KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. Stuart M. Rubio, 403rd Wing commander, speaks during the commander’s call at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Sept. 12, 2021. Rubio spoke about topics including Covid-19 vaccination, and other important subjects. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Farrar) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. Stuart M. Rubio (left), 403rd Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Barbara J. Gilmore (right), present Staff Sgt. Paul Johnson with the Non-commissioned Officer of the Quarter award at a commander's call Sept. 12, 2021. Johnson works as a crew chief for the 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Farrar) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. Stuart M. Rubio, 403rd Wing commander, recognizes members of the 403rd Maintenance Group during a commander’s call at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi, September 12, 2021. The group worked extensively to restore the wing of a WC-130J assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron after a fire burned a basketball-sized hole through it. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Farrar) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. Stuart M. Rubio, 403rd Wing commander, shakes Lt. Col. Marla Stewart's hand after presenting her with the Field Grade Officer of the Quarter award during a commander's call at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Sept. 12, 2021. Stewart was recognized for her work within the 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron during the months of January through March this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Chaplain (Maj.) Bitrus Cobongs, 403rd Wing Chaplain, gives the invocation before the 403rd Wing 20th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ruck March, which was hosted in rembrance of those who lost their lives during the events of 9/11. The march was led by the 403rd Security Forces Squadron and was open to all members of Keesler Air Force Base, both military and civilian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

The 403rd Wing hosted a 20th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ruck March in rembrance of those who lost their lives during the events of 9/11. The march was led by the 403rd Security Forces Squadron and was open to all members of Keesler Air Force Base, both military and civilian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

The 403rd Wing hosted a 20th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ruck March in rembrance of those who lost their lives during the events of 9/11. The march was led by the 403rd Security Forces Squadron and was open to all members of Keesler Air Force Base, both military and civilian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

The 403rd Wing hosted a 20th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ruck March in rembrance of those who lost their lives during the events of 9/11. The march was led by the 403rd Security Forces Squadron and was open to all members of Keesler Air Force Base, both military and civilian. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Christopher Carranza) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

The 403rd Wing hosted a 20th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ruck March in rembrance of those who lost their lives during the events of 9/11. The march was led by the 403rd Security Forces Squadron and was open to all members of Keesler Air Force Base, both military and civilian. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Christopher Carranza) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. Reginald Trujillo, 403rd Mission Support Group commander, tells his 9/11 story before the 403rd Wing 20th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ruck March, which was hosted in rembrance of those who lost their lives during the events of 9/11. The march was led by the 403rd Security Forces Squadron and was open to all members of Keesler Air Force Base, both military and civilian. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Christopher Carranza) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Tech. Sgt. James Haymer, civilian firefighter and traditional reservist with the 403rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, completed the ruck march in his fire fighter gear for the 403rd Wing's 20th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ruck March, which was hosted in rembrance of those who lost their lives during the events of 9/11. The march was led by the 403rd Security Forces Squadron and was open to all members of Keesler Air Force Base, both military and civilian. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Christopher Carranza) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Newcomers to the 403rd Wing attended the welcome orientation briefing after joining the Wing of Choice for their first unit training assembly weekend, Sept 11, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share