KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Senior Master Sgt. Spring Walden, 403rd Wing education and training program manager, receives medal during her retirement ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 2, 2025. Walden enlisted in 1991, returned to service in 2004 after a break due to injury, and will retire as an Air Reserve Technician. After retirement, she plans to train her K9 for a new canine search and rescue task force and continue working toward her bachelor’s degree. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shelton Sherrill). Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Senior Master Sgt. Spring Walden, 403rd Wing education and training program manager, addresses attendees during her retirement ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 2, 2025. Walden enlisted in 1991, returned to service in 2004 after a break due to injury, and will retire as an Air Reserve Technician. After retirement, she plans to train her K9 for a new canine search and rescue task force and continue working toward her bachelor’s degree. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shelton Sherrill). Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Senior Master Sgt. Spring Walden, 403rd Wing education and training program manager, addresses attendees during her retirement ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 2, 2025. Walden enlisted in 1991, returned to service in 2004 after a break due to injury, and will retire as an Air Reserve Technician. After retirement, she plans to train her K9 for a new canine search and rescue task force and continue working toward her bachelor’s degree. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shelton Sherrill). Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jared Bryant, 403rd Wing resiliency integrator, gives the Outstanding Supervisor Award to a stand in for Capt. Brent DuPree, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight commander, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Aug. 2, 2025. DuPree was not there to recieve his award but was nominated by one of his Airmen for his mentorship. (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, presents Master Sgt. Michael Sielke-Meade, 403rd Communications Flight superintendent with an award on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Aug. 2, 2025. Sielke-Meade was nominated by one of his Communications Flight Airmen. (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, coins Tech. Sgt. Michael Underwood, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Aug. 2, 2025. Bryant revived an award program that encourages Airmen to honor their fellow wingmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Shelby Jessee) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE Base, Miss.

U.S. Air Force Col. Jaret Fish, commander of the 403rd Wing, receives the unit guidon from Maj. Gen. Frank Bradfield III, 22nd Air Force commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Aug. 3, 2025. The ceremony marked the formal transfer of authority and responsibility to Fish as commander of the 403rd Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shelby Jessee) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE Base, Miss.

Col. Jaret Fish, newly appointed commander of the 403rd Wing, addresses Airmen, family, and friends during an assumption of command ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 3, 2025. Maj. Gen. Frank Bradfield III, 22nd Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony and spoke to attendees, which included Fish’s family, fellow Reserve Citizen Airmen, and local community leaders.(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt, Shelton Sherrill). Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE Base, Miss.

Maj. Gen. Frank Bradfield III, commander of the 22nd Air Force, addresses Airmen, family, and friends during an assumption of command ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 3, 2025. Maj. Gen. Frank Bradfield III, 22nd Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony and spoke to attendees, which included Fish’s family, fellow Reserve Citizen Airmen, and local community leaders.(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt, Shelton Sherrill). Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE Base, Miss.

Maj. Gen. Frank Bradfield III and Col. Jaret Fish, newly appointed commander of the 403rd Wing, stand at attention while the honor guard presents the U.S. flag during an assumption of command ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 3, 2025. Maj. Gen. Frank Bradfield III, 22nd Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony and spoke to attendees, which included Fish’s family, fellow Reserve Citizen Airmen, and local community leaders.(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt, Shelton Sherrill). Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE Base, Miss.

The 403rd Wing honor guard marches to the stage during an assumption of command ceremony for Col. Jaret Fish at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 3, 2025. Maj. Gen. Frank Bradfield III, 22nd Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony and spoke to attendees, which included Fish’s family, fellow Reserve Citizen Airmen, and local community leaders.(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt, Shelton Sherrill). Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Cadets from the Civil Air Patrol’s Louisiana Wing tour various units within the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, July 31, 2025. During their visit, they explored the 815th Airlift Squadron, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, 41st Aerial Port Squadron, and the 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Group to learn more about the wing’s mission and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth ). Share