News

Feb. 8, 2017
403rd Fabrication Flight: you bend it, we mend it

Taking an ordinary piece of metal and crafting it into a functioning aircraft part might seem like magic, but the Airmen at the 403rd Wing Fabrication Flight do it every day.
Jan. 25, 2017
Airman and Family Readiness Center here to help

Military life is full of challenges. But Citizen Airmen don’t have to face those challenges alone. In addition to their wingmen and loved ones, Citizen Airmen have the Airman and Family Readiness Center.
Jan. 20, 2017
Keesler Family Child Care eliminates worry for reservists

Parenthood almost completely guarantees some level of worrying. However, the Air Force Reserve has eliminated at least one element of worry for its Citizen Airmen parents by providing opportunities for free child care.
Jan. 12, 2017
403rd Wing announces captain and first lieutenant promotion selections

Today the 403rd Wing announced the selection of six officers for promotion. Selected for promotion to first lieutenant: Toya Williams, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Selected for promotion to captain: Israel Briggs, 403d Communications Flight Justin Dunn, 53d Weather Reconnaissance
Jan. 10, 2017
The Handbook for New Year’s resolutions

There is something about a new year that makes people want to be better. Maybe it’s the blank calendar, the magic of fireworks at midnight or even just a hangover from all that holiday food.
Jan. 9, 2017
403rd Wing announces January promotions

Sunday the 403rd Wing announced the promotion of four Airmen for the month of January.
Jan. 6, 2017
January unit training assembly canceled

Due to dangers associated with the forecast freezing rain and ice, the 403rd Wing's Jan. 7-8 unit training assembly is cancelled. Wing members who are already in place or on their way to Keesler Air Force Base may still participate this weekend, but must exercise extreme caution when operating on
Dec. 30, 2016
Sun sets at 403rd Wing

A 403rd Wing WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft is parked on the Keesler Air Force Base flight line as the sun sets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill)
Dec. 29, 2016
Year in Review: 2016 one of growth

The 403rd Wing saw many changes in 2016; it was a year of beginnings and adventure. The wing added two new squadrons, traveled stateside and abroad to train, and, like they do every year, hunted hurricanes. Here are a few of the highlights from the year.
Dec. 16, 2016
Hurricane Hunters move to winter storms after above average hurricane season

The 2016 hurricane season came to an end Nov. 30 and the above-average seasons in the Atlantic and Pacific kept the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron “Hurricane Hunters” busy collecting critical weather data to improve forecasts. The 53rd WRS flew 75 missions into 13 storms, ten in the Atlantic