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  • 815th Airlift Squadron conducts training in Alaska

    The 815th Airlift Squadron participates in a training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13-16, 2021. During the exercise, aircrew provided heavy-equipment airdrops, airlift for more than 1,300 paratroopers, and completed low-level flight training to challenge their tactical

  • 403rd ASTS participates in Delta Wellness Mission 2021

    Four Reserve Citizen Airmen from different career fields within the 403rd Wing’s Aeromedical Staging Squadron provided healthcare to three communities in three states as part of Delta Wellness Mission 2021, which ran from July 6 - 20.“Delta Wellness is a total-force mission spanning the ‘delta’

  • 403rd Wing members announced as major selects

    Col. Stuart M. Rubio, 403rd Wing commander at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., released the names of the 11 Reserve Citizen Airman from the wing who were selected to pin on the rank of major, July 26.Congratulations to the following major selects: Mandatory Board SelectsJulie Fantaske, 403rd

  • Keesler Wing commander visits Wing of Choice

    Capt. Matthew Allen, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, briefs Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, about the capabilities and mission of the AES at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., July 22, 2021. Hunter met with the Airmen of the 403rd Wing as part of his immersion tour

  • Flying Jennies train in Alaska

    The 815th Airlift Squadron put their Reserve Citizen Airmen to the test in Alaska with both the temperatures and the terrain, July 13-16, working with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Airborne, 25th Infantry Division. The 815th AS provided airlift for more than over 1,300 paratroopers for three

  • From cook to commander: FSS leader ready to serve 403rd Wing

    Lt. Col. Costau “Coz” Bastien assumed command of the 403rd Force Support Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., in a ceremony Saturday, July 10. As commander of the 403rd FSS, Costau will lead the unit in providing force development, manpower, and personnel programs as well as sustainment

  • New OSS commander reaps benefits of ART to AGR program

    Thinking about all the different people that have been in his life and helped open his eyes, one question always echoed in his mind: "What do you want to be when you grow up?"Despite his continued achievements as his career advanced and his accomplishments stacked up, that question lingered,

  • Little Rock Reserve maintainers assist Keesler with WC-130J repair

    Maintaining aircraft for 10 WC-130J Super Hercules is no easy task, especially when that job is to repair an aircraft after a destructive fire.On Nov. 1, 2020, a 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron crew was preparing to take off to fly Hurricane Eta when the aircraft’s left wing caught fire. None

  • July enlisted promotions announced

    The Air Force Reserve 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, announced the enlisted promotions for the month of July. They are as follows: Airman 1st Class:Kaitlyn M. Billiot, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation SquadronWilton S. Comeaux, 36th AESMalcolm S. Course, 36th AESJonae Y. Mitchell,

  • 403rd Maintenance Squadron change of command

    Col. Steven W. Fortson, 403rd Maintenance Group commander, passes the 403rd Maintenance Squadron guidon to Maj. Keith J. Johnson Jr., 403rd MXS commander, during the change of command ceremony July 10, 2021 at the Roberts Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Facility auditorium on Keesler Air Force