KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

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KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

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) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

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) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

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) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

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) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

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) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tige Platt, 403rd Wing command chief, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Sept. 9, 2025. (Courtesy photo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Chief Master Sgt. David Jackson, outgoing 403rd Wing command chief, relinquishes the guidon to Col. Jaret Fish, 403rd Wing commander, during the wing’s first-ever Change of Responsibility ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 7, 2025. Fish then presented the guidon to Chief Master Sgt. Tige “Tiger” Platt, symbolizing the transition of responsibility from Jackson to Platt as the wing’s new command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Chief Master Sgt. Tige “Tiger” Platt, 403rd Wing command chief, addresses wing members during the unit’s first-ever Change of Responsibility ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 7, 2025. Platt assumed responsibility as command chief from Command Chief Master Sgt. David Jackson during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth). Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Chief Master Sgt. Tige “Tiger” Platt, incoming 403rd Wing command chief, receives the guidon from Col. Jaret Fish, 403rd Wing commander, during the wing’s first-ever Change of Responsibility ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 7, 2025. The ceremony honored Command Chief Master Sgt. David Jackson for his years of service to the 403rd Wing as he transitioned to a new position and welcomed Platt into his new role. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

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) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

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) Share