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  • Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters close out active 2018 hurricane season

    The 2018 hurricane season ended Nov. 30, and was an active one for the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters, who flew more than 655 hours and 83 missions into 12 named storms over the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, assigned to the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 403rd

  • Happy Holidays: Enjoy season, get ready for 2019

    It’s that time of year where we reflect and give thanks for the freedoms and blessings we enjoy as an American. You, the Citizen Airmen, civilians, family members and employers of the 403rd Wing contribute to this incredible team that keeps our nation safe.  As I reflect on this year, I am thankful

  • Major changes to medical policies good news for Reservists

    When Col. John Buterbaugh took the helm as the command surgeon at Air Force Reserve Command in late summer 2018, he wanted to make some bold changes to improve processes for the 70,000 Reserve Citizen Airmen serving across the nation and around the world.

  • Weather units earn command honors

    The Air Force Reserve Command recognized two 403rd Wing units for excellence in the weather career field. The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron is the Weather Squadron of the Year and the 5th Operational Weather Flight is the Weather Organization of the Year. Also known as the Air Force Reserve

  • 403rd Wing conducting readiness exercise Saturday

    Base and Biloxi residents may hear an increase in noise over the weekend as the Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing will be conducting a readiness exercise Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the November Unit Training Assembly.

  • Hurricane Willa strikes Mexico

    The Air Force Reserve 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, or Hurricane Hunters, geared up and flew into Hurricane Willa to gather important weather data.

  • First deployment: 803rd AMXS proves up to task in first two years

    Since its September 2016 induction into the 403rd Maintenance Group, flexibility has been a strong component in the function and success of the 803rd AMXS. For a new squadron still in the process of recruiting members, the 803rd AMXS had to find a way to fulfill its first deployment mission, where