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  • Senior Master Sgt. Mark C. Shearin, senior recruiter for the 403rd Wing, poses for a photo at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Jan. 27, 2020. Shearin leads a team of Reserve Citizen Airman recruiters in an effort to fulfill the needs of the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristen Pittman)

    403rd Wing senior recruiter adapts, overcomes in first year

    An overwhelming majority of Airmen, from the airman basic that just graduated basic military training to serve to the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, had to go through a recruiter to get where they are and where they’re going.Saying recruiters are an integral part of maintaining the strength of the Air Force is an understatement, and it’s the
  • The 403rd Wing Feb. 6-7, 2021, Unit Training Assembly at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, is for mission essential personnel only. Do not plan to attend the UTA in-person unless told to do so by squadron leadership. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)

    February UTA mission essential only

    The 403rd Wing Feb. 6-7 Unit Training Assembly is for mission essential personnel only.Do not plan to attend the UTA in-person unless told to do so by squadron leadership.“Commanders are authorized maximum flexibility for all others to telework, reschedule or excuse the February UTA,” said Col. Jeffrey A. Van Dootingh, 403rd Wing commander.
  • Beginning in February 2021, female Airmen will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the under arm through the shoulder blades. In addition, women’s bangs may now touch their eyebrows, but not cover their eyes. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Corey Parrish)

    Air Force to allow longer braids, ponytails, bangs for women

    As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the under arm through the shoulder blades. In addition, women’s bangs may now touch their eyebrows, but not cover their eyes.
  • Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Staut (center), 36th Aeromedical Squadron operations support flight chief, briefs a crew of flight nurses and medics during a pre-deployment training at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Jan. 13, 2021. The crew members are set to deploy to various locations in an effort to support the transport of COVID-19 patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristen Pittman)

    Pandemic calls; 36th AES answers with more deployments

    The 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron has been called upon once again to deploy personnel to multiple locations in support of the fight against COVID-19.In 2020, the squadron saw nine volunteers out the door to various locations, and now, six more Reserve Citizen Airmen are set to deploy in the coming weeks to Travis Air Force Base, California
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    Roth to serve as acting Secretary of the Air Force

    John P. Roth will serve as the Acting Secretary of the Air Force as of Jan. 20, 2021 until the President nominates and the Senate confirms a permanent replacement.
  • 403rd Wing monthly promotions. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)

    January promotions: New year, new rank

    The 403rd Wing congratulates the following Reserve Citizen Airmen who were promoted for January 2021.AirmanMatthew D. Devine, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation SquadronMacie L. Hanish, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation SquadronRachel L. Raby, 403rd Aircraft Maintenance SquadronPierce D. Swindle, 36 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Airman 1st ClassMakayla G.
  • Tech. Sgt. Olalekan Adewale, 41st Aerial Port Squadron air transportation operations center technician, works to maneuver a pallet onto a WC-130J at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Jan. 13, 2020. The 41st APS serves a number of logistical functions including cargo and personnel processing, parachute packing, and loading and securing equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristen Pittman)

    41st APS Port Dawg at work

    Tech. Sgt. Olalekan Adewale, 41st Aerial Port Squadron air transportation operations center technician, works to maneuver a pallet onto a WC-130J at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Jan. 13, 2020. The 41st APS serves a number of logistical functions including cargo and personnel processing, parachute packing, and loading and securing equipment.
  • Stacey Huffman is the 403rd Wing’s newest Wing Process Improvement Manager. The 403rd Wing is an Air Force Reserve unit at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Christopher Carranza)

    The Wing of Choice’s new Process Improvement Manager

    Continuous Process Improvement and Innovation, aka “CPI2,” is an Air Force-wide priority to keep the force up to date with effective and efficient processes throughout its units.According to Air Force Instruction 90-201, The Air Force Inspection System, “Leadership is committed to and has oversight of CPI methodologies for reducing waste in
  • Reginald G. Trujillo, 403rd Mission Support Group commander, is flanked by outgoing 403rd Communications Flight commander Maj. Elvis Ta (right), and Capt. Cortney Tremer, incoming flight commander, as Senior Airman Robert Memleb holds the guidon during an assumption of command ceremony at the 41st Aerial Port Squadron January 9, 2021. The flight is responsible for providing the 403rd Wing with reliable, secure cyber communication systems and customer service to the near 1,400 Reserve Citizen Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristen Pittman)

    403rd Communications Flight performs change of command

    Lt. Col. Reginald G. Trujillo, 403rd Mission Support Group commander, is flanked by outgoing 403rd Communications Flight commander Maj. Elvis Ta (right), and Capt. Cortney Tremer, incoming flight commander, as Senior Airman Robert Memleb holds the guidon during an assumption of command ceremony at the 41st Aerial Port Squadron January 9, 2021. The
  • Capt. Anthony Gehl of the 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, presents Master Sgt. James Rials with his certificate of retirement at the Roberts Consolidated Maintenance Facility Dec. 6, 2020. Rials retired after serving nearly 40 years, all with the Air Force Reserve's 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lacey Matthews)

    Retired maintainer shares story of resilience; hope

    Don’t judge a book by its cover.That’s how the saying goes.If Master Sgt. James Rials, retired production supervisor for the 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here, was a book, his cover would give off the impression of someone who has worked hard his whole life. You might notice his wedding ring; a devoted husband. You may be able to glean from
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