Reserve Recruiters and Airman Andy meet with Santa, children

815th and 345th prep for upcoming deployment

For the first time since they began training side-by-side in August, the 815th and 345th Airlift Squadrons will deploy together in support of overseas contingency operations in Southwest Asia. Earlier this year, Citizen Airmen from the 815th AS "Flying Jennies" began training for the 120-day

Where is Rudolph when you need him?

Loaded up with its human cargo the C-130J waited on the taxiway for its chance to take off into the drizzly sky above on Dec. 11.What was meant to be a day filled with dropping paratroopers as part of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations (Airborne) Randy Oler Memorial Toy Drop,

53rd WRS completes third busiest hurricane season on record

The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flew nearly 1,300 hours and roughly 150 storms between its missions in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans during the 2010 Hurricane Season.Nineteen named storms formed in the Atlantic, tying 2010 with 1887 and 1995 as the third busiest in recorded history. Of

One Activation, Two Assumptions Result from 403rd Force Support Squadron Stand-up

Lt. Col. Allyson Chauvin assumed command of the 403rd Force Support Squadron, which was activated in a ceremony held here during the December Unit Training Assembly. Before her command assumption, Colonel Chauvin served as the 403rd Mission Support Flight commander - and before that as commander of

"Santa" Comes Early for People of St. Vincent, Grenadines

Tis the season of giving and that sentiment was executed by a 403rd Wing C-130J crew during a last-minute humanitarian mission to the Caribbean nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Nov. 13. "This mission arose, like a phoenix, out of the ashes of a routine cross-country flight initially

Reservists Honor Veterans at Annual Parade

403rd Wing Reservists Garner Awards, Achievements During Recent Deployments

Ever since 9/11, armed forces members have deployed both nationally and internationally in the fight against terrorism. During this time, Citizen Airmen of the 403rd Wing and the 815th Airlift Squadron "Flying Jennies" played an important role while deployed in 2009 and 2010, setting record

403rd ASTS Preps For ORI with Mass Casualty Exercise

During the November Unit Training Assembly, members of the 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron participated in a mass casualty exercise in preparation for the 403rd Wing's upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection.Ten "casualties" with various injuries were gathered into a triage area to determine

403rd Wing Hosts Annual Employer Day

Reservists know that one weekend a month and two weeks a year, they may have to ask their civilian employers for a few extra favors.The 403rd Wing hosted an event to show employers that their sacrifices and support play a huge role in accomplishing the military's mission. "Employer Day is important