KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Cooper, 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron medical technician and Vicksburg Fire Department paramedic stands next to a Vicksburg Fire Department ambulance. (courtesy photo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

A bus crashed outside of Vicksburg, Miss., early on Saturday, killing seven people, officials said. (Photo Credit: courtesy photo from WAPT, via Associated Press) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Members of the 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron trained on putting up the GateKeeper 1935 primary field shelter during the August Unit Training Assembly. This training is part of being a Multi-Capable Airman concept which helps reduce the number of Airmen put in harm's way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Members of the 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron trained on putting up the GateKeeper 1935 primary field shelter during the August Unit Training Assembly. This training is part of being a Multi-Capable Airman concept which helps reduce the number of Airmen put in harm's way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Members of the 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron trained on putting up the GateKeeper 1935 primary field shelter during the August Unit Training Assembly. This training is part of being a Multi-Capable Airman concept which helps reduce the number of Airmen put in harm's way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Members of the 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron trained on putting up the GateKeeper 1935 primary field shelter during the August Unit Training Assembly. This training is part of being a Multi-Capable Airman concept which helps reduce the number of Airmen put in harm's way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Members of the 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron trained on putting up the GateKeeper 1935 primary field shelter during the August Unit Training Assembly. This training is part of being a Multi-Capable Airman concept which helps reduce the number of Airmen put in harm's way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Members of the 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron trained on putting up the GateKeeper 1935 primary field shelter during the August Unit Training Assembly. This training is part of being a Multi-Capable Airman concept which helps reduce the number of Airmen put in harm's way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. Stuart Rubio, 403rd Wing commander, hands off the guidon for the 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron to Col. Ada M. Collier, installing her as the new commander during an Assumption of Command ceremony held August 6, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) 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

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. Stuart M. Rubio, 403rd Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Lauren DeFrates, 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron deputy commander, cut the ceremonial ribbon marking the opening of the new ASTS building at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Aug. 6, 2021. The mission of the ASTS in-garrison is to ensure medical readiness for all 403rd Wing personnel. (U.S. Air Force by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share