Air Force report to Congress pursues retention of C-130Js at Keesler

As part of a required Air Force report to Congress on the C-130 force structure, the Secretary of the Air Force released a force structure amendment pursuing the retention of 10 Air Force Reserve Command C-130J aircraft at Keesler Air Force Base.Retaining the aircraft at Keesler will provide the

403rd Wing inducts NCOs

The 403rd Wing held an induction ceremony for senior noncommissioned officers and noncommissioned officers here Mar. 7 at the Roberts Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Facility auditorium.18 staff sergeants and 13 master sergeants were inducted into their new ranks during the ceremony."In this Air

Airmen and Family Day, Spouse Tour May 2, sign up this UTA

The 403rd Wing Airmen and Family Day is May 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Keesler Marina.This year, the day will include a tour for spouses of reservists beginning at 7:30 a.m. and then the wing picnic kicks off at 10 a.m."This is an important event to bring the 403rd Wing family together and

Highlights from Keesler AFB Air Show, Open House

Approximately 155,000 people attended the "Thunder on the Bay" Air Show and Open House at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, March 28-29. This was Keesler's first air show since 2011, and featured 17 aerial acts, 27 static displays and was headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds at "Thunder on the Bay"

U.S. Army Golden Knights jump into Keesler AFB

Boudreaux brothers showcase unique careers at Keesler AFB Air Show, Open House

For two brothers who grew up in the small town of Covington, Louisiana, their passion for flying led them to extraordinary careers in the Air Force. Both will take part in the Keesler Air Force Base Air Show and Open House March 28-29.Community members can look to the sky to see Maj. Joshua

Preparing for hurricane season: 403rd Wing completes evacuation exercise

Tropical storms and hurricanes can cause devastating damage, which is why the 403rd Wing conducted a hurricane evacuation exercise here March 22-25.Having a plan of action is vital during hurricane season so when the wing had to move their C-130Js to the Gulfport Combat Readiness Center to make room

New Honorary Commander's inducted into 403rd Wing

The 403rd Wing celebrated new bonds with community leaders during an Honorary Commander's induction ceremony and luncheon 6 March at the Bay Breeze Event Center.The honorary commander program is designed to cultivate strong bonds between unit commander's and local civil and business leaders through

403rd Security Forces Airmen check equipment

Senior Airman Timothy Guise, 403rd Security Forces Squadron fire team member, packs away a Base X tent he helped assemble for training at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., March 7, 2015. The open-air tent is used mainly to protect personnel from the sun, rain and other weather conditions. (U.S. Air