RENO, NV

1st Lt. Tim Viere, pilot for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., steers a WC-130J "Hurricane Hunter" aircraft during an atmospheric river reconnaissance mission from Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Nev., Jan. 31, 2021. The 53rd WRS is part of the Air Force Reserve's 403rd Wing and is the only unit of its kind in the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Master Sgt. Heather Klamt, 403rd Wing talent management consultant, explains deployment retainability to Staff Sgt. Keena London, 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron medical logistics technician, during her deployment briefing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) Share

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill.

Lt. Col. Lindsey Fennewald, 12th Operational Weather Flight commander, delivers a speech during a Change of Command Ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Dec. 3, 2022. The 12th OWF is a geographically separated unit assigned to the Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill.

Col. Kevin J. Campanile, 403rd Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Lindsey Fennewald, 12th Operational Weather Flight commander, during a Change of Command Ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Dec. 3, 2022. The 12th OWF is a geographically separated unit assigned to the Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

A WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron departs Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Oct. 21, 2022. The squadron is tasked with flying 12-hourly fix missions into Tropical Storm Roslyn until the system makes landfall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Chaplain (Maj.) Torrey Garrison, and Chaplain (1st Lt.) Christopher Steverson, 403rd Wing chaplains, stand in their office at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Dec. 4, 2022. Garrison and Steverson are the wing's newest Chaplains, ensuring the spiritual well-being of the 403rd Wing's approximately 1,600 reservists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

 

The B-21 Raider was unveiled to the public at a ceremony Dec. 2, 2022, in Palmdale, Calif. Designed to operate in tomorrow's high-end threat environment, the B-21 will play a critical role in ensuring America's enduring airpower capability. (U.S. Air Force photo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Heather Shaw started as the 403rd Wing commander's secretary in September 2022. As the commander’s secretary, she will work a variety of administrative tasks, which include managing the commander’s calendar, arranging meetings, processing timecards, and coordinating official functions for the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share

ORLANDO, Fla.

An Airmen assigned to the 353rd Recruiting Squadron waves his unit's guidon during the evening dinner and awards ceremony at the annual Air Force Reserve Recruiting Deployment for Training event Nov. 8. More than 400 Airmen from across the Air Force Reserve Recruiting Service attended the annual DFT program Nov. 5-9, 2022 in Orlando, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bobby Pilch) Share

ORLANDO, Fla.

Col. Eugene B. Smith, III, commander of the 367th Recruiting Group, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., provides closing remarks to attendees during the Air Force Reserve Recruiting Deployment for Training evening awards dinner Nov. 8. More than 400 Airmen from across the Air Force Reserve Recruiting Service attended the annual DFT program Nov. 5-9, 2022 in Orlando, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bobby Pilch) Share

ORLANDO, Fla.

Maj. Gen. Jefferey T. Pennington, Air Force Reserve Command deputy commander, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., addresses attendees during the Air Force Reserve Recruiting Deployment for Training evening awards dinner Nov. 8. More than 400 Airmen from across the Air Force Reserve Recruiting Service attended the annual DFT program Nov. 5-9, 2022 in Orlando, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bobby Pilch) Share

ORLANDO, Fla.

Air Force Reserve recruiters and support staff attend a morning training session during the Deployment for Training event Nov. 7, 2022. More than 400 Airmen from across the Air Force Reserve Recruiting Service attended the annual DFT program Nov. 5-9, 2022 in Orlando, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bobby Pilch) Share