KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Tech. Sgt. Cruz George, 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, salutes prior to his aircraft taking off at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., June 25, 2024. George had a passion for fixing cars at a young age and allowed that to turn into a career as an aircraft mechanic in the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Master Sgts. Brandon Reichert and Michael Johnson and Senior Airman Nicholas Andrews, 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron engine propulsion technicians, install a propeller onto a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., June 24, 2024. The 803rd AMXS supports the 815th Airlift Squadron by conducting repairs and preventative maintenance for the squadron's 10 C-130J aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Master Sgts. Brandon Reichert and Michael Johnson and Senior Airman Nicholas Andrews, 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron engine propulsion technicians, install a propeller onto a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., June 24, 2024. The 803rd AMXS supports the 815th Airlift Squadron by conducting repairs and preventative maintenance for the squadron's 10 C-130J aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Master Sgt. Michael Johnson (right) and Senior Airman Nicholas Andrews, 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron engine propulsion technicians, guide a propeller as it is lifted up to a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., June 24, 2024. The 803rd AMXS supports the 815th Airlift Squadron by conducting repairs and preventative maintenance for the squadron's 10 C-130J aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Master Sgt. Michael Johnson, 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron engine propulsion technician, guides a propeller as it is lifted up to a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., June 24, 2024. The 803rd AMXS supports the 815th Airlift Squadron by conducting repairs and preventative maintenance for the squadron's 10 C-130J aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Senior Airman Nicholas Andrews, 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron engine propulsion technician, pulls a propeller for installation onto a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., June 24, 2024. The 803rd AMXS supports the 815th Airlift Squadron by conducting repairs and preventative maintenance for the squadron's 10 C-130J aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson received an 815th Airlift Squadron mission brief and tour of the Flying Jennies C-130J Super Hercules during his visit to Keesler Air Force Base, April 16. The tour was designed to continue building relationships between Keesler AFB and the state leadership by providing the opportunity for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and for community building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

1st Lt. Trent Davis, 815th Airlift Squadron pilot, shows Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson the controls of a Flying Jennies C-130J Super Hercules and explains his job and duties as a pilot during Watson's visit to Keesler Air Force Base, April 16. The tour was designed to continue building relationships between Keesler AFB and the state leadership by providing the opportunity for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and for community building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Lt. Col. Lisa Breal, 403rd Mission Support Group commander, briefs Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson about the 403rd Wing missions during his visit to Keesler Air Force Base, April 16. The tour was designed to continue building relationships between Keesler AFB and the state leadership by providing the opportunity for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and community building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson congratulates Senior Airman Baylee Beightol, 815th Aiirlft Squadron loadmaster, in regards to her becoming Miss New South during his visit to Keesler Air Force Base, April 16. The tour was designed to continue building relationships between Keesler AFB and the state leadership by providing the opportunity for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and for community building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson visited Keesler Air Force Base meeting with the representatives from the 81st Training Wing and 403rd Wing, April 16. The tour was designed to continue building relationships between Keesler AFB and the state leadership by providing the opportunity for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and for community building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson received an 815th Airlift Squadron mission brief and tour of the Flying Jennies C-130J Super Hercules during his visit to Keesler Air Force Base, April 16. The tour was designed to continue building relationships between Keesler AFB and the state leadership by providing the opportunity for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and for community building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) Share