Combat readiness drill prepares Keesler personnel for real-world deployment U.S. Air Force Logo Feb. 27, 2026 Combat readiness drill prepares Keesler personnel for real-world deployment U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jaaron Alba, 81st Security Forces Squadron flight chief, and Tech. Sgt. Zachary Parsons, 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation noncommissioned officer in charge, place and tag mobility bags during a combat readiness drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 26, 2026. The drill tested the installation’s ability to deploy forces and sustain operations. The scenario simulated Air Education and Training Command Forces backfilling Pacific Air Forces assets that have been forward deployed during the initial outbreak of hostilities with a regional adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue) Details Download Combat readiness drill prepares Keesler personnel for real-world deployment U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Eric Galindo, 81st Force Support Squadron customer service technician, verifies Keesler Airmen eligibility during a combat readiness drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 26, 2026. The drill tested the installation’s ability to deploy forces and sustain operations. The scenario simulated Air Education and Training Command Forces backfilling Pacific Air Forces assets that have been forward deployed during the initial outbreak of hostilities with a regional adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue) Details Download Combat readiness drill prepares Keesler personnel for real-world deployment Members of the 81st Security Forces Squadron fill out eligibility documents during a combat readiness drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 26, 2026. The drill tested the installation’s ability to deploy forces and sustain operations. The scenario simulated Air Education and Training Command Forces backfilling Pacific Air Forces assets that have been forward deployed during the initial outbreak of hostilities with a regional adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue) Details Download Combat readiness drill prepares Keesler personnel for real-world deployment U.S Airmen gather weapons and mobility equipment during a combat readiness drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 26, 2026. The drill tested the installation’s ability to deploy forces and sustain operations. The scenario simulated Air Education and Training Command Forces backfilling Pacific Air Forces assets that have been forward deployed during the initial outbreak of hostilities with a regional adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue) Details Download Combat readiness drill prepares Keesler personnel for real-world deployment U.S. Airmen check in at the security desk during a combat readiness drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 26, 2026. The drill tested the installation’s ability to deploy forces and sustain operations. The scenario simulated Air Education and Training Command Forces backfilling Pacific Air Forces assets that have been forward deployed during the initial outbreak of hostilities with a regional adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue) Details Download Combat readiness drill prepares Keesler personnel for real-world deployment U.S Airmen gather weapons and mobility equipment during a combat readiness drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 26, 2026. The drill tested the installation’s ability to deploy forces and sustain operations. The scenario simulated Air Education and Training Command Forces backfilling Pacific Air Forces assets that have been forward deployed during the initial outbreak of hostilities with a regional adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue) Details Download Combat readiness drill prepares Keesler personnel for real-world deployment Rod Harris, Akima warehouse specialist, provides mobility equipment to Staff Sgt. Alexis Gonzalez-Blessman, 81st Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, and Airman 1st Class Keena Harris, 81st SFS investigator, during a combat readiness drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 26, 2026. The drill tested the installation’s ability to deploy forces and sustain operations. The scenario simulated Air Education and Training Command Forces backfilling Pacific Air Forces assets that have been forward deployed during the initial outbreak of hostilities with a regional adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue) Details Download Combat readiness drill prepares Keesler personnel for real-world deployment U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nathan Irelan, 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance multipurpose shop noncommissioned officer in charge, observes as Allen Castleberry, Akima munitions specialist, clears his weapon during a combat readiness drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 26, 2026. The drill tested the installation’s ability to deploy forces and sustain operations. The scenario simulated Air Education and Training Command Forces backfilling Pacific Air Forces assets that have been forward deployed during the initial outbreak of hostilities with a regional adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue) Details Download Combat readiness drill prepares Keesler personnel for real-world deployment U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Whitney Ball, Keesler Healthcare Operations Squadron allergy and immunizations technician, prepares to administer an anthrax shot to Senior Airman Aniya Jones, 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron fleet management analyst, during a combat readiness drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 26, 2026. The drill tested the installation’s ability to deploy forces and sustain operations. The scenario simulated Air Education and Training Command Forces backfilling Pacific Air Forces assets that have been forward deployed during the initial outbreak of hostilities with a regional adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue) Details Download Combat readiness drill prepares Keesler personnel for real-world deployment U.S. Airmen make their way through the eligibility line during a combat readiness drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 26, 2026. The drill tested the installation’s ability to deploy forces and sustain operations. The scenario simulated Air Education and Training Command Forces backfilling Pacific Air Forces assets that have been forward deployed during the initial outbreak of hostilities with a regional adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue) Details Download