WASHINGTON, D.C.

Lt. Col. Steven Burton, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron director of operations, along with NOAA Cmdr. Kevin Doremus, NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations headquarters, and Dr. Anna M. Wilson, Assistant Director of Atmospheric River Reconnaissance at the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes at Scripps, briefed congressional staff members about their unique and vital role in forecasting extreme weather at the U.S. Capitol June 24, 2025. The 53rd WRS, part of the Air Force Reserve's 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, is the only Department of Defense unit dedicated to aerial weather reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Ethan Stoker) Share

WASHINGTON, D.C.

NOAA Cmdr. Kevin Doremus, NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations headquarters, and Lt. Col. Steven Burton, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron director of operations, along with Dr. Anna M. Wilson, Assistant Director of Atmospheric River Reconnaissance at the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes at Scripps, briefed congressional staff members about their unique and vital role in forecasting extreme weather during an event at the U.S. Capitol June 24, 2025. The 53rd WRS, part of the Air Force Reserve's 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, is the only Department of Defense unit dedicated to aerial weather reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Ethan Stoker) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Chaplain (Capt.) Chris Steverson, a member of the 403rd Wing Chaplain Corps, speaks with Airmen during a unit visit at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 6, 2025. The Chaplain team serves as a vital emotional, mental, and spiritual support system for Airmen across the 403rd Wing, offering 100% confidential care protected by law and military policy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Chaplain (Capt.) Chris Steverson, a member of the 403rd Wing Chaplain Corps, speaks with Airmen during a unit visit at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 6, 2025. The Chaplain team serves as a vital emotional, mental, and spiritual support system for Airmen across the 403rd Wing, offering 100% confidential care protected by law and military policy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Chaplain (Capt.) Chris Steverson's, a member of the 403rd Wing Chaplain Corps, cap lays on the table as he speaks with Airmen during a unit visit at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 6, 2025. The Chaplain team serves as a vital emotional, mental, and spiritual support system for Airmen across the 403rd Wing, offering 100% confidential care protected by law and military policy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Members of the 403rd Wing Religious Affairs Office walk toward the Roberts Maintenance Facility during the May Unit Training Assembly at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 6, 2025. The Chaplain team serves as a vital emotional, mental, and spiritual support system for Airmen across the 403rd Wing, offering 100% confidential care protected by law and military policy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Chaplain (Capt.) Chris Steverson, a member of the 403rd Wing Chaplain Corps, speaks with Airmen during a unit visit at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 6, 2025. The Chaplain team serves as a vital emotional, mental, and spiritual support system for Airmen across the 403rd Wing, offering 100% confidential care protected by law and military policy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Members of the 403rd Wing Religious Affairs Office walk toward the Roberts Maintenance Facility during the May Unit Training Assembly at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 6, 2025. The Chaplain team serves as a vital emotional, mental, and spiritual support system for Airmen across the 403rd Wing, offering 100% confidential care protected by law and military policy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Tech. Sgt. Jerry Primes and Chaplain (1st Lt.) David Gamble, 403rd Wing Religious Affairs Office members, stand in front of the wing headquarters sign at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 6, 2025. The Chaplain team serves as a vital emotional, mental, and spiritual support system for Airmen across the 403rd Wing, offering 100% confidential care protected by law and military policy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

(From left to right) Master Sgt. John Ables, Chaplain (Capt.) Chris Steverson, Tech. Sgt. Jerry Primes, and Chaplain (1st Lt.) David Gamble, 403rd Wing Religious Affairs Office members, stand in front of the wing headquarters sign at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 6, 2025. The Chaplain team serves as a vital emotional, mental, and spiritual support system for Airmen across the 403rd Wing, offering 100% confidential care protected by law and military policy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Senior Master Sgt. Linda Stovall, 403rd Force Support Squadron Military Personnel Flight chief briefs administrative and personnel professionals from across Keesler Air Force Base at the inaugural 403rd Wing Commander Support Staff Training Conference June 5, 2025, at the Sablich Center, Keesler AFB, Mississippi. The event, which was June 5-6, provided hands-on training, expert briefings, and networking opportunities to prepare CSS personnel for evolving mission requirements and the upcoming merger of the personnel and administrative career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Staff Sgt. Allison Williams, 403rd Maintenance Group Commander’s Support Staff, and Senior Master Sgt. Linda Stovall, 403rd Force Support Squadron Military Personnel Flight chief, take part in an icebreaker June 5, 2025, during the inaugural 403rd Wing Commander Support Staff Training Conference at the Sablich Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The event, which was June 5-6, provided hands-on training, expert briefings, and networking opportunities to prepare CSS personnel for evolving mission requirements and the upcoming merger of the personnel and administrative career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share