U.S. ARMY JOINT READINESS TRAINING CENTER AND FORT POLK, La

The 815th Airlift Squadron provided airlift and airdrop support during Voyager Shield, an exercise hosted by the 621st Air Mobility Advisory Group at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, La., May 25-27. This exercise provided the 815th AS required tactical training for the pilots and loadmasters. Pilots trained on communicating with landing and drop zone controllers, semi-prepared runway operations, and assault landings. Loadmaster specific training included rolling stock loading/unloading in both normal and engine running operations, patient loading with engines running and personnel drops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) Share

U.S. ARMY JOINT READINESS TRAINING CENTER AND FORT POLK, La

Joint Readiness Training Center, Operation Group Airborne parachutists standby for their static line jump from a C-130J Super Hercules. The 815th provided airlift and airdrop support during Voyager Shield, an exercise hosted by the 621st Air Mobility Advisory Group at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, La., May 25-27. This exercise provided the 815th AS required tactical training for the pilots and loadmasters. Pilots trained on communicating with landing and drop zone controllers, semi-prepared runway operations, and assault landings. Loadmaster specific training included rolling stock loading/unloading in both normal and engine running operations, patient loading with engines running and personnel drops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) Share

U.S. ARMY JOINT READINESS TRAINING CENTER AND FORT POLK, La

Senior Airmen Jacob Fountain, 815th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares the static line for personnel drops during Voyager Shield, an exercise hosted by the 621st Air Mobility Advisory Group at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, La., May 25-27. This exercise provided the 815th AS required tactical training for the pilots and loadmasters, while they provided airlift and airdrop support. Pilots trained on communicating with landing and drop zone controllers, semi-prepared runway operations, and assault landings. Loadmaster specific training included rolling stock loading/unloading in both normal and engine running operations, patient loading with engines running and personnel drops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) Share

U.S. ARMY JOINT READINESS TRAINING CENTER AND FORT POLK, La

The 815th Airlift Squadron provided airlift and airdrop support during Voyager Shield, an exercise hosted by the 621st Air Mobility Advisory Group at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, La., May 25-27. This exercise provided the 815th AS required tactical training for the pilots and loadmasters. Pilots trained on communicating with landing and drop zone controllers, semi-prepared runway operations, and assault landings. Loadmaster specific training included rolling stock loading/unloading in both normal and engine running operations, patient loading with engines running and personnel drops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. Steven W. Fortson, 403rd Maintenance Group Commander Share

CAMP SHELBY JOINT FORCES TRAINING CENTER

Tech. Sgt. Emily Fowler, 403rd Security Forces Squadron, right, assists Col. Leslie S. Hadley, 403rd Wing vice commander, with her gear May 21, 2021. Wing leaders and 403rd SFS members travelled to Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center in Hattiesburg, Miss., to participate in a number of different training exercises including a Shoot, Move, Communicate course, Engagement Skills Trainer virtual weapons firing, Squad Advanced Marksmanship training, and a Virtual Battlefield Systems convoy simulation. The trip was an opportunity for the Air Force Reserve Command unit leaders to become more familiar with the training capabilities available at the Mississippi Army National Guard base. Also, it allowed 403rd leadership a chance to strengthen relationships with training facility managers and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share

CAMP SHELBY JOINT FORCES TRAINING CENTER

403rd Wing leaders and 403rd Security Forces Squadron members travelled to Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center in Hattiesburg, Miss., May 21, 2021 to participate in a number of different training exercises including a Shoot, Move, Communicate course, Engagement Skills Trainer virtual weapons firing, Squad Advanced Marksmanship training, and a Virtual Battlefield Systems convoy simulation. The trip was an opportunity for the Air Force Reserve Command unit leaders to become more familiar with the training capabilities available at the Mississippi Army National Guard base. Also, it allowed 403rd leadership a chance to strengthen relationships with training facility managers and personnel as well as Camp Shelby Commander, Col. Richard L. Weaver. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share

CAMP SHELBY JOINT FORCES TRAINING CENTER

Col. Steven Fortson, 403rd Maintenance Group commander, checks his weapon and gear May 21, 2021. Wing leaders and 403rd Security Forces Squadron members travelled to Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center in Hattiesburg, Miss., to participate in a number of different training exercises including a Shoot, Move, Communicate course, Engagement Skills Trainer virtual weapons firing, Squad Advanced Marksmanship training, and a Virtual Battlefield Systems convoy simulation. The trip was an opportunity for the Air Force Reserve Command unit leaders to become more familiar with the training capabilities available at the Mississippi Army National Guard base. Also, it allowed 403rd leadership a chance to strengthen relationships with training facility managers and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share

CAMP SHELBY JOINT FORCES TRAINING CENTER

403rd Wing leaders and 403rd Security Forces Squadron members travelled to Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center in Hattiesburg, Miss., May 21, 2021 to participate in a number of different training exercises including a Shoot, Move, Communicate course, Engagement Skills Trainer virtual weapons firing, Squad Advanced Marksmanship training, and a Virtual Battlefield Systems convoy simulation. The trip was an opportunity for the Air Force Reserve Command unit leaders to become more familiar with the training capabilities available at the Mississippi Army National Guard base. Also, it allowed 403rd leadership a chance to strengthen relationships with training facility managers and personnel as well as Camp Shelby Commander, Col. Richard L. Weaver. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share

CAMP SHELBY JOINT FORCES TRAINING CENTER

Col. Jeffrey A. Van Dootingh, 403rd Wing commander, checks his gear May 21, 2021. Wing leaders and 403rd Security Forces Squadron members travelled to Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center in Hattiesburg, Miss., to participate in a number of different training exercises including a Shoot, Move, Communicate course, Engagement Skills Trainer virtual weapons firing, Squad Advanced Marksmanship training, and a Virtual Battlefield Systems convoy simulation. The trip was an opportunity for the Air Force Reserve Command unit leaders to become more familiar with the training capabilities available at the Mississippi Army National Guard base. Also, it allowed 403rd leadership a chance to strengthen relationships with training facility managers and personnel as well as Camp Shelby Commander, Col. Richard L. Weaver. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share

CAMP SHELBY JOINT FORCES TRAINING CENTER

403rd Wing leaders and 403rd Security Forces Squadron members travelled to Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center in Hattiesburg, Miss., May 21, 2021 to participate in a number of different training exercises including a Shoot, Move, Communicate course, Engagement Skills Trainer virtual weapons firing, Squad Advanced Marksmanship training, and a Virtual Battlefield Systems convoy simulation. The trip was an opportunity for the Air Force Reserve Command unit leaders to become more familiar with the training capabilities available at the Mississippi Army National Guard base. Also, it allowed 403rd leadership a chance to strengthen relationships with training facility managers and personnel as well as Camp Shelby Commander, Col. Richard L. Weaver. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share

CAMP SHELBY JOINT FORCES TRAINING CENTER

403rd Wing leaders and 403rd Security Forces Squadron members travelled to Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center in Hattiesburg, Miss., May 21, 2021 to participate in a number of different training exercises including a Shoot, Move, Communicate course, Engagement Skills Trainer virtual weapons firing, Squad Advanced Marksmanship training, and a Virtual Battlefield Systems convoy simulation. The trip was an opportunity for the Air Force Reserve Command unit leaders to become more familiar with the training capabilities available at the Mississippi Army National Guard base. Also, it allowed 403rd leadership a chance to strengthen relationships with training facility managers and personnel as well as Camp Shelby Commander, Col. Richard L. Weaver. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) Share