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Hurricane Hunters transition from tropical gales to arctic blasts

More than 20 American deaths and millions of dollars' worth of damage have already been attributed to a "polar vortex" that has caused one of the fiercest winter storms in a decade, according to the Weather Channel.So far, an additional nine significant storms have also churned their way across the

403rd delivers joy during the holidays

Nestled on a hillside above the economically depressed city of Frederiksted, St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, a little boy sits staring with big brown puppy dog eyes with an expression on his face that conveys pure sadness. The staff at the Queen Louise Home for Children say that Quinton is an

Hurricane Hunters receive new commander

Taking command is an honor and a privilege. It's also a nerve-inducing endeavor especially when your unit flies into the world's strongest storms, said Lt. Col. Matthew Muha, the new commander of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron who assumed command Dec. 7. If the pressure of being

New 403rd Wing, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Commanders visit National Hurricane Center

American lives and millions of dollars of damage hang in the balance each year. Determining the difference between a Category 1 and Category 5 hurricane and where it is going to make landfall is not a one-person job. A team of experts come together to accurately track a storm's path to help citizens

Deployed maintainers keep aircraft on schedule

403rd Maintenance Group Airmen who are deployed supporting the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 746th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit propulsion flight, installed an engine into a C-130J at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, Southwest Asia, Dec. 11, 2013. The 557th

Santa visits 403rd Wing

Santa Claus visited the 403rd Wing, an Air Force Reserve unit, during the Wing Children's Christmas Party at the Maintenance Fuel Cell from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 2013. The event featured crafts and activities for children as well as a free lunch. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jessica

Hurricane season ends, slowest since 1966

Nov. 30 marked the end of hurricane season, and the 403rd Wing's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron closed up shop at their forward operating location at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in St. Croix, part of the U.S. Virgin Islands.Known as the "Roll Up," 403rd Wing reservists spent Monday through

Local Jiu Jitsu instructor teaches reservists, family members basics of self-defense

One out of every six American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime, according to the Rape Crisis Center.Chief Master Sgt. Sheila Richard is one of those statistics. She was sexually assaulted when she was 19 years old. "I knew the experience was going to make

403rd Force Support Squadron welcomes new commander

Maj. Salena M. Ingham took command of the 403rd Force Support Squadron during a ceremony at the Bay Breeze Event Center at 2 p.m. Dec. 6.The major replaces Lt. Col. Allyson C. Chauvin, who is now the 403rd Wing inspector general.Ingham is responsible for leading the squadron that provides force