JOINT BASE ELMENDORFRICHARDSON, Alaska

Tech. Sgt. Jacob Fountain (left) and Master Sgt. Gary Bryant (right), 815th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, hold on after opening the cargo door ramp while the pilots conduct low-level tactical flight training patterns during a training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13-16, 2021. The terrain of the mountain, valleys and along with the colder temperatures provided a different challenge for the low-level flights, which were an effective tactic in training for hostile environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Lt. Col. Costau "Coz" Bastien, commander, 403rd Force Support Squadron, speaks during an assumption of command ceremony in the Sablich Center auditorium at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. July 10, 2021. Col. Reggie Trujillo, commander, 403rd Mission Support Group presided over the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Farrar) Share

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Lt. Col. Costau C. Bastien (right), commander, 403rd Force Support Squadron accepts the 403rd Force Support Squadron guidon from Col. Reggie Trujillo (left), commander, 403rd Mission Support Group during an assumption of command ceremony in the Sablich Center auditorium at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. July 10, 2021. The FSS provides support to the entire 403rd Wing by managing more than 70 programs to include combat and community support, business operations, professional development, human resources, and Airman and family support services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Farrar) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Lt. Col. Christopher Harris, 403rd Operations Support Squadron commander at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., addresses his new squadron during a change of command ceremony June 6, 2021. Prior to serving as commander, Harris was the chief standards and evaluations officer for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron where he was in charge of the section that evaluates the performance of all aircrew members in the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Lt. Col. Shane Devlin, 403rd Operations Group deputy commander, passes the guidon to incoming 403rd Operations Support Squadron commander to Lt. Col. Christopher Harris at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., June 6, 2021. As OSS commander, Harris's job is to ensure members are prepared to accomplish the mission and provide premier operational support for executing tactical combat airlift and weather reconnaissance missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sherrill) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Tech. Sgt. Brandon Oliver, 913th Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental technician, works on a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., June 6, 2021. E&E technicians maintain and repair the wiring and electrical components on an aircraft ranging from everything to cabin pressurization to wiring for engine control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Tech. Sgt. Dani Enderby, 913th Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental technician, works on a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., June 6, 2021. E&E technicians maintain and repair the wiring and electrical components on an aircraft ranging from everything to cabin pressurization to wiring for engine control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

A WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., takes off for its functional check flight July 13, 2021. This particular aircraft took off after months of extensive repairs to its wing caused by a fire that left a basketball-sized hole in the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Christopher Carranza) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

A WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., taxis prior to its functional check flight July 13, 2021. This particular aircraft took off after months of extensive repairs to its wing caused by a fire that left a basketball-sized hole in the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Christopher Carranza) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. Steven W. Fortson, 403rd Maintenance Group commander, passes the 403rd Maintenance Squadron guidon to Maj. Keith J. Johnson Jr., 403rd MXS commander, during the change of command ceremony July 10, 2021 at the Roberts Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Facility auditorium on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The squadron provides comprehensive organizational and intermediate maintenance and inspection supporting the flying operations of the 403rd Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Farrar) Share

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Maj. Gen. Jay Jensen, Air Force Reserve Command Headquarters director of plans, programs and requirements, presided over the retirement ceremony of Lt. Cols. Walter Ord and Timothy Weiher, 815th Airlift Squadron director of operations and assistant DO, respectively, at the Roberts Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Facility auditorium at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., July 10, 2021. Ord and Weiher have more than 70 years of combined service, which was recognized during their ceremony. Jensen published the retirement order for both Ord and Weiher after presenting them with Meritorious Service Medals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

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Lt. Col. Shane M. Devlin, 403rd Operations Group deputy commander, hands the guidon to Lt. Col. LaDonna K. Schreffler, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander, during the 36th AES assumption of command ceremony July 10, 2021 at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The 36th AES mission is to provide critical care in the air in cases where the patient needs to be transported from an environment with insufficient medical care available, to a hospital. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Christopher Carranza) Share