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  • Tech. Sgt. Timothy Stevenson, 403rd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics back shop technician, unrolls a hose to attach to the air bags used to lift an aircraft. As a member of the 403rd Wing Crash, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery team, he participated in the annual training that is required to maintain proficiency and ensure that all equipment is serviceable and operational. The CDDAR training was held during the March Unit Training Assembly at Keesler Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

    Maintenance trains for crash, damaged, disabled aircraft recovery

    During the March Unit Training Assembly, members from all sections within the 403rd Maintenance Group participated in CDDAR training, whose unofficial motto is ‘hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.’
  • Capt. Thomas Ross, exercise trainer and an 81st Medical Group Critical Care Air Transport Team registered nurse (left) and Capt. Shartia Bowers, a CCATT registered nurse (right) work inside a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during an exercise March 10, 2019, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., involving the Air Force Reseve Airmen of the 403rd Wing's 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and the 815th Airlift Squadron and active duty Air Force service members of the 81st MDG CCATT. All three military units are at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Lt. Col. Ryan Mihata).

    Care in the Air: Active, Reserve exercise enhances medical transit

    The C-130J Super Hercules flight had one reality for the flight crew and a completely different training reality for the military medical professionals in the cargo hold of the same aircraft March 10.The 815th Airlift Squadron flight crew took off from Keesler Air Force Base flew to Lakeland, Florida, then to Pope Army Airfield in Fayetteville,
  • Senior Master Sgt. Charles Moore, 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, examines a C-130J Super Hercules engine March 20, 2019. His retires from a 33 year military career in the 403rd Wing, April 1, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. Michael Farrar)

    Maintenance member a witness to 403rd Wing History

    Senior Master Sgt. Charles Moore, 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, has seen his own personal share of the history of the 403rd Wing during his 33 years of military service at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi.“The 403rd Wing has always been in transition,” said Moore adding, “It’s never been the ‘same old 403rd’ to
  • Col. Jay Johnson, 403rd Maintenance Group commander, presents Chief Master Sgt. Michael Herbert, 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron superintendent, with his Appreciation Certificate for his military service during his retirement ceremony held at the Roberts Maintenance Facility March 9. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill)

    Mission Accomplished; Chief retires after 33 years

    Airmen from the 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron bid farewell to their superintendent, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Herbert, March 9 during his retirement ceremony at the Roberts Aircraft Maintenance Facility Auditorium.
  • Col. Jennie R. Johnson, 403rd Wing commander, welcomes Keesler Air Force Base Honorary Commanders during a tour of the wing March 8, 2019. The 403rd Wing hosted the group and informed the local civic leaders about the Air Force Reserve and wing mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Farrar)

    Wing provides civic leaders insight into Air Force Reserve mission

    The 403rd Wing hosted 20 Keesler Air Force Base honorary commanders for a tour March 8 educating local civic leaders about the Air Force Reserve and its mission.The wing’s mission includes the only weather reconnaissance unit in the Department of Defense as well as tactical airlift and airdrop, aeromedical evacuation and agile combat support.Col.
  • The 403rd Wing now has a section on the U.S. Air Force Connect application--the official app of the Air Force. (Air Force graphic)

    Wing now on USAF Connect, official app of Air Force

    The 403rd Wing now has its own mobile application in U.S. Air Force Connect, the official app of the U.S. Air Force.U.S. Air Force Connect is an Air Force-wide mobile app that centralizes and increases access to information Airmen need for their careers.“The Common Access Card-enabled application can be used on the go from a personal mobile device
  • Airmen from the 352nd Battlefield Airmen Training Squadron Detachment 1, Second Air Force and 81st Training Wing leadership join a team of Special Tactics Airmen ruck marching through Biloxi, Mississippi March 1, 2019. Twenty Special Tactics Airmen ruck from Medina Annex at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, to Hurlburt Field, Florida, to pay tribute to Staff Sgt. Dylan J. Elchin, who was killed in Afghanistan on Nov. 27, 2018, and 19 other Special Tactics Airmen who have been killed in action since 9/11. The ruck march takes ST members across five states and 830 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ryan Crane)

    Keesler honors fallen in Special Tactics Memorial March

    U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Airmen are making the journey to pay tribute to Staff Sgt. Dylan J. Elchin, a combat controller, and 19 other Special Tactics Airmen who were killed in action after 9/11.
  • Senior Airman Josh Thompson, 403rd Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion mechanic, checks for the next step during the process of removing turbine vibration sensors from an engine on a WC-130J January 13, 2019. The 403rd MXS is responsible for major inspections that take place on their isochronal maintenance docks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristen Pittman)

    ISO Docks keep C-130J fleet flying

    To maintain standards and keep aircraft for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters and the 815th Airlift Squadron Flying Jennies mission ready, the 403rd Maintenance Group employs the use of their isochronal maintenance docks.
  • Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 403rd Wing participated in a Noncommissioned Officer and Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi February 10, 2019. This induction ceremony recognizes Airmen rising in the ranks and the responsibilities of these new leaders and mentors in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill)

    403rd Wing holds NCO; Senior NCO induction

    The induction ceremony recognized those transitioning from the Airman to the NCO tier, senior airman to staff sergeant, and from NCO to the senior NCO tier, technical sergeant to master sergeant.
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