KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

A WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., takes off for a training flight Oct. 13, 2021. During the flight, a team tested new satellite communications capabilities that could enable more information to be disseminated during weather reconnaissance flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

A WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron sits on the flightline at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Oct. 12, 2021. The attachment on top of the aircraft is a satellite antenna the squadron is testing out that will enhance in-flight data transmission capabilities, resulting in more information for forecasters at the National Hurricane Center to work with. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Representatives from R4 Integration Inc. in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., lift a satellite antenna from its storage bin to install it onto a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Oct. 12, 2021. The antenna is part of a satellite communications system designed to provide more efficient data transmission capabilities during 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron missions into tropical disturbances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

LARISSA AIR BASE, Greece

U.S. Air Force Airmen and cargo are transported from Greece to Romania in an Air Force Reserve C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 815th Airlift Squadron, 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Oct. 18, 2021. The airlift supports Castle Forge’s objective of demonstrating the joint force’s combined ability to respond in times of crisis with a flexible, reassuring presence (U.S. Air force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Blair). Share

LARISSA AIR BASE, Greece

U.S. Air Force Airmen wait to board a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, during operation Castle Forge at Larissa Air Base, Greece, Oct. 15, 2021. The airlift supports Castle Forge’s objective of demonstrating the joint force’s combined ability to respond in times of crisis with a flexible, reassuring presence (U.S. Air force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Blair). Share

LARISSA AIR BASE, Greece

U.S. Airmen load cargo onto a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, during operation Castle Forge at Larissa Air Base, Greece, Oct. 15, 2021. Castle Forge is a U.S. Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa-led joint, multi-national operation. It provides a dynamic, partnership-focused training environment that raises the U.S. commitment to collective defense in the Black Sea region while enhancing interoperability alongside NATO allies. (U.S. Air force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Blair) Share

LARISSA AIR BASE, Greece

U.S. Air Force Reserve C-130J Super Hercules pilots assigned to the 815th Airlift Squadron, 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, fly Airmen and cargo from Greece to Romania on Oct. 18, 2021. The airlift supports Castle Forge’s objective of demonstrating the joint force’s combined ability to respond in times of crisis with a flexible, reassuring presence (U.S. Air force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Blair). Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

“The Top Three” hosted the 403rd Wing Children’s Holiday Party Dec. 7, 2019, Biloxi, Mississippi. The event included family fun activities such as games, face painting, an inflatable bounce house, crafts, and pictures with Santa Clause. The Top Three is an organization that consists of members holding any of the top 3 enlisted ranks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

The 403rd Wing welcomed its newest group of Honorary Commanders Oct. 15, 2021 at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. during an induction ceremony. The eight community leaders peresent were given certificates and sworn in by Col. Stuart Rubio, 403rd Wing commander. This community relations program matches civic leaders with 403rd Wing commanders to foster relationships with the local community and build a better understanding of how both the military and local community can benefit from one another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Master Sgt. Cody Seymour, 403rd Maintenance Squadron structural shop craftsman, observes Col. Stuart M. Rubio, 403rd Wing commander, while he assists in changing out an aft bulkhead, the firewall between the engine and the aircraft's wing, at the Isochronal Inspection Dock at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Oct. 3, 2021. Rubio, a C-130J pilot, is visiting different units in the Wing during Unit Training Assemblies to meet Airmen and learn about their various career specialties. There are more than 135 jobs Airmen can sign up for in the Air Force and Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Master Sgt. Cody Seymour, 403rd Maintenance Squadron structural shop craftsman, briefs Col. Stuart M. Rubio, 403rd Wing commander, on how to properly use power tools while changing out an aft bulkhead, the firewall between the engine and the aircraft's wing, at the Isochronal Inspection Dock, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Oct. 3, 2021. Rubio, a C-130J pilot, is visiting different units in the Wing during Unit Training Assemblies to meet Airmen and learn about their various career specialties. There are more than 135 jobs Airmen can sign up for in the Air Force and Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Tech. Sgt. Charles Williams, 41st Aerial Port Squadron air terminal operations center representative and Team Top Dawgz leader, gives his team's written answers to quiz questions to evaluators as part of the "fit to fight" portion of the Port Dawg Challenge at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Oct. 2, 2021. The event is organized to enhance and maintain the camaraderie of aerial port Airmen while promoting professionalism, leadership, training and communication between "Port Dawgs." (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Farrar) Share