KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Maj. Jonathan Bolton, 403rd Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, presided over a patching presentation Aug. 2, 2025 in Taylor Logistics at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, and hands out the new patches to the squadron members. An Air Force unit patch symbolizes a unit’s heritage, mission, and identity, fostering pride, camaraderie, and esprit de corps among its members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Senior Master Sgt. Jason Johnson, 403rd Logistics Readiness Squadron senior enlisted leader patched the members of the 403rd LRS during a patching presentation Aug. 2, 2025 in Taylor Logistics at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. An Air Force unit patch symbolizes a unit’s heritage, mission, and identity, fostering pride, camaraderie, and esprit de corps among its members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Senior Master Sgt. Jason Johnson, 403rd Logistics Readiness Squadron senior enlisted leader patched the members of the 403rd LRS during a patching presentation Aug. 2, 2025 in Taylor Logistics at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. An Air Force unit patch symbolizes a unit’s heritage, mission, and identity, fostering pride, camaraderie, and esprit de corps among its members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Maj. Jonathan Bolton, 403rd Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, presided over a patching presentation Aug. 2, 2025 in Taylor Logistics at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, handing out the new patches to the squadron members. An Air Force unit patch symbolizes a unit’s heritage, mission, and identity, fostering pride, camaraderie, and esprit de corps among its members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

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.

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.

Chaplain (Capt.) Chris Steverson, a member of the 403rd Wing Chaplain Corps, speaks with Airmen during a unit visit at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 6, 2025. The Chaplain team serves as a vital emotional, mental, and spiritual support system for Airmen across the 403rd Wing, offering 100% confidential care protected by law and military policy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Chaplain (Capt.) Chris Steverson, a member of the 403rd Wing Chaplain Corps, speaks with Airmen during a unit visit at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 6, 2025. The Chaplain team serves as a vital emotional, mental, and spiritual support system for Airmen across the 403rd Wing, offering 100% confidential care protected by law and military policy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth) Share