News

Nov. 14, 2017
New 403rd SFS patch represents commitment to defense

Even though the 403rd Security Forces Squadron has been around for decades in one form or another, they’ve never had a symbol that represents who they are and what they stand for – until now.
Nov. 13, 2017
AFRC announces 2017 Communication Excellence Awards

Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs is happy to announce the following 2017 Public Affairs Awards for Communication Excellence:Maj. Henry H. "Hap" Arnold Award for Public Affairs Communication Effectiveness: 403d Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, MississippiBrig. Gen. Harry J. Dalton
Nov. 9, 2017
ART of recruiting: not just a job – a lifestyle

For Master Sgt. Jesse Tremer, recruiting hasn’t just been an occupation for the past 15 years – it’s been a way of life.
Nov. 9, 2017
ART of the mission: the air reserve technician

The Air Force has a full complement of people working to accomplish the Air Force mission of fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace. The Air Force Reserve plays a vital role in this mission, supplying combat-ready forces to work alongside their active-duty counterparts in both wartime and
Nov. 6, 2017
Exercise, Exercise, Exercise: Airmen hone wartime readiness skills

The word “Exercise”, repeated multiple times, echoed throughout the base here Saturday during the 403rd Wing’s November Unit Training Assembly.
Nov. 5, 2017
Flying Jennies ready for combat airlift mission

In Greek mythology, a phoenix is a bird that obtains new life by rising from the ashes. Many members of the 815th Airlift Squadron might be able to relate to this tale of renewal or resurrection, except their symbol isn’t a legendary bird, but a hard-working and practical pack mule—a Flying Jenny.
Nov. 3, 2017
403rd Wing participates in joint-training exercise Southern Strike 2018

Three units from the 403rd Wing took part in Southern Strike 2018, an annual joint exercise held along the Mississippi Gulf Coast from Oct. 20 to today.
Nov. 2, 2017
403rd Wing kicks off 2017 flag football season

The 403rd Wing flag football teamed charged full-force into the 2017 Intramural Flag Football season here, clashing with rival teams from the active-duty 81st Training Wing during the first few games of the season.
Nov. 2, 2017
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 3 p.m. during the Unit Training Assembly.
Oct. 31, 2017
Training to keep aircrew safe

AFE technicians, formerly known as life support, are responsible for keeping the aircrew safe. Those duties include providing safety equipment for use in the aircraft in the event of an emergency, and chemical, biological or radiological protective gear and the decontamination that goes along with