News

Jan. 8, 2024
Long-time Wing member retires after 33 years of developing Airmen

Family, friends, and wingmen past and present gathered in the Roberts Consolidated Maintenance Facility auditorium Jan. 6 to celebrate Senior Master Sgt. Brett Blanchard’s retirement from the Air Force after 33 years of service.
Jan. 5, 2024
Trash to Treasure: Reserve Citizen Airmen, rescue dog bring joy to community

Maj. C.W. Lemoine, the 403rd Wing's new Inspector General of Complaints, and his rescue husky Luna have been spreading cheer to their community this holiday season. When the major isn’t investigating and resolving complaints for wing Airmen, he volunteers 40 to 50 hours a month, with his therapy
Dec. 29, 2023
Wing of Choice: Year in Review

Training, exercises, weather taskings, deployments and supporting combatant commanders around the globe kept 403rd Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen busy in 2023. These are a few of the milestones that demonstrated the wing’s commitment to mission readiness, modernization, community partnerships, and
Dec. 20, 2023
Tips to manage holiday stress

The holiday season is a time for celebrations, family, and friends, but can also be a stressful time of year.From finances to anticipating family conflicts, and everything in between, the holidays are overwhelming for many people.According to Katie Coffman, 403rd Wing’s director of psychological
Dec. 18, 2023
Hometown Heroes: Harris receives lifesaving award

For her quick response and emergency treatment to help save a victim's life, Slidell Patrol Officer Rachel Harris, a 403rd Security Forces Squadron technical sergeant and squad leader received a lifesaving award, Oct. 21, 2023.
Dec. 12, 2023
403rd Wing announces December promotions

The 403rd Wing announces the promotions of our Reserve Citizen Airmen for December 2023.
Dec. 8, 2023
Hurricane Hunters close out above-average season, ‘Roll Up’ operations in St Croix

The 2023 Atlantic and Eastern Pacific hurricane season concluded Nov. 30, marking the end of another above-average hurricane season for the 403rd Wing's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The Hurricane Hunters flew 93 missions totaling 990.5 flight hours and
Dec. 5, 2023
Enlisted Reserve Orientation Course sets up new reservists for success

The 403rd Wing hosted its first Enlisted Reserve Orientation Course graduation for seven Airmen Sunday.
Dec. 3, 2023
Winter operations begin for 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron

Before the hurricane season had even ended, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron experienced their first taste of winter operations.While they’re known for their mission supporting the National Hurricane Operations Plan which involves flying into – not around, not over – severe tropical systems
Dec. 2, 2023
Roldan assumes command of 403rd Force Support Squadron

Lt. Col. Lisa Breal, 403rd Mission Support Group Commander, Lt. Col. Norberto Roldan, 403rd Force Support Squadron commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Latoya Patterson, 403rd FSS senior enlisted leader, listen during an assumption of command ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Dec. 2, 2023.