KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. D. Shawn Mattingly is the 403rd Wing vice commander at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Mrs. Patricia Jackson is the director of the Airmen & Family Readiness Center for the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The A&FR office ensures that Airmen and their families are informed, educated, assisted, and prepared for the unique demands of military life before, during, and after deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Master Sgt. Ryan McClellan, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron clinical superintendent and AE specialist at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., stands in front of the squadron logo Jan. 31, 2022. McClellan was recognized December 2021 at the Air Force Reserve Command level as the AE Crewmember Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year for 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

COSTA MESA, Calif.

Master Sgt. Crystal Jones (second from right), speaks to attendees at a Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program event in Costa Mesa, Calif., Jan. 28, 2022. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. Steven W. Fortson, 403rd Maintenance Group commander at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., bids farewell to members of the 403rd Wing at the Roberts Consolidated Maintenance Facility Dec. 15, 2021. The 403rd Maintenance Group, with its over 500 personnel, is responsible for 10 WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft and 10 C-130J aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Capt. Tony Gehl, of the 403rd Maintenance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., presents Col. Steven W. Fortson, 403rd Maintenance Group commander, with a farewell gift at the Roberts Consolidated Maintenance Facility Dec. 15, 2021. The 403rd Maintenance Group, with its over 500 personnel, is responsible for the upkeep of 10 WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft and 10 C-130J aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Lt. Col. Costau Bastien, 403rd Force Support Squadron commander at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., presents Col. Steven W. Fortson, 403rd Maintenance Group commander, with a farewell gift at the Roberts Consolidated Maintenance Facility Dec. 15, 2021. The 403rd Maintenance Group, with its over 500 personnel, is responsible for the upkeep of 10 WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft and 10 C-130J aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Chief Master Sgt. James Sieloff, of the 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., presents Col. Steven W. Fortson, 403rd Maintenance Group commander, with a plaque as a farewell gift at the Roberts Consolidated Maintenance Facility Dec. 15, 2021. The 403rd Maintenance Group, with its over 500 personnel, is responsible for the upkeep of 10 WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft and 10 C-130J aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. Stuart M. Rubio, 403rd Wing commander at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., presents Col. Steven W. Fortson, 403rd Maintenance Group commander, with a Meritorious Service Medal at the Roberts Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Facility Dec. 15, 2021. The 403rd Maintenance Group, with its over 500 personnel, is responsible for the upkeep of 10 WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft and 10 C-130J aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. Stuart M. Rubio, 403rd Wing commander at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., and Col. Steven W. Fortson, 403rd Maintenance Group commander, adhere to attention to orders as Fortson’s Meritorious Service Medal citation is read at the Roberts Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Facility auditorium Nov. 6, 2021. The 403rd Maintenance Group, with its over 500 personnel, is responsible for the upkeep of 10 WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft and 10 C-130J aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Chief Master Sgt. Barbara J. Gilmore, 403rd Wing command chief at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., presents Col. Steven W. Fortson, 403rd Maintenance Group commander, with a coin as a farewell token at the Roberts Consolidated Maintenance Facility Dec. 15, 2021. The 403rd Maintenance Group, with its over 500 personnel, is responsible for the upkeep of 10 WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft and 10 C-130J aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Lassabe, 403rd Maintenance Group superintended at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., presents Col. Steven W. Fortson, 403rd MXG commander, with a farewell gift at the Roberts Consolidated Maintenance Facility Dec. 15, 2021. The 403rd MXG, with its over 500 personnel, is responsible for the upkeep of 10 WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft and 10 C-130J aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share