KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Lt. Col. Sean Cross, 403rd Wing chief of safety and a 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, briefs state and local civic leaders about the wing's flying missions during the 81st Training Wing's Day at Keesler event at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Jan. 28, 2025. Civic leaders took part in a four-hour tour to increase awareness about missions and projects at Keesler AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

The 403rd Wing briefed state and local civic leaders about their flying missions during the 81st Training Wing's Day at Keesler event at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Jan. 28, 2025. Civic leaders took part in a four-hour tour to increase awareness about the missions and projects at Keesler AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Lt. Col. Sean Cross, 403rd Wing chief of safety and a 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, briefs state and local civic leaders about the wing's flying missions during the 81st Training Wing's Day at Keesler event at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Jan. 28, 2025. Civic leaders took part in a four-hour tour to increase awareness about missions and projects at Keesler AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. John Benson, 403rd Wing commander, inducts Robert Weaver, D’Iberville city manager, as his honorary commander during the 403rd Wing Honorary Commander Induction at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Jan. 11, 2025. The wing inducted 17 community leaders into the program during the Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. Jaret Fish, 403rd Wing deputy commander, briefs community leaders about the wing's mission during the 403rd Wing Honorary Commander Induction Jan. 11, 2024, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The wing welcomed 17 community leaders into the program during the January Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Maj. Christine Liberato, 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Norberto Roldan, 403rd Force Support Squadron commander, brief community leaders about the wing mission Jan. 11, 2025 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The wing inducted 17 community leaders into the 2025 Honorary Commander Program during an induction ceremony at Keesler AFB, Mississippi, Jan. 11, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

The 403rd Wing, an Air Force Reserve unit at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, welcomed 17 community leaders into the 2025 Honorary Commander Program during an induction ceremony Jan. 11, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Master Sgt. Jared Bryant, 403rd Wing resiliency integrator and first sergeant, shows some of the uniform items that are available at the 403rd Wing Airman's Attic, which is open to wing members during the Dec. 6-7, 2025, Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Senior Master Sgt. Frank Strong, 403rd Wing occupatiional safety manager, was named the Air Force Reserve Command Safety Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the year for fiscal year 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) Share

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga.

Lieutenant General John P. Healy, the dual-hatted chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command speaks on the importance of his latest Task Order, TASKORD 2024-01, at a commander’s call at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Georgia, the day after Veteran’s Day. Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Airman 1st Class Jalaiya Scott, 403rd Force Support Squadron food service apprentice, boxes an omelet for an Airman at the Azalea Dining Facility on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Oct. 19, 2024. The food operations section of services is responsible for preparing, serving, and ensuring the safety of meals provided for Department of Defense service members, civilians, and contractors on base. They are also capable of setting up kitchen capabilities in the field when circumstances call for it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Staff Sgt. Makayla Averett, 403rd Force Support Squadron journeyman, prepares hashbrowns at the Azalea Dining Facility at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Oct. 19, 2024. The food operations section of services is responsible for preparing, serving, and ensuring the safety of meals provided for Department of Defense service members, civilians, and contractors on base. They are also capable of setting up kitchen capabilities in the field when circumstances call for it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share