KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Adrian Cronauer, best known as the inspiration for the character of the same name played by Robin Williams in the film "Good Morning, Vietnam" speaks with Citizen Airmen of the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Mr. Cronauer attended the Reserve unit's Commander's Call to speak to Airmen about theDefense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office where he works as the Special Assistant to the Director. He emphasized that the United States military strives to never leave a man behind. (USAF Photo/Tech.Sgt. James B. Pritchett) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.--Flying away into the blue, Aircraft 8154, better known as the "Spirit of Biloixi" heads toward Southwest Asia and fulfilling its mission of supporting U.S. and allied forces in the Global War on Terror. The aircraft was dedicated to the city of Biloxi in 2006. As the troops begin their mission in support of the Global War on Terror, the noseart on this aircraft symbolizes the bond between the community and the Citizen Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. James B. Pritchett) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.--Lifting off the runway, Aircraft 8154, better known as the "Spirit of Biloixi" heads toward Southwest Asia and fulfilling its mission of supporting U.S. and allied forces in the Global War on Terror. The aircraft was dedicated to the city of Biloxi in 2006. As the troops begin their mission in support of the Global War on Terror, the noseart on this aircraft symbolizes the bond between the community and the Citizen Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. James B. Pritchett) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.--Maintaintainers salute fellow members of the 403rd Wing who are aboard the "Spirit of Bilioxi" a C-130J-30 headed for Southwest Aisa. The aircraft was dedicated to the city of Biloxi in 2006. As the troops begin their mission in support of the Global War on Terror, the noseart on this aircraft symbolizes the bond between the community and the Citizen Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. James B. Pritchett) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.--Maintaintainers salute fellow members of the 403rd Wing who are aboard the "Spirit of Bilioxi" a C-130J-30 headed for Southwest Aisa. The aircraft was dedicated to the city of Biloxi in 2006. As the troops begin their mission in support of the Global War on Terror, the noseart on this aircraft symbolizes the bond between the community and the Citizen Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. James B. Pritchett) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.-- Master Sgt, Rafael Gonzalez kisses his son goodbye before boarding a C-130J-30 bound for Southwest Asia in support of the Global War on Terror. Sergeant Gonzalez is a client support technician assigned to the 403rd Communications Flight. The 403rd Wing deployed two of its tactical airlift aircraft assigned to the 815th Airlift Squadron along with more than 60 Citizen Airmen this morning. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. James B. Pritchett) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.--Boarding a C-130J-30 Super Hercules bound for Southwest Asia, Tech. Sgt. Troy Peltier, loadmaster, prepares to button up the crew entrance door before takeoff. Sergeant Peltier joined Citizen Airmen of the 815th Airlift Squadron, 403rd Manintenance Group and other support personnel from the 403rd Wing as they deployed this morning in support of the Global War on Terror. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. James B. Pritchett) Share

Joe Dziedzic, a National Hockey League alumni, listens as Brig. Gen. Rich Moss, commander, 403rd Wing, explains how pilots manuever the WC-130J aircraft in a storm environment during hurricane missions. Dziedzic and a group of NHL alumni spent time learning about the hurricane mission of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron on Friday. The former hockey stars came from different places to support a charity event for the Mississippi SeaWolves Foundation. Share

Aircrew from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron join with a tour group of National Hockey League alumni and members of the the Mississippi Seawolves Foundation in a group photo next to a WC-130J. This aircraft is used by the Hurricane Hunters to gather information about storms with the potential to impact the U.S. and neighboring countries. The group spent time in a briefing learning about the Hurricane Hunter mission and took a tour of the aircraft. The alumni were in town for a charity event in support of the foundation. Share

A WC-130J, flown by the Hurricane Hunters of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, flies over the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge as members of the community celebrate the reopening of structure which was damaged by Hurricane Katrina more than two years ago. The bridge which linked Jackson and Harrison counties on the Mississippi Gulf Coast was traveled by more than 30,000 commuters each day prior to the storm. Two lanes were opened Nov.1 with the rest of the span to be completed by April 2008. Share

BILOXI, Miss.--Recruits recite the oath of enlistment on the soon to be opened Biloxi/Ocean Springs bridge as Maj. Chad Gibson, 403rd Wing administers the oath. These recruits participated in the 403rd Wing Recruiting Squadron's annual Mass Enlistment Ceremony. The bridge, which connects the communities of Biloxi and Ocean Springs, Miss. is slated to open two lanes Nov. 1. It was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina Aug. 29, 2005. The new bridge features a high rise in the middle to accomodate shipping traffic, eliminating the drawbridge which was in place before the storm. Mississippi Department of Transportation officials say the initial opening of the bridge will ease some of the traffic flow into and out of Biloxi which is located on a peninsula. Many Ocean Springs residents work in Biloxi and have been commuting many extra miles each day. Share

BILOXI, Miss.--Recruiters from the 403rd Wing Recruiting Squadron stand alongside their new recruits who are about to take the oath of enlistment and become new members of the Air Force Reserve. The group convened at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial located on the Town Green in Biloxi. The memorial, which can be seen behind the group is a wall with a mosaic wave representing the damaging storm surge that damaged many, many structures along the Mississippi Gulf Coast when Katrina struck, Aug. 29, 2005. The memorial also features a sealed case with pieces recovered from homes and businesses in the area to the right of the group. Share