Keesler conducts combat readiness inspection
U.S. Air Force Col. Johnathan Eccles, 81st Training Wing deputy commander, carries his mobility bags to Staff Sgt. John Richardson, 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron quality assurance evaluator, during a combat readiness inspection at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 16, 2026. The inspection tested the installation’s ability to deploy forces, sustain operations, and maintain mission readiness during a simulated contingency scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)