KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

The 403rd Wing hosted a 20th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ruck March in rembrance of those who lost their lives during the events of 9/11. The march was led by the 403rd Security Forces Squadron and was open to all members of Keesler Air Force Base, both military and civilian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

The 403rd Wing hosted a 20th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ruck March in rembrance of those who lost their lives during the events of 9/11. The march was led by the 403rd Security Forces Squadron and was open to all members of Keesler Air Force Base, both military and civilian. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Christopher Carranza) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

The 403rd Wing hosted a 20th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ruck March in rembrance of those who lost their lives during the events of 9/11. The march was led by the 403rd Security Forces Squadron and was open to all members of Keesler Air Force Base, both military and civilian. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Christopher Carranza) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. Reginald Trujillo, 403rd Mission Support Group commander, tells his 9/11 story before the 403rd Wing 20th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ruck March, which was hosted in rembrance of those who lost their lives during the events of 9/11. The march was led by the 403rd Security Forces Squadron and was open to all members of Keesler Air Force Base, both military and civilian. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Christopher Carranza) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Tech. Sgt. James Haymer, civilian firefighter and traditional reservist with the 403rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, completed the ruck march in his fire fighter gear for the 403rd Wing's 20th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ruck March, which was hosted in rembrance of those who lost their lives during the events of 9/11. The march was led by the 403rd Security Forces Squadron and was open to all members of Keesler Air Force Base, both military and civilian. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Christopher Carranza) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Newcomers to the 403rd Wing attended the welcome orientation briefing after joining the Wing of Choice for their first unit training assembly weekend, Sept 11, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Master Sgt. Jared Bryant, 403rd Force Support Squadron first sergeant, is the first full-time first sergeant, or "shirt," to work for the 403rd Wing. He serves as an Active Guard Reserve, in the role of the 403rd Wing's Resiliency First Sergeant during the month and the 403rd FSS first sergeant during unit training assembly weekends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Master Sgt. Megan Hayden, 2nd Lt. Kyra Traino, Airman 1st Class Tobias Frank, and Staff Sgt. Maya Hurley, all of the C-130 Weapons System Management Flight at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., stand in front of a WC-130J assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., prior to an incentive flight Aug. 25, 2021. The 32-person flight oversees parts accessioning for 454 C-130Js in 59 locations across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM, Hawaii

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall shares his vision with Airmen during a town hall at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 17, 2021. Kendall visited the base to meet Airmen and Guardians and discuss activities aimed at enhancing interoperability with allies and partners to ensure peace and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark) Share

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall is briefed by Col. Corey Simmons, 60th Air Mobility commander on the Travis Air Force Base mission at Travis AFB, Calif., Aug. 16, 2021. Kendall made a stop at Travis AFB and was greeted by wing leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark) Share

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall is briefed by Col. Corey Simmons, 60th Air Mobility commander on flightline operations from the tower at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 16, 2021. Kendall made a stop at Travis AFB and was greeted by wing leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM, Hawaii

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall shares his vision with Airmen during a town hall at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 17, 2021. Kendall visited the base to meet Airmen and Guardians and discuss activities aimed at enhancing interoperability with allies and partners to ensure peace and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark) Share