FORT MCCOY, Wis.

A U.S. Air Force maintainer inspects a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 403rd Wing's 815th Airlift Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, prior to aerial operations during exercise Patriot Warrior at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Aug. 13, 2021. Patriot Warrior is Air Force Reserve Command's premier exercise providing Airmen an opportunity to train with joint and international partners in airlift, aeromedical evacuation, and mobility support. The exercise builds on capabilities for the future fight, increasing the readiness, lethality and agility of the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg) Share

FORT MCCOY, Wis.

First Lt. Jennifer Alvarez-Billinger, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron medical service corps officer with the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, takes part in aeromedical evacuation training during exercise Patriot Warrior at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, in August 2021. Patriot Warrior is Air Force Reserve Command's premier exercise providing Airmen an opportunity to train with joint and international partners in airlift, aeromedical evacuation, and mobility support. The exercise builds on capabilities for the future fight, increasing the readiness, lethality and agility of the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

A WC-130J assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., takes off as a C-130J assigned to the 815th Airlift Squadron taxis to takeoff Aug. 27, 2021. Both squadrons evacuated to Kelly Field in San Antonio Texas ahead of anticipated Hurricane Ida. (U.S. Air Force by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga.

Master Sgt. Luca Farkas, 911th Aeromedical Staging Squadron aeromedical technician, fills a syringe with the COVID-19 vaccine at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28, 2021. The 911th Airlift Wing is committed to taking every precaution to ensure the health and wellbeing of all personnel and their families as well as the community we share. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua J. Seybert) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Tech. Sgt. Kevin Lancaster supervises Staff Sgt. William Parker, 403rd Fabrication Flight aircraft structure mechanic, drills a hole in the engine bulkhead of a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Aug. 24, 2021. The flight is responsible for aircraft structural maintenance to include painting and sanding of aircraft parts. The 403rd Wing’s fleet consists of 10 WC-130J and 10 C-130J aircraft which are flown by the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and 815th Airlift Squadron, respectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Christopher Carranza) Share

HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla.

A WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., flies a mission into Tropical Storm Fred Aug. 14, 2021. The squadron flew a total of 6 missions into the storm before it made landfall on the Florida panhandle Aug. 16. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

A WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., taxis to takeoff from Keesler to Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Aug. 9, 2021. The 53rd WRS sent three aircraft along with crews and personnel to Homestead to fly missions into Tropical Storm Fred and Hurricane Grace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Chief Master Sgt. Barbara J. Gilmore, 403rd Wing command chief at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., speaks to the wing’s first sergeants to kick off a first sergeant’s symposium in the 815th Airlift Squadron auditorium Aug. 9, 2021. Gilmore joined the 403rd Wing in August after serving in the same capacity for the 932nd Airlift Wing at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., for three years. (U.S. Air Force by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

The 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., covers a wide variety of rules depending on the circumstances. In-garrison they are responsible for ensuring the medical readiness of the military members of the Air Force Reserve's 403rd Wing while also being trained to set up medical facilities and give assistance to wounded in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A. C. Losurdo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. Stuart M. Rubio, 403rd Wing commander, assists Tech. Sgt. Melvin Tucker, 403rd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels operator, in carrying a hose from a fuel truck to a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Aug. 7, 2021. Rubio met with the Reserve Citizen Airmen of the petroleum, oils and lubricants shop, aka POL, as part of his immersion tour with the 403rd LRS. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Christopher Carranza) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Chief Master Sgt. Jessica McBride, 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron superintendent, speaks to local media after a ribbon-cutting ceremony for her unit’s new building at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Aug. 6, 2021. The new facilities will allow the squadron to work in a more cohesive environment and allows capabilities they previously had to rely on the Active Duty facilities for. (U.S. Air Force by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Lt. Col. Lauren DeFrates, 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron deputy commander, speaks to local media after a ribbon-cutting ceremony for her unit’s new building at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Aug. 6, 2021. DeFrates said this is a great time in the squadron’s history as it is the first time the entire unit will be able to function in one building. (U.S. Air Force by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share