KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Tech. Sgt. Larry Banks, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron loadmaster, prepares to drop a simulated buoy from a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft March 19, 2020, off the Gulf Coast of Mexico. The Hurricane Hunters train all year to maintain readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Larry Banks) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 403rd Wing put their military training to the test during an enhanced training exercise called Operation Southern Comfort Jan 13-16, 2020, which took place at the Mississippi National Guard Combat Readiness Training Center, Gulfport, Mississippi and Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This training exercise was created with the intent to observe these Airmen perform their job duties in a simulated wartime environment. The Airmen were given tasks that they may encounter to include simulated chemical attacks, threats, air and ground attacks. These "attacks" were designed to see how they react, if they react correctly and how long it takes to react; which determines if they received the proper training and that they understand the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 403rd Wing put their military training to the test during an enhanced training exercise called Operation Southern Comfort Jan 13-16, 2020, which took place at the Mississippi National Guard Combat Readiness Training Center, Gulfport, Mississippi and Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This training exercise was created with the intent to observe these Airmen perform their job duties in a simulated wartime environment. The Airmen were given tasks that they may encounter to include simulated chemical attacks, threats, air and ground attacks. These "attacks" were designed to see how they react, if they react correctly and how long it takes to react; which determines if they received the proper training and that they understand the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 403rd Wing wait for the "all clear" after a simulated attack, putting their military training to the test during an enhanced training exercise called Operation Southern Comfort Jan 13-16, 2020, which took place at the Mississippi National Guard Combat Readiness Training Center, Gulfport, Mississippi and Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This training exercise was created with the intent to observe these Airmen perform their job duties in a simulated wartime environment. The Airmen were given tasks that they may encounter to include simulated chemical attacks, threats, air and ground attacks. These "attacks" were designed to see how they react, if they react correctly and how long it takes to react; which determines if they received the proper training and that they understand the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 403rd Wing's 5th Operational Weather Flight provide weather data for flight operations, putting their military training to the test during an enhanced training exercise called Operation Southern Comfort Jan 13-16, 2020, which took place at the Mississippi National Guard Combat Readiness Training Center, Gulfport, Mississippi and Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This training exercise was created with the intent to observe these Airmen perform their job duties in a simulated wartime environment. The Airmen were given tasks that they may encounter to include simulated chemical attacks, threats, air and ground attacks. These "attacks" were designed to see how they react, if they react correctly and how long it takes to react; which determines if they received the proper training and that they understand the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 403rd Wing go through the decontamination tent as part of their training during an enhanced training exercise called Operation Southern Comfort Jan 13-16, 2020, which took place at the Mississippi National Guard Combat Readiness Training Center, Gulfport, Mississippi and Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This training exercise was created with the intent to observe these Airmen perform their job duties in a simulated wartime environment. The Airmen were given tasks that they may encounter to include simulated chemical attacks, threats, air and ground attacks. These "attacks" were designed to see how they react, if they react correctly and how long it takes to react; which determines if they received the proper training and that they understand the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 403rd Wing work post attack reconnaissance as part of their training during an enhanced training exercise called Operation Southern Comfort Jan 13-16, 2020, which took place at the Mississippi National Guard Combat Readiness Training Center, Gulfport, Mississippi and Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This training exercise was created with the intent to observe these Airmen perform their job duties in a simulated wartime environment. The Airmen were given tasks that they may encounter to include simulated chemical attacks, threats, air and ground attacks. These "attacks" were designed to see how they react, if they react correctly and how long it takes to react; which determines if they received the proper training and that they understand the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 403rd Wing's Security Forces Squadron put their military training to the test during an enhanced training exercise called Operation Southern Comfort Jan 13-16, 2020, which took place at the Mississippi National Guard Combat Readiness Training Center, Gulfport, Mississippi and Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This training exercise was created with the intent to observe these Airmen perform their job duties in a simulated wartime environment. The Airmen were given tasks that they may encounter to include simulated chemical attacks, threats, air and ground attacks. These "attacks" were designed to see how they react, if they react correctly and how long it takes to react; which determines if they received the proper training and that they understand the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 403rd Wing's Security Forces Squadron put their military training to the test with simulated attacks during an enhanced training exercise called Operation Southern Comfort Jan 13-16, 2020, which took place at the Mississippi National Guard Combat Readiness Training Center, Gulfport, Mississippi and Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This training exercise was created with the intent to observe these Airmen perform their job duties in a simulated wartime environment. The Airmen were given tasks that they may encounter to include simulated chemical attacks, threats, air and ground attacks. These "attacks" were designed to see how they react, if they react correctly and how long it takes to react; which determines if they received the proper training and that they understand the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Master Sgt. Kimelyn Hall, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, ensures simulated patients are secured to their litters before being loaded onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during Southern Strike 2018 at the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Mississippi, Oct. 30, 2017. Southern Strike 2018 is a large-scale, joint multinational combat exercise that provides tactical level training for the full spectrum of conflict and emphasizes air dominance, maritime operations, maritime air support, precision engagement, close air support, command and control, personnel recovery, aeromedical evacuation, and combat medical support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ryan Labadens) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Master Sgt. Kimelyn Hall, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, secures a litter to a litter stanchion on board a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during Southern Strike 2018 at the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Mississippi, Oct. 30, 2017. Southern Strike 2018 is a large-scale, joint multinational combat exercise that provides tactical level training for the full spectrum of conflict and emphasizes air dominance, maritime operations, maritime air support, precision engagement, close air support, command and control, personnel recovery, aeromedical evacuation, and combat medical support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ryan Labadens) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Tech. Sgt. Michael Rutherford, 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, attaches litter stanchion straps to the ceiling of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 815th Airlift Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, in preparation for an aeromedical evacuation exercise Nov. 1, 2017, during Southern Strike 2018. Southern Strike 2018 is a large-scale, joint multinational combat exercise that provides tactical level training for the full spectrum of conflict and emphasizes air dominance, maritime operations, maritime air support, precision engagement, close air support, command and control, personnel recovery, aeromedical evacuation, and combat medical support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ryan Labadens) Share