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Oct. 3, 2021
Hurricane Hunters wrap up Hurricane Sam missions

Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters completed their final flight into the then category 4 storm, Oct. 2.
Oct. 1, 2021
403rd Wing to beta test new UTA schedule

The 403rd Wing is one of three units in the Air Force Reserve Command selected for a tailored training and participation beta test, which means creating and conducting a revamped Unit Training Assembly scheduled for fiscal year 2022.The other two units selected are the 315th Airlift Wing, Joint Base
Sept. 29, 2021
AF Connect App provides reservists with information, opportunity to provide feedback

The 403rd Wing is always looking for innovative ideas and feedback.To make it easier for Reserve Citizen Airmen, the Wing of Choice has added some new features to its mobile application in U.S. Air Force Connect, the official app of the U.S. Air Force.The wing has been part of Air Force Connect
Sept. 28, 2021
Hurricane Hunters fly Hurricane Sam

The Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, better known as the Hurricane Hunters, flew their first mission into Hurricane Sam out of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Sept. 27.First recognized as Tropical Depression 18 Sept. 22, the National Hurricane Center began monitoring the
Sept. 23, 2021
Suicide prevention information for reservists

Leaders of the 403rd Wing leaders raise awareness of suicide prevention resources available to Airmen at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., August 11, 2021. Col. Stuart M. Rubio. commander, 403rd Wing, Master Sgt. Jared Bryant, First Sergeant, 403rd Wing, and Nicole Mayzner, Director of Psychological
Sept. 23, 2021
Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Sept. 22, 2021
AFRC commander discusses Reserve successes and future vision at Air, Space & Cyber Conference

Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, spoke about how the Air Force Reserve is critical to providing capability and capacity for the nation during a panel discussion at the annual Air, Space & Cyber Conference today in National Harbor,
Sept. 21, 2021
Airlift Squadrons work side-by-side for Rally in the Rockies 2021, 22AF exercise

The 815th Airlift Squadron out of Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. and the 757th Airlift Squadron out of Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio were located at the forward operating location of Vail Valley Jet Center, Gypsum, Colorado, where they provided air support during Rally in the Rockies, the 22nd
Sept. 16, 2021
Airmen hone expeditionary skills at Rally in Rockies exercise

Active, Air National Guard and Reserve Airmen gathered in Colorado and Wyoming for 22nd Air Force’s flagship exercise Rally in the Rockies Sept. 12-17, 2021, which is designed to develop Airmen for combat operations by challenging them with realistic scenarios that support a full spectrum of
Sept. 15, 2021
Wing announces September enlisted promotions

The 403rd Wing congratulates the following Reserve Citizen Airmen who were promoted for September 2021. Airman First ClassRachel L. Raby, 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Senior AirmanFabian Leyva Jr., 403rd Maintenance SquadronMitchell S. Harvey, 815th Airlift SquadronDashia G. Walker, 41st