CAMP SHELBY, Miss.

Senior Airman Jarvis Jackson, 403rd Security Forces Squadron squad member completed the firing portion of his heavy weapons qualification training on the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Jan. 18. The heavy weapons training is a requirement for the defenders for mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) Share

CAMP SHELBY, Miss.

Members from the 403rd Security Forces Squadron completed the firing portion of their heavy weapons qualification training at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Jan. 18. The heavy weapons training is a requirement for the defenders for mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) Share

CAMP SHELBY, Miss.

Members from the 403rd Security Forces Squadron completed the firing portion of their heavy weapons qualification training at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Jan. 18. The heavy weapons training is a requirement for the defenders for mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Maj. Mack Fountain, 403rd Force Support Squadron director of operations, presents Senior Master Sgt. Brett Blanchard with a Meritorious Service Medal during his retirement ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Jan. 6, 2024. Blanchard served for 33 years, spending the majority of his career in the education and training realm ensuring Airmen met training and development requirements for career advancement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Members of the 403rd Wing's Education and Training Office present Senior Master Sgt. Brett Blanchard with a retirement gift at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Jan. 6, 2024. Blanchard served for 33 years, spending the majority of his career in the education and training realm ensuring Airmen met training and development requirements for career advancement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Senior Master Sgt. Brett Blanchard salutes his retirement flag during a ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Jan. 6, 2024. Blanchard served for 33 years, spending the majority of his career in the education and training realm ensuring Airmen met training and development requirements for career advancement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

A Keesler Air Force Base Honor Guard Airman presents Senior Master Sgt. Brett Blanchard with a flag during his retirement ceremony at Keesler AFB, Miss., Jan. 6, 2024, Blanchard served for 33 years, spending the majority of his career in the education and training realm ensuring Airmen met training and development requirements for career advancement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Members of the Keesler Air Force Base Honor Guard perform a flag folding ceremony for Senior Master Sgt. Brett Blanchard's retirement at Keesler AFB, Miss., Jan. 6, 2024, Blanchard served for 33 years, spending the majority of his career in the education and training realm ensuring Airmen met training and development requirements for career advancement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Senior Master Sgt. Brett Blanchard is pinned for retirement by his wife during a ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Jan. 6, 2024. Blanchard served in the Air Force for 33 years, spending the majority of his career in the education and training realm ensuring Airmen met training and development requirements for career advancement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Maj. Mack Fountain, 403rd Force Support Squadron director of operations, presents Senior Master Sgt. Brett Blanchard with his retirement declaration during his retirement ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Jan. 6, 2024. Blanchard served for 33 years, spending the majority of his career in the education and training realm ensuring Airmen met training and development requirements for career advancement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Maj. Mack Fountain, 403rd Force Support Squadron director of operations, presents Senior Master Sgt. Brett Blanchard with his retirement declaration during his retirement ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Jan. 6, 2024. Blanchard served for 33 years, spending the majority of his career in the education and training realm ensuring Airmen met training and development requirements for career advancement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Maj. C.W. Lemoine and his rescue husky Luna have been spreading cheer to their Louisiana community throughout December 2023. When the 403rd Wing’s new Inspector General isn’t investigating and resolving complaints for403rd Wing Airmen at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, he volunteers 40 to 50 hours a month working as a reserve deputy with the St. Tammany Parish Police Department patrolling the streets and answering calls for assistance, and visiting Louisiana communities with his therapy comfort canine. (Courtesy photo) Share