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  • Uniform issue on schedule

    As the deadline for Airmen to don the new Operational Camouflage Pattern uniform approaches, the 403rd Logistics Readiness Squadron is working to get uniforms to its Reserve Citizen Airmen. The Air Force’s May 2018 decision to transition into a single combat uniform eliminates the need to maintain

  • Maintainers propel mission

    The Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, is home to two flying units, the 815th Airlift Squadron “Flying Jennies” and the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron “Hurricane Hunters.” These two aerial units combined have an inventory of 20 C-130J Super Hercules

  • Director of psychological health assists with resilience, wellness

    Life can be great, but sometimes it’s not. People go through points in their lives where it can feel downright messy. Work demands, relationship conflicts, financial issues, and the loss of a loved one are just a few stressors people experience throughout this journey called life.During these dark

  • Wing promotes new chief

    Thomas Lassabe, 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, receives his chief master sergeant stripes from Maj. Kelly Soich, 403rd AMXS commander, during a promotion ceremony held at the Roberts Consolidated Maintenance Facility July 13, 2019, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Employer Appreciation Day Nov. 2, nominate bosses now

    The 403rd Wing Employer Appreciation Day is Nov. 2, and the deadline for reservists to nominate their employers is Sept. 13.  The event provides employers of reservists an opportunity to see what their reservists do for their unit and Air Force Reserve as well as learn about some of their

  • Hurricane Hunters takeoff for investigative mission

    The Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, aka Hurricane Hunters, took off today to fly an investigative mission out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico. The low level investigative mission is when the WC-130J Super Hercules aircrew flies between 500 and

  • Wing announces first quarter award winners

    The 403rd Wing announced its first quarter award winners for the Jan. 1 through March 31 period. Winners were chosen in the Airman, noncommissioned officer, senior NCO, company grade officer and civilian categories.

  • Commander focus: Airmen, readiness, innovation

    It’s been a month since Col. Jeffrey A. Van Dootingh took command of the 403rd Wing, leading 1,500 personnel and the only Air Force Reserve C-130J Super Hercules equipped wing.It’s not his first time on the Gulf Coast, having served here as the 403rd Operations Group commander from February 2012 to

  • Out with the old, in with the new: Aircrew gets new anti-smoke goggles

    For more than 20 years the ASGs have been a basic four part system, until now. With innovation, the new ASGs are now a three-part system. The suspension frame itself is still made the same with the nape pad attached, while the goggles and oxygen mask portion have been upgraded.