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  • Civil Air Patrol cadets learn about Keesler missions

    More than 100 Civil Air Patrol cadets from Alabama and Mississippi toured the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron here today while participating in their Annual Summer Encampment. "The purpose of the summer encampment program is to provide leadership and structure to the cadets," said CAP Lt. Col.

  • We Are Airmen: 2018 Recruiting Video Contest

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas— Calling all storytellers! Air Force officials are offering Airmen the chance to create their own recruiting video through the We Are Airmen 2018 Recruiting Video Contest. Now is your chance to showcase your creativity and pride to be an Airman in the United

  • AFRC award winners announced

    Airmen from the 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 815th Airlift Squadron, part of the 403rd Operations Group, were named 2017 Air Force Reserve Command Award winners.

  • CAA: One-stop shop for career advice

    A career assistance advisor has many roles and responsibilities. They are first and foremost a counselor to all Airmen with regards to career paths, re-enlistments, retraining opportunities and are a one-stop-shop for career guidance. CAA’s also provide numerous courses that assist Airmen with

  • Hooks youth baseball team tours WC-130J

    Lt. Col. Shane Devlin, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance pilot instructor, gives the Crescent City Hooks youth baseball team a tour of a WC-130J at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

  • Chief Master Sgt. McDowell retires after 33 years of service

    Chief Master Sgt. Sybil McDowell, 403rd Force Support Squadron superintendent, retirement ceremony was held June 2, 2018, in the Roberts building at Keesler Air Force Base. She serves as the top enlisted advisor to the commander for more than 70 Airmen assigned to the 403rd FSS, who provides

  • 403rd Wing gives employers glimpse of Reserve life

    Civilian employers got a first-hand look at what their Reserve Citizen Airmen employees and others in the U.S. Air Force Reserve do on a unit training assembly weekend during a tour of the 403rd Wing, June 2, 2018, for Employer Appreciation Day.“This is a great opportunity for employers to see what

  • Applewhite retires after 21 years in security forces

    Master Sgt. Lucas Applewhite, 403rd Security Forces Squadron senior active reservist and security forces action officer, retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserve June 2, 2018, after serving in the military for 21 years, all of which were with the Air Force and security forces.

  • Meet the 403rd Wing Career Assistance Advisor

    Master Sgt. Tracey Riley is the 403rd Wing career assistance advisor. She is the focal point of the career retention program for the wing and principal advisor to commanders and supervisors on force management and professional enhancement. The wing career assistance advisor is the base-level office

  • Flying Jennies, wing members return from deployment

    Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen and several C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 403rd Wing have returned from a deployment to Southwest Asia in support of Operations Freedom Sentinel and Inherent Resolve.   Aircrew from the 815th Airlift Squadron, maintainers from the 803rd Aircraft