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U.S. Air Force Reserve Pilots Lt. Col. Jerry Rutland (left) and Maj Eric Chapman begin their mission into Florence, a hurricane about to hit the Southeast Coast of the United States. The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, or Hurricane Hunters, took off in a WC-130J Hercules Sept. 12, 2018, to gather critical and timely weather data for the National Hurricane Center to assist in providing up-to-date and accurate information for storm forecasts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Hibben)

2018 Hurricane Season

Hurricane Hunters wrap up active year in Atlantic, Pacific

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403wing-16 Jul

The #AirForceReserve Hurricane Hunters missions into Tropical Storms Beryl and Chris were highlighted in the July 12 edition of Around the Air Force.

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403wing-16 Jul

Do you have an idea for Nose Art for an aircraft or even for a vehicle or equipment? Then this contest is for you.

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403wing-12 Jul

The Hurricane Hunters not only fly weather reconnaissance but also are assisting with monsoon research. To learn more read this article.

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403wing-09 Jul

Read about how one #weather officer contributes to the #HurricaneHunter mission.

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403wing-08 Jul

Preparing for another mission...

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403wing-07 Jul

The #AirForceReserveHurricaneHunters are flying into Tropical Storm Beryl and Tropical Depression Three this weekend to gather data for the National Hurricane Center.

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403wing-04 Jul

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same." -- Ronald Reagan Remember those who fought for our freedom and those who serve today. Have a Happy Independence Day from the 403rd Wing. #IndependenceDay #FourthofJuly #America #AirForceReserve #USAirForceReserve

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403wing-30 Jun

The USO Gulf Coast is hosting a Red, White and You Festival July 15 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Barksdale Pavilion, Jones Park. The event is free and open to military families. To register, visit www.uso.org/gulfcoast. For more information, contact Nicole Lewis, USO Gulf Coast program manager, 228-248-0533, or www.uso.org.

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403wing-29 Jun

The 403rd Maintenance Group honored Doris Stotler, group secretary, at her retirement party held at the Keesler Air Force Base marina today. Stotler worked at the 403rd MXG for more than 25 years and retires with 35 years of service. Unit members showed their appreciation of her dedicated service with gifts and by gathering together to celebrate with her.

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403wing-29 Jun

The Keesler Total Force Development council offers an array of professional development course open to all enlisted, officer and civilian personnel from all military services.

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403wing-29 Jun

Save the date! The Don Wylie Memorial Golf Tournament (Biloxi Bay Area Chamber vs. Keesler Air Force Base) is Sept. 21 at 11:30 a.m. at the Bay Breeze Golf Club, Keesler AFB. The event costs $60 per player.

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403wing-26 Jun

Lt. Col. Clinton Cash, 403rd Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, issues the oath of enlistment to Bao Park, 403rd Wing Trainee, here June 25, 2018. Park is from Smyrna, Georgia and is joining the U.S. Air Force Reserve to become a vehicle maintenance specialist in the 403rd LRS. He is also the first recruit enlisted by Master Sgt. Sara House, U.S. Air Force Reserve Line Recruiter, based out of D'Iberville, Mississippi.

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403wing-22 Jun

Information Tickets and Travel can assist with your summer vacation plans.

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@403rdWing-13 Feb

Several 403rd Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen completed the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Course Feb. 12-13… https://t.co/cGDW2BycVc

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@403rdWing-13 Feb

Over the next three fiscal years, the Active Guard Reserve program will grow from 20 percent of Reserve full-time s… https://t.co/3hrlIvNLLO

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@403rdWing-12 Feb

The #hurricanehunters flew another Atmospheric River mission Feb. 10, from Hawaii to gather weather data used to im… https://t.co/RUNxlp4jJD

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@403rdWing-10 Oct

This is the #AirForceReserve #HurricaneHunters final pass through #HurricaneMichael today. The storm made landfall… https://t.co/TuIBslIHbC

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@403rdWing-10 Oct

The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron started flying into Hurricane Michael Oct. 7 and over the next four days o… https://t.co/VT2kWcUEna

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@403rdWing-10 Oct

A pilot’s view of the eye wall of #HurricaneMichael from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter mission today. (U.S.… https://t.co/Wd64DfRDvq

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@403rdWing-03 Oct

RT @DoDOutreach: The #HurricaneHunters of the @403rdWing fly into #TropicalStorms and #hurricanes to collect vital data. It’s one of the mi…

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@403rdWing-29 Sep

The 403rd Wing selected a new command chief master sergeant to begin serving the wing. Chief Master Sgt. Amanda Sti… https://t.co/uME06ek2oc

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@403rdWing-13 Sep

Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter Footage of the WC-130J and aircrew flying into #Florence. https://t.co/RO5vI2fMHm

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@403rdWing-11 Sep

Footage of #HurricaneFlorence2018 from today’s @53rdWRS @AirForceReserve Hurricane Hunter mission. https://t.co/3qeFCBqaRh

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@403rdWing-09 Sep

The Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron is flying missions into Hurricane Florence over the At… https://t.co/f9s0uU1p1e

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@403rdWing-04 Sep

The Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing relocated its aircraft, flown by both the @53rdWRS Hurricane Hunters and the 815… https://t.co/yi8WLY2Wlg

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@403rdWing-22 Aug

The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters’ view from inside the eye of Hurricane Lane during a storm flight Aug. 21,… https://t.co/E0jBT4vgYy

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@403rdWing-12 Jul

The 403rd Wing’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron @53rdWRS spent part of June in Sri Lanka flying missions over… https://t.co/oDOjSQNy04

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@403rdWing-07 Jul

The #AirForceReserveHurricaneHunters, a 403rd Wing unit at Keesler AFB, MS, will fly weather reconnaissance mission… https://t.co/lYnIM1Xt1V

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@403rdWing-10 May

RT @NWSNHC: Today we will discuss strengthening your home. Here are 5 tips that can help make your family #HurricaneStrong. #HurricanePrep…

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@403rdWing-09 May

RT @NWSMobile: 🌀Hurricane Season accounts to follow: @NHC_Atlantic @NHC_Surge @NWSNHC @NHC_TAFB @NOAA_HurrHunter @403rdWing @53rdWRS #Hurri…

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@403rdWing-09 May

RT @AndrewWilsonWX: The @403rdWing and @NOAA Corps were in Baton Rouge today helping to make sure residents along the Gulf of Mexico are p…

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@403rdWing-09 May

RT @FederalAlliance: This @USAFReserve WC-130 “Super Hercules” is a beauty! One of 10 in operation in the @403rdWing @53rdWRS. It can go 35…

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@403rdWing-08 May

Members of the media and community learned about the mission of the Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance… https://t.co/Ghxp0m3hIa

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