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  • Public Service Recognition Week

    It’s Public Service Recognition Week, and the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, thanks its civil service employees such as Wanda Bowman, secretary to the wing commander, for their service. Bowman has been with the wing for 20 years and has been a federal civil service employee for

  • 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