ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, Kuwait

Capt. Lauren Poulson, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, participates in an Army helicopter medical rescue and evacuation training during her deployment to Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. The primary focus for Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons are to provide rapid and reliable medical evacuation services in the commitment to saving lives of service members. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) Share

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands

Members of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters, flew through the eye of Hurricane Beryl, June 2. Hurricane Beryl reached category five, with sustained winds of 165 mile per hour. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Mary Ruffin, the 403rd Wing's new Director of Psychological Health, displays her contact information outside her new office at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., June 25, 2024. As the DPH, Ruffin provides consultation to leadership as well as limited scope counseling to members of the 403rd Wing and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

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.

The Fiscal Year 2025 Unit Training Assembly schedule for the 403rd Wing. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Jessica L. Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

1st Lt. Zachary Cates with the 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron directs troops onto a C-130J aircraft during a wing inspection readiness exercise called Thunderstrike at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., July 6, 2024. The purpose of the exercise is to evaluate the wing’s effectiveness and readiness in accomplishing their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Personnel from the 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron in-process patients during a wing inspection readiness exercise called Thunderstrike at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., July 6, 2024. The purpose of the exercise is to evaluate the wing’s effectiveness and readiness in accomplishing their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share