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  • Spear takes command of 403rd ASTS

    The 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron guidon was passed to the new squadron commander, Col. Carl H. Spear, Jr., during a ceremony presided over by Col. Robert J. Stanton, 403rd Wing vice commander, at the Roberts Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Facility Sunday.

  • 403rd Wing adopts new vision, mission statements

    The 403rd Wing adopted new vision and mission statements Jan. 29, 2018. The new vision statement is, “Wing of choice: Airmen first, mission always,” while the new mission statement for the 403rd Wing is, “Develop exceptional Airmen ready to respond to every challenge every time.”

  • Crew chiefs keep aircraft fit for flight

    The Air Force has many careers and specialties tailored toward ensuring its fleet of aircraft are fit for flight. Before those aircraft can even get off the ground, they need to undergo numerous checks, tests and servicing to make sure they are safe to fly. One group of people charged with this

  • Mattis Issues Guidance as Federal Government Shuts Down

    The Defense Department will continue its mission to defend the people of the United States, American allies and U.S. vital interests around the world during the government shutdown, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said in a memo.

  • Wellness for mission success – create balance

    Finding balance and fulfilling all of life’s demands can be difficult for anyone, but Reserve Citizen Airmen have an extra layer they weave into their lives. This layer involves giving away one of their weekends every month, completing rigorous training and being prepared for the potential to have

  • Keesler reservists support Southwest Asia operations

    Approximately 150 Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen and several C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 403rd Wing have deployed to Southwest Asia in Support of Operations Freedom’s Sentinel and Inherent Resolve.   Assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing based at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar,

  • Air Force, Army, Navy Personnel Participate in Joint Training

    Members of the 41st Aerial Port Squadron and other Air Force, Army and Navy units teamed up for a joint training scenario called GRIP III Breaking Barriers Jan. 5-7 here and at the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center – Battlefield Airman Center, Mississippi.