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

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base Miss., participate in the 2024 readiness exercise called Thunderstrike, created by the Inspector General’s Inspectors office June 3-9, 2024. Players of the exercise wore Mission Oriented Protective Posture due to a simulated chemical warzone where they were to perform mock deployment objectives as well as learn other medical, communications, and tactical procedures, to improve mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Bloodworth) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base Miss., participate in the 2024 readiness exercise called Thunderstrike, created by the Inspector General’s Inspectors office June 3-9, 2024. Players of the exercise wore Mission Oriented Protective Posture due to a simulated chemical warzone where they were to perform mock deployment objectives as well as learn other medical, communications, and tactical procedures, to improve mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Bloodworth) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base Miss., participate in the 2024 readiness exercise called Thunderstrike, created by the Inspector General’s Inspectors office June 3-9, 2024. Players of the exercise wore Mission Oriented Protective Posture due to a simulated chemical warzone where they were to perform mock deployment objectives as well as learn other medical, communications, and tactical procedures, to improve mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Bloodworth) Share

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.

Tech. Sgts Vincent Boyd, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron loadmaster, Jasmine Ham, 41st Aerial Port Squadron load planning supervisor, Deidre Jones and Nakeisha Wilson, 403rd Logisitics Readiness Squadron ground transportation technicians, attended the 22nd Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer Summit, while Col. John Benson, 403rd Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. David Jackson, 403rd WG command chief, attended the 22nd AF Senior Leadership Summit, in Knoxville, Tenn., June 5-6. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Members of the 403rd Force Support Squadron construct a shelter 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

GULFPORT COMBAT READINESS TRAINING CENTER, Miss.

Maintainers with the 159th Fighter Wing, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans and 803rd Airlift Maintenance Squadron, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., refuel a F-15C Eagle Aircrafts during an Agile Combat Employment event at Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Miss., Jun 5, 2024. This was part of the Multi-Capable Airmen training framework that prepares Airmen to conduct a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share