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Mary Ruffin, 403rd Wing director of psychological health, speaks during a commander’s call at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Sept. 7, 2025. Wing leadership emphasized resilience and connection as part of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shelby Jessee)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Sean Cross, 403rd Wing chief of safety, delivers a safety briefing during a commander’s call at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Sept. 7, 2025. Cross encouraged Airmen to use the SAFE app and reminded motorcycle riders to register with the safety office. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shelby Jessee)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jared Bryant, 403rd Wing resiliency integrator and first sergeant, speaks during a commander’s call at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Sept. 7, 2025. Bryant highlighted the importance of connection and peer recognition as part of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shelby Jessee)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Jaret T. Fish, 403rd Wing commander, speaks during a commander’s call at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Sept. 7, 2025. Fish highlighted leadership transitions, mission readiness, and resilience as the wing prepares for an upcoming Combat Readiness Inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shelby Jessee)

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Chief Master Sgt. David Jackson, 403rd Wing command chief, presents Master Sgt. Rachel Stover, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron first sergeant, during the 403rd Wing's Top-3 conducted a senior non-commissioned officer induction ceremony for those promoted to Master Sgt. in the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron auditorium, Sept 6. The ceremony formally recognizes new SNCOs and their significant career achievement as inductees transition from being technical experts and first-line supervisors to becoming operational leaders responsible for merging subordinates' talents and resources to accomplish the mission effectively, and emphasizes the SNCO's responsibility to mentor junior Airmen, build the next generation of leaders, and uphold Air Force traditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

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Chief Master Sgt. David Jackson, 403rd Wing command chief, presents Master Sgt. Ashley Peer, 403rd Maintenance Group training manager, during the 403rd Wing's Top-3 conducted a senior non-commissioned officer induction ceremony for those promoted to Master Sgt. in the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron auditorium, Sept 6. The ceremony formally recognizes new SNCOs and their significant career achievement as inductees transition from being technical experts and first-line supervisors to becoming operational leaders responsible for merging subordinates' talents and resources to accomplish the mission effectively, and emphasizes the SNCO's responsibility to mentor junior Airmen, build the next generation of leaders, and uphold Air Force traditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

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The 403rd Wing's Top-3 conducted a senior non-commissioned officer induction ceremony for those promoted to Master Sgt. in the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron auditorium, Sept 6. The ceremony formally recognizes new SNCOs and their significant career achievement as inductees transition from being technical experts and first-line supervisors to becoming operational leaders responsible for merging subordinates' talents and resources to accomplish the mission effectively, and emphasizes the SNCO's responsibility to mentor junior Airmen, build the next generation of leaders, and uphold Air Force traditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

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Chief Master Sgt. David Jackson, 403rd Wing command chief, presents Master Sgt. Michael Sielke-Meade, 403rd Communications Flight superintendent, during the 403rd Wing's Top-3 conducted a senior non-commissioned officer induction ceremony for those promoted to Master Sgt. in the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron auditorium, Sept 6. The ceremony formally recognizes new SNCOs and their significant career achievement as inductees transition from being technical experts and first-line supervisors to becoming operational leaders responsible for merging subordinates' talents and resources to accomplish the mission effectively, and emphasizes the SNCO's responsibility to mentor junior Airmen, build the next generation of leaders, and uphold Air Force traditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

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Chief Master Sgt. David Jackson, 403rd Wing command chief, presents Master Sgt. Savannah Kowall, 41st Aerial Port Squadron first sergeant, during the 403rd Wing's Top-3 conducted a senior non-commissioned officer induction ceremony for those promoted to Master Sgt. in the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron auditorium, Sept 6. The ceremony formally recognizes new SNCOs and their significant career achievement as inductees transition from being technical experts and first-line supervisors to becoming operational leaders responsible for merging subordinates' talents and resources to accomplish the mission effectively, and emphasizes the SNCO's responsibility to mentor junior Airmen, build the next generation of leaders, and uphold Air Force traditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Stuart L. Martin, 403rd Maintenance Group commander, speaks with Airmen following the group’s change of command ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Sept. 6, 2025. Martin emphasized his commitment to supporting Airmen and continuing the group’s legacy of excellence in aircraft maintenance and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shelby Jessee)

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