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  • Wing update on August UTA

    As part of ongoing COVID-19 mitigation efforts, the 403rd Wing is having a virtual Unit Training Assembly this month for Airmen who do not have in person appointments or readiness requirements.The August UTA was originally scheduled for 7-9, but the 7th is now optional.Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen

  • CARCAH key to coordination, storm support

    Coordination—it is the key to any successful organization or event; and, when that event happens to be a hurricane, which requires aerial reconnaissance to gather life-saving weather data for forecasts—it’s imperative.In order for the Hurricane Hunters, whether that’s the Air Force Reserve’s 53rd

  • Joint Forces: Reserve, Guard train for care in the air

    From broken bones, burns to head trauma, loss of limbs and more; Aeromedical Evacuation teams see more than their fair share of battle injuries. Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Mississippi Air National Guardsmen from the 183rd AES collaborated for a three-day

  • July UTA need-to-know

    The 403rd Wing is conducting its first on-site Unit Training Assembly since March this weekend, July 18-19, for Airmen who need to complete training required to maintain readiness.The UTA is not mandatory, and telework has been authorized. “Since the beginning of this pandemic I have told the

  • Hurricane Hunters: pilots fly storm missions

    The 403rd Wing’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron based out of Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., is the only Department of Defense organization that flies weather reconnaissance.This specialized unit of Reserve Citizen Airmen is at a minimum made up of a five-person crew consisting of a pilot,

  • 403rd Wing announces July promotions

    The 403rd Wing congratulates the following Reserve Citizen Airmen who were promoted this month. Airman First Class- Sarah G. Gutierrez, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron- Chloe E. Mitchell, 41st Aerial Port Squadron Senior Airman- Amari Z. Carter, 403rd Security Forces Squadron- Shaneda R.

  • Strut change

    Members of the 403rd Maintenance Squadron inspects, cleans, and reinstalls parts for the nose landing strut on a WC-130J Super Hercules during a C letter inspection, which is the longest and most invasive inspection that occurs on the aircraft at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi.

  • 403rd Wing adds July UTA to schedule

    The 403rd Wing is having a Unit Training Assembly July 18-19 to provide an opportunity for Airmen to come to Keesler Air Force Base to conduct required training to maintain readiness and prepare for future missions.To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the wing postponed the April and May UTAs and

  • Wing announces first quarter award winners

    The 403rd Wing announced its first quarter award winners for the Jan. 1 through April. 30 period. Winners were chosen in the Airman, noncommissioned officer, senior NCO, company and field grade officer categories. Airman of the Quarter: Senior Airman Kenneth RedeemerUnit: 403rd Operations Support

  • Flight prepares future Airmen for Basic Military Training

    Air Force Basic Military Training, commonly referred to as “BMT” or “boot camp,” is a training program that must be completed for every trainee to attain the title of Airman.The experience challenges trainees mentally and physically to prepare them for their Air Force career. Although COVID-19 has