KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Lt. Col. William Magee, 403rd Maintenance Group commander, passes the 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron guidon to Maj. Kurt Mann during an assumption of command ceremony in the Roberts Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Facility auditorium at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Sept. 9, 2023. The 803rd AMXS is responsible for the repair and preventative maintenance of 10 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft operated by the 815th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Maj. Kurt Mann, 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, returns a salute to his squadron during an assumption of command ceremony in the Roberts Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Facility auditorium at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Sept. 9, 2023. The 803rd AMXS is responsible for the repair and preventative maintenance of 10 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft operated by the 815th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Lt. Col. William Magee, 403rd Maintenance Group commander, returns 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Commander Maj. Kurt Mann’s salute during an assumption of command ceremony in the Roberts Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Facility auditorium at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Sept. 9, 2023. The 803rd AMXS is responsible for the repair and preventative maintenance of 10 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft operated by the 815th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

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 member of the 403rd Wing Crash, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery team attaches a hose to the CDDAR control console manifold stand, before unrolling the hose to attach to an air bag used to lift an aircraft. The CDDAR conducted an annual training exercise held during the March Unit Training Assembly at Keesler Air Force Base. This training is an annual requirement to maintain proficiency and ensure that all equipment is serviceable and operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Master Sgt. Rickey Carroll, 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulics craftsman, attaches the hose from the MC7/air compressor to the control consol manifold stand. Members of the 403rd Wing Crash, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery team work together during a training exercise held during the March Unit Training Assembly at Keesler Air Force Base. The CDDAR training is an annual requirement to maintain proficiency and ensure that all equipment is serviceable and operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Master Sgt. Kevin Cheatham, 403rd Maintenance Squadron Flight isochronal inspection dock assisstant chief, operates the control console manifold stand, releasing air into the air bags that are used to lift or stabilze an aircraft. Members of the 403rd Wing Crash, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery team work together during a training exercise held during the March Unit Training Assembly at Keesler Air Force Base. The CDDAR training is an annual requirement to maintain proficiency and ensure that all equipment is serviceable and operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Staff Sgt. Victoria Kinman, 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, operates the control console manifold stand, releasing air into the air bags that are used to lift or stabilze an aircraft. Members of the 403rd Wing Crash, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery team work together during a training exercise held during the March Unit Training Assembly at Keesler Air Force Base. The CDDAR training is an annual requirement to maintain proficiency and ensure that all equipment is serviceable and operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Master Sgt. Derek Breland, 403rd Maintenance Squadron isochronal inspection dock assistant flight chief, watches the air bags while they are being inflated, to ensure the air bags inflate properly. Members of the 403rd Wing Crash, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery team work together during a training exercise held during the March Unit Training Assembly at Keesler Air Force Base. The CDDAR training is an annual requirement to maintain proficiency and ensure that all equipment is serviceable and operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Master Sgt. Jay Hommerbocker, 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flight line expiditer, removes the hoses from the air bags for deflation after completing the exercise. Members of the 403rd Wing Crash, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery team work together during a training exercise held during the March Unit Training Assembly at Keesler Air Force Base. The CDDAR training is an annual requirement to maintain proficiency and ensure that all equipment is serviceable and operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Tech. Sgt. Timothy Stevenson, 403rd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics back shop technician, unrolls a hose to attach to the air bags used to lift an aircraft. As a member of the 403rd Wing Crash, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery team, he participated in the annual training that is required to maintain proficiency and ensure that all equipment is serviceable and operational. The CDDAR training was held during the March Unit Training Assembly at Keesler Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share