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Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 403rd Security Forces Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, grab their weapons as part of the Battle Forged Run where units could test participants’ warrior ethos, teamwork, and operational endurance in a high-intensity, mission-oriented environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shelby Jessee)

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Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 403rd Security Forces Squadron pose for a group photo on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 03, 2025. These Airmen were the first team to compete in the Battle Forged Run. The run brought together five teams of ten Airmen from across the wing to compete in a timed course simulating combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shelby Jessee)

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Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 403rd Security Forces Squadron run toward the finishing line on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 03, 2025. The Airmen were competing in the Battle Forged Run where they could test their warrior ethos, teamwork, and operational endurance in a high-intensity, mission-oriented environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shelby Jessee)

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Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 403rd Security Forces Squadron carry a litter with a mannequin on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 3, 2025. The Airmen carried the litter as a team challenge during the Battle Forged Run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shelby Jessee)

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Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 403rd Security Forces Squadron set down a litter on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 3, 2025. The Airmen were required to carry the litter with the mannequin after completing the low crawl as part of the Battle Forged Run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shelby Jessee)

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Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 403rd Security Forces Squadron test their skill with a low-crawl on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 3, 2025. The low-crawl was a challenge during the Battle Forged Run hosted by Chief Master Sgt. David Jackson, 403rd Wing Command Chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shelby Jessee)

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Air Force Reserve Airmen from the 41st Aerial Port Squadron participate in a ceremony before the Port Dawg Memorial Run in Biloxi, Miss., May 03, 2025. The ceremony is a way to remember and honor the lives of fallen members before they begin the run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shelby Jessee)

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Air Force Reserve Airmen run with flags on the Biloxi Bay Bridge in Biloxi, Miss., May 03, 2025. These Airmen were leading the rest of the 41st Aerial Port Squadron in the Port Dawg Run to honor the lives of fallen port members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shelby Jessee)

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Nine metal devices hang on a chain by the Ocean Springs Biloxi Bridge in Mississippi, May 03, 2025. Each of these devices are hung to memorialize Air Force aerial port squadron members who passed away in the past year. This ceremony was part of the 41st Aerial Port Squadron's 12th Annual Port Dawg Memorial Run May 3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shelby Jessee)

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Air Force Reserve Airmen from the 41st Aerial Port Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, hang metal devices on a chain near the Ocean Springs Biloxi Bay Bridge to commemorate fallen members from the aerial port community May 03, 2025. The 41st Aerial Port Squadron hung these devices as part of a ceremony before the Port Dawg Memorial Run May 3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shelby Jessee)

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Air Force Reserve Airmen from the 41st Aerial Port Squadron gather during a ceremony ahead of the 12 Annual Port Dawg Memorial Run in Biloxi, Miss., May 03, 2025. This is the fifth year that the 41st APS participated in the run that honors the lives of all the fallen port members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shelby Jessee)

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Lt. Col. Lisa Breal, commander of the 403rd Mission Support Group, presents the guidon to Capt. Augusta Hamilton during an Assumption of Command Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 6, 2025. Hamilton assumed command of the 403rd Communications Flight, taking on the responsibility of leading a team that delivers communication support to the 403rd Wing. The ceremony marked a formal transition of leadership, emphasizing the importance of mission continuity and readiness within the U.S. Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth).

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