KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. Reginald G. Trujillo, Jr. Share

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Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, joined his counterparts from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and National Guard May 4 to virtually testify before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Derek Norton) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Master Sgt. Carlos Ramirez, 403rd Wing Command Post readiness reporting manager, answers questions about current base operations over the phone at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., April 11, 2021. The command post manages and performs a multitude of command and control operations that, depending on the call they receive, can vary from minor issues to major incidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Christopher Carranza) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

The 403rd Wing Command Post team: (back left to right) Tech. Sgt. Marvin Mercado, Staff Sgt. William Garrett, (front left to right) Master Sgt. Carlos Ramirez, Senior Master Sgt. Brian Harms, Master Sgt. Desirae McIntyre, and Master Sgt. Shawna Smith, pose for a photo at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., April 11, 2021. The command post manages and performs a multitude of command and control operations that depending on the call they receive, can vary from minor issues to major incidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Christopher Carranza) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Senior Airman Connor Mason, Aerospace Ground Equipment craftsman assigned to the 403rd Maintenance Squadron, performs maintenance on a A/M32A-95 Turbine Compressor in the Roberts Consolidated Maintenance Facility, March 13, 2021, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The AGE shop is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all ground equipment assigned to the 403rd Wing. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Michael Farrar) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Master Sgt. Tyler Thibault, 403rd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment assistant flight chief, performs maintenance on the Universal Hydraulic Test Stand on the maintenance line, March 13, 2021, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The AGE shop is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all ground equipment assigned to the 403rd Wing. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Michael Farrar) Share

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.

Capt. Grant J. Talkington, 5th Operational Weather Flight commander at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., adresses his flight as Col. Stuart M. Rubio, 403rd operations group commander at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., looks on during an assumption of command ceremony at the 28th Operational Weather Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. April 9, 2021. The 5th OWF conists of 24 military and civilian personnel providing weather support to four different major commands.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.

Col. Stuart M. Rubio, 403rd Operations Group commander at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., hands the 5th Operational Weather Flight guidon to new commander Capt. Grant J. Talkington during an assumption of command ceremony at the 28th Operational Weather Squadron pavilion at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. April 9, 2021. The flight is a geographically separated unit assigned to the Air Force Reserve's 403rd Wing.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.

Col. Stuart M. Rubio, 403rd Operations Group commander at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., and Capt. Grant J. Talkington, 5th Operational Weather Flight commander at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., look on as members of the Shaw AFB honor guard present the colors during an assumption of command ceremony at the 28th Operational Weather Squadron pavilion at Shaw April 9, 2021. As commander, Talkington is responsible for the readiness, agile deployment, and effectiveness of unit members fulfilling exercise and contingency operations for base weather stations, operational weather squadrons and Air Operations Centers worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.

Col. Stuart M. Rubio, 403rd Operations Group commander at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., and Capt. Grant J. Talkington, 5th Operational Weather Flight commander at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., stand at attention as Airman 1st Class Baylor Smith passes by with the United States flag during an assumption of command ceremony at the 28th Operational Weather Squadron pavilion at Shaw April 9, 2021. The mission of the 5th OWF is to provide the world's most disciplined, trained, and effective reserve weather force ins support of U.S. Central, European, African, and STRATEGIC Commands anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.

Col. Stuart M. Rubio, 403rd Operations Group commander at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., and Capt. Grant J. Talkington, 5th Operational Weather Flight commander at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., along with members of the Shaw AFB honor guard await commands during an assumption of command ceremony at the 28th Operational Weather Squadron pavilion April 9, 2021. Talkington assumed command of the flight after previously serving as its director of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Capt. Cortney Tremer, 403rd Communications flight commander at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., takes a moment from her work during the 403rd Wing's Unit Training Assembly March 14, 2021. Tremer leads a team of around 30 reservists and civilians who deal in all manner of cyber operations for the entire wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share