Citizen Airmen from the 403rd Wing supported tactical airlift, weather reconnaissance, and combat readiness operations in 2025 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Throughout the year, the wing focused on mission readiness, combat exercises, Airmen development, morale events, and community outreach in support of Department of the Air Force priorities. (U.S. Air Force video by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)
The 403rd Wing has been awarded the Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award for meritorious service from Jan. 1, 2023, to Dec. 31, 2024, a period marked by high-tempo operations, humanitarian response and global engagement.
Airmen from the 815th Airlift Squadron, known as the “Flying Jennies,” showcased their tactical airlift expertise Sept. 6-29 during a six-week Silver Arrow rotation across the European theater, providing critical airlift and aeromedical support to U.S. and NATO forces.