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The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters flew Hurricane Florence providing forecasters at the National Hurricane Center life-saving storm data. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Chris Hibben)

Lt. Col. Rodney E. McCraine assumed command of the 403rd Mission Support Group during a ceremony presided over by Col. Jennie R. Johnson, 403rd Wing commander, at the Roberts Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Facility at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 8, 2018. During the ceremony, McCraine said maintaining readiness is his top priority, and that to do so requires two main focuses: people and processes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ryan Labadens)

McCraine takes command

Tech. Sgt. James Baggott, 403rd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle control officer, along with other squadron members supported Patriot Warrior for 20 days in August 2018 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base and Total Force Training Center Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. Patriot Warrior is an Air Force Reserve Command exercise that provides an opportunity for Reserve Citizen Airmen to train with joint and international partners in airlift, aeromedical evacuation and mobility support operations. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Patriot Warrior 2018

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The Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron departed Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 9, 2018, to operate out of Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, Savannah, Georgia. The Reserve Citizen Airmen will start flying reconnaissance missions into Hurricane Florence Sept. 10, 2018. The Hurricane Hunters also started flying missions into Hurricane Olivia out of the Kalaeloa Airport, Hawaii, Sept. 8, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)

Into the storm

Hurricane Hunters fly Hurricanes Florence, Olivia

Understanding the difference in reporting options.
(U.S. Air Force graphic by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

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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

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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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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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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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@403rdWing-08 May

It’s National Hurricane Preparedness Week. To learn more about how to prepare, visit: https://t.co/HQGL5iLhzJ… https://t.co/L3VoNgRfJe

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@403rdWing-30 Apr

Hurricane season is a month away. To prepare people along the Gulf Coast the 403rd Wing’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissan… https://t.co/ckrmDLQWvS

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Hurricane season starts June 1. To promote awareness and preparedness, NOAA and the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hun… https://t.co/SMbs9DJd32

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@403rdWing-30 Mar

Women’s History Month ends tomorrow. These two U.S. Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters explain why they fly into t… https://t.co/KBYnHqBxZs

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@403rdWing-21 Mar

The AF Reserve Hurricane Hunters @53rdWRS took off today to fly their second mission into a nor’easter impacting th… https://t.co/Oa07FyUTff

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@403rdWing-16 Mar

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@403rdWing-14 Mar

The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron “Hurricane Hunters” flew a winter storm mission March 12, 2018, over the A… https://t.co/ryDHOcMUI8

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Congrats to the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and Keesler Air Force Base for earning the coveted Altus Trophy… https://t.co/fZvxDlUhxG

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