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  • Maj. Ty Piercefield, a pilot with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, volunteered to serve as a "patient" during Self-Aid and Buddy Care class for people from the 403rd Wing. The major's "injury" was an open leg fracture which required students to apply a splint to immobilize the limb.

    Save Your Buddy, Save Yourself

    Blood is like a parachute - if it's not there when you need it, you'll probably never need it again. The same could be said of Self-Aid and Buddy Care knowledge in a combat zone. Not knowing what to do could mean life or death for you or a buddy. Each UTA, Airmen from the 403rd Wing undergo SABC training that covers various types of injuries and
  • Gulfport, Miss. -- Staff Sgt. Michael Casey uses a road grader to level excess gravel while repairing a section of "bomb-damaged" runway. Members of the the 403rd Civil Engineer Squadron practiced their wartime skills in a remote area of of the Combat Readiness Training Center, Gulfport at February's Unit Training Assembly. The scenario involved the rapid repair of a section of runway rendered unusable by a bomb attack. Using a combination of heavy equipment, Airmen from the squadron quickly filled the "bomb" crater with gravel and smoothed it over. In addition, CES firefighters also trained in the area, responding to emergency situations in various Mission Oriented Proctective Posture levels. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael Duhe)

    Rapid Runway Repair

  • KEESLER AFB, Miss. -- Lil' Bill, a miniature model of the C-130J, was loaded up in support of local Mardi Gras parades. Lil' Bill was built by the 403rd Wing Fabrication Shop in 1999 to enhance community relations and outreach to the public. Lil' Bill will be sent to Dobbins ARB, Marrietta, Ga. to take part in several events throughout the next six months in the metro-Atlanta area leading up to Air Force Week, Oct. 8-14. The Air Force Week program is meant to increase the awareness and support of the public for our Airmen by informing them and involving them in activities that showcase our diverse capabilities and missions, our accomplishments and the sacrifice of our Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Maj. Chad Gibson)

    Lil' Bill Takes Flight

  • Lt. Col. Joe Chautin and Maj. Allyson Chauvin join forces in the role of inspector general for the Air Force Reserve 403 Wing. The inspector general office serves to resolve complaints, inspect and act as ombudsman for the wing.

    Settling In: IGs Team Up

    The 403rd Wing has two new faces in the inspector general's office. Lt. Col. Joe Chautin and Maj. Allyson Chauvin recently joined the unit and are serving dually in the role of inspector general. The IG serves as an ombudsman for the wing. IG has two branches - the inspection side and the complaint side. At the unit level, the 403rd IG office

  • Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters Fly Atlantic Winter Storm

    This afternoon Hurricane Hunters flew off toward an impending winter storm expected to dump snow on the northeast United States and eastern seaboard by Wednesday. Better known for their mission of pinpointing tropical storms and hurricanes, the Air Force Reserve 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron also flies winter storms in support of the
  • A WC-130J on the apron at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, in 2003. The J-model allows aircrews to fly higher improving the winter storm forecast models. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Hurricane Hunters Travel to Alaska for Winter Storm Taskings

    Hurricane Hunter aircraft deploy to Anchorage, Alaska Feb. 12 for a month-long mission in support of the 2007 Winter Storm Reconnaissance program. In addition to two WC-130J aircraft, the 403rd Wing put together a team of Air Force Reservists including aircrews, operations, maintenance, aerial porters, and others who will don their parkas and snow
  • KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Students from local schools listen attentively to Capt. Kaitlyn Torbett, Aerial Reconnaissance Weather Officer for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, describing how the Hurricane Hunters collect data in storms. The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce Junior Leadership Tour visited the Air Force Force Reserve WC-130J aircraft, toured active duty dorms, air traffic control simulator and watched a drill team performance. The annual tour gives local students who excel in school an opportunity to better understand the mission and impact of the Air Force. (Air Force Photo by Maj. Chad Gibson)

    Biloxi Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership Tours WC-103J

  • Col. Paul Waters, commander, 403rd Wing Maintenance Group, speaks to a large crowd of Reservists and guests at his retirement ceremony Feb. 2, 2007. Colonel Waters retires from military service with more than 38 years. Affectionately known as Colonel H20s, he received many fond farewells from officers and enlisted people throughout the 403rd Wing. In retirement, he plans to spend more time with his family. (Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. James B. Pritchett)

    Maintenance Commander Retires

  • New to the Services stable of field gear is the Babington Burner. This multi-purpose burner is safer and more easy to use than equipment of the past. Senior Airman A. Z. McKenzie, 403rd Wing Services specialist, prepares the burner for startup. (U.S. Air Force Photo By Airman 1st Class Tabitha Spinks)

    Hot Meals: Services Fires Up New Mobile Kitchen

    Meal-to-meal is the way many Airmen mark time in the field. A biological clock sounds the alarm that lets them know it is time for chow as the smells of hot rations steam from the kitchen. In the past, troops filed through the old cramped Mobile Kitchen Trailer. Today, Services specialists have a new way to prepare those hot meals. The Single
  • Aircraft 8159 pulls into a parking space at Keesler, AFB, Jan. 9. The aircraft is the final delivery rounding out the 403rd Wing's full complement. The unit now has 10 WC-130Js and eight C-130J-30s.

    Flying Jennies Receive Final C-130J-30

    A crew from the 815th Airlift Squadron delivered the unit's final C-130J-30 aircraft to Keesler Jan. 9 after taking delivery from the manufacturer at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. Maj. Gen. Hanferd "Rusty" J. Moen Jr. was selected to pilot the aircraft from Georgia to Mississippi. General Moen is the Director of Intelligence, Air, Space and
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