Photos

Chief Master Sgt. David Jackson, outgoing 403rd Wing command chief, relinquishes the guidon to Col. Jaret Fish, 403rd Wing commander, during the wing’s first-ever Change of Responsibility ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 7, 2025. Fish then presented the guidon to Chief Master Sgt. Tige “Tiger” Platt, symbolizing the transition of responsibility from Jackson to Platt as the wing’s new command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth)

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Chief Master Sgt. Tige “Tiger” Platt, 403rd Wing command chief, addresses wing members during the unit’s first-ever Change of Responsibility ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 7, 2025. Platt assumed responsibility as command chief from Command Chief Master Sgt. David Jackson during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth).

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Chief Master Sgt. Tige “Tiger” Platt, incoming 403rd Wing command chief, receives the guidon from Col. Jaret Fish, 403rd Wing commander, during the wing’s first-ever Change of Responsibility ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 7, 2025. The ceremony honored Command Chief Master Sgt. David Jackson for his years of service to the 403rd Wing as he transitioned to a new position and welcomed Platt into his new role. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth)

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Chief Master Sgt. David Jackson, 403rd Wing command chief, presents Master Sgt. Rachel Stover, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron first sergeant, during the 403rd Wing's Top-3 conducted a senior non-commissioned officer induction ceremony for those promoted to Master Sgt. in the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron auditorium, Sept 6. The ceremony formally recognizes new SNCOs and their significant career achievement as inductees transition from being technical experts and first-line supervisors to becoming operational leaders responsible for merging subordinates' talents and resources to accomplish the mission effectively, and emphasizes the SNCO's responsibility to mentor junior Airmen, build the next generation of leaders, and uphold Air Force traditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Chief Master Sgt. David Jackson, 403rd Wing command chief, presents Master Sgt. Ashley Peer, 403rd Maintenance Group training manager, during the 403rd Wing's Top-3 conducted a senior non-commissioned officer induction ceremony for those promoted to Master Sgt. in the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron auditorium, Sept 6. The ceremony formally recognizes new SNCOs and their significant career achievement as inductees transition from being technical experts and first-line supervisors to becoming operational leaders responsible for merging subordinates' talents and resources to accomplish the mission effectively, and emphasizes the SNCO's responsibility to mentor junior Airmen, build the next generation of leaders, and uphold Air Force traditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

The 403rd Wing's Top-3 conducted a senior non-commissioned officer induction ceremony for those promoted to Master Sgt. in the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron auditorium, Sept 6. The ceremony formally recognizes new SNCOs and their significant career achievement as inductees transition from being technical experts and first-line supervisors to becoming operational leaders responsible for merging subordinates' talents and resources to accomplish the mission effectively, and emphasizes the SNCO's responsibility to mentor junior Airmen, build the next generation of leaders, and uphold Air Force traditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Chief Master Sgt. David Jackson, 403rd Wing command chief, presents Master Sgt. Michael Sielke-Meade, 403rd Communications Flight superintendent, during the 403rd Wing's Top-3 conducted a senior non-commissioned officer induction ceremony for those promoted to Master Sgt. in the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron auditorium, Sept 6. The ceremony formally recognizes new SNCOs and their significant career achievement as inductees transition from being technical experts and first-line supervisors to becoming operational leaders responsible for merging subordinates' talents and resources to accomplish the mission effectively, and emphasizes the SNCO's responsibility to mentor junior Airmen, build the next generation of leaders, and uphold Air Force traditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Chief Master Sgt. David Jackson, 403rd Wing command chief, presents Master Sgt. Savannah Kowall, 41st Aerial Port Squadron first sergeant, during the 403rd Wing's Top-3 conducted a senior non-commissioned officer induction ceremony for those promoted to Master Sgt. in the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron auditorium, Sept 6. The ceremony formally recognizes new SNCOs and their significant career achievement as inductees transition from being technical experts and first-line supervisors to becoming operational leaders responsible for merging subordinates' talents and resources to accomplish the mission effectively, and emphasizes the SNCO's responsibility to mentor junior Airmen, build the next generation of leaders, and uphold Air Force traditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Cadets from the Civil Air Patrol’s Louisiana Wing tour various units within the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, July 31, 2025. During their visit, they explored the 815th Airlift Squadron, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, 41st Aerial Port Squadron, and the 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Group to learn more about the wing’s mission and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth ).

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE

Photos