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May 10, 2018
OPSEC, social media: Be aware of the risks

With social media becoming more and more popular and with massive amounts of content online and so many life events to share, it is easy to forget that unwanted eyes may be watching. Without realizing it, Airmen may unknowingly jeopardize the safety of themselves, their family, their friends or
May 9, 2018
U.S. Air Force First: Two sister units from two countries supply Afghan advisors

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- In the mountainous terrain of Afghanistan two U.S. C-130J Hercules aircraft airdropped over 30 Container Delivery System (CDS) bundles to a Resolute Support Expeditionary Advisory Package (EAP), May 4.Unlike previous combat airdrop missions, this dual-formation
May 6, 2018
Command chief concludes 30-year legacy of taking care of Airmen

After 30 years of taking care of Airmen and serving his country, Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Barnby said farewell to the 403rd Wing and Air Force Reserve during a retirement ceremony today at 9 a.m. in the Fuel Cell at Keesler Air Force Base.
May 6, 2018
Air evac commander made exceeding the status quo career goal

The Air Force core values of integrity, service before self, and excellence in all we do embody the very essence of what every Airman should strive to be. Throughout his military career, the core value of “excellence in all we do,” of exceeding the status quo, resonated true with the commander of
May 5, 2018
Hurricane Hunter Association takes applications for Swan 38 Memorial Scholarship

For the past 11 years, the Hurricane Hunter Association has been doing its part to help 403rd Wing members and their immediate family with their educational endeavors by offering the Swan 38 Memorial Scholarships. This year, two scholarships will be awarded at $1,600 each, and the deadline to submit
April 30, 2018
Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour: Preparedness key to weathering storms

After a busy 2017 hurricane season and the 2018 hurricane season quickly approaching, service members from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, also known as the "Hurricane Hunters" know the importance of being prepared for a hurricane. The 53rd WRS and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
April 30, 2018
NOAA, Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters visit Gulf Coast on preparedness tour

In effort to build a Weather-Ready Nation ahead of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA’s hurricane experts will tour five U.S. Gulf Coast cities from May 7-11 to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for the upcoming hurricane season. At each stop, the public and media can view
April 30, 2018
IG Inspections, process managers ensure mission readiness

Just as athletes or sporting teams train and practice different scenarios to hone their skills to win, it’s no different for the Air Force. The Air Force has regular inspections and exercises to enhance their war-fighting skills by identifying benchmark practices as well as areas for improvement.
April 23, 2018
Maintenance officer receives Leo Marquez Award

Ensuring the aircraft assigned to the 403rd Wing’s flying squadrons are safe and ready to fly is the job of the 403rd Maintenance Group. One particular maintenance officer was recognized recently for his superb managerial and leadership skills, as well as his exceptional maintenance knowledge.
April 19, 2018
Choosing to live, overcoming life's challenges

Everyone in life faces pain, difficulty and challenge. But sometimes that pain can become overwhelming darkness and seep inside a person, extinguishing their positivity like a shadow slowly extinguishing a light. Capt. Yolanda Seals, 403rd Wing executive officer, said she found herself in one of