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  • Maintenance stands improve C-130J inspection efficiency

    Maintaining the C-130J Super Hercules fleet at Keesler Air Force Base became a more efficient process for the 403rd Maintenance Squadron Isochronal Inspection Dock.The ISO Dock received new maintenance platforms, commonly referred to as “stands,” April 14.The first aircraft to undergo an inspection

  • Alabama boy becomes first 403rd Wing Pilot for a Day

    Nine-year-old Jon Bryant “JB” Orso of the Mobile, Alabama, area became the 403rd Wing’s first Pilot for a Day today. Orso, who was sworn in as an honorary U.S. Air Force Reserve second lieutenant this morning, is in remission after receiving treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at the U.S.A.

  • Flying Jennies participate in U.S. Army exercise Saber Junction 16

    The Air Force Reserve’s 815th Airlift Squadron returned April 20 from Aviano Air Base, Italy, after participating in the U.S. Army Europe’s Saber Junction 16 exercise since April 5.Saber Junction is the Army’s annual combat training center certification exercise to evaluate the readiness of the

  • U.S. agency assists service members in finance fixes

    Do you have financial questions?  Are you getting ready to deploy and need assistance with debt collectors or institutions?  Or do you have a complaint about a debt collector?  Reservists can get answers to these questions from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. This agency also has a

  • Flying Jennies haul Leap Frogs to Phillies home opener

    An 815th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules aircrew spent April 8-18 assisting the U.S. Navy Parachute Team with some high-profile events to include airdropping the team over Citizens Bank Park for the Philadelphia Phillies home opener April 11. While it was a 4-3 Phillies loss to San Diego, it

  • Wing commander recognizes outstanding Airmen, discusses wing events

    The 403rd Wing held its annual commander’s call at Welch Theater April 2 during the Unit Training Assembly. Col. Frank Amodeo, 403rd Wing Commander, presented awards to the 2015 quarterly and annual award winners.   The following Airmen were recognized:  First QuarterAirman of the Quarter: Senior

  • Wing Spring Fling event for Airmen, families May 14

    The 403rd Wing Spring Fling is May 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Keesler Air Force Base Marina.The day will include a tour for spouses of reservists beginning at 7:30 a.m. and then the Wing Spring Fling kicks off at 10 a.m.The plan is for spouses to have the opportunity to tour the 403d Wing's

  • PGA golfers visit Keesler

    The Golf Channel covers PGA golfers Esteban Toledo's and Rocco Mediate's visit to the 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The golfers flew aboard a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with an 815th Airlift Squadron crew March 30, 2106. The golfers, who are playing in the Mississippi Gulf