5, 2025, during the inaugural 403rd Wing Commander Support Staff Training Conference at the Sablich Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The event, which was June 5-6, provided hands-on training, expert briefings, and networking opportunities to prepare CSS personnel for evolving mission requirements and the upcoming merger of the personnel and administrative career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share