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  • Col. Stuart M. Rubio official photo (U.S. Air Force Photo by Courtesy Asset)

    Commander's Corner: Practicing resilience

     “We’re talkin’ about practice, man!” – Allen “The Answer” IversonI’ve talked many times about the challenges we’re going through and how important it is for us to continue improving our resiliency. This month, while still working through the COVID-19 pandemic and dealing with financial challenges, we’re faced with the task of showing the visitors
  • Col. Stuart M. Rubio official photo (U.S. Air Force Photo by Courtesy Asset)

    Airman empowerment

    403rd Wing,I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to take command of the 403rd Wing, and my family is right there with me in that excitement! This wing is our extended family and it brings me so much joy that my primary duty is to care for its members.At the ceremony in June, I said that every time you hear “Wing of Choice” I want you to think, “I have
  • Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman is a public affairs specialist with the Air Force Reserve 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. (Courtesy photo)

    Pride through a lens

    By definition pride is a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired.It is also a consciousness of one’s own dignity.Colloquially, in the LGBTQ+ community, Pride is a rainbow-heavy, month-long
  • May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness month. While mental health is important every day, this month serves as a way to encourage those who need it to seek help and for proper entities to provide tips and resources. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

    Mental Health Awareness Month: Helping resources

    Wing of Choice,I hope everyone had a great May Unit Training Assembly and enjoyed the time back together. It almost felt like normal.Since May is Mental Health Awareness month, I wanted to push out some of the many resources available to you all as part of the 403rd Wing and military community.You may not need help yourself, but according to the
  • Chief Master Sgt. Amanda Stift was selected in April 2018 to be the 403rd Wing’s new command chief master sergeant at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. She is scheduled to begin serving officially in that role Nov. 1, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ryan Labadens)

    Command Chief bids wing farewell

    For those participating in person this weekend, it’s been a while, and it will be nice seeing your faces again even if you are masked up! Welcome back; but sadly, goodbye as well. This will be my last Unit Training Assembly as the 403rd Wing Command Chief. As always, change happens. For those who aren’t aware, a command chief tour is normally three

  • 'Tis the season ... Happy Holidays!

    ‘Tis the season for the three Rs.No, I’m not talking about reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmatic. I’m talking about the need to refill, rejuvenate, and reconnect.With all that 2020 threw our way, it’s understandable that we’re tired, worn out and frustrated. That’s why - this year in particular - it’s even more important than ever to take some time over
  • COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma graphic courtesy of Armed Services Blood Program. (Courtesy graphic)

    Turn COVID+ into a positive: donate plasma

    So, you tested positive for Covid-19 and immobilized your whole shop for two weeks?It happens.Okay maybe it doesn’t, but it happened to me.At the beginning of October I got a call from a friend I had recently been around. They tested positive and were doing their due diligence to alert those they had been in contact with.Despite the fact that I was
  • Tech. Sgt. Lorenzo Frankin works in the 403rd Wing Equal Opportunity office at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Farrar)

    Be mindful

    As we begin to make strides to return to “normal” functioning we want to keep in mind current events that are going on around the world as they relate to COVID-19, race relations, and the sensitive but important topic of equality and justice.

  • Coping with COVID, getting mission accomplished

     I can’t begin to tell you how impressive your performance has been despite all of the COVID challenges. But don’t take my word for it – Lt. Gen. Richard W. Scobee, commander, Air Force Reserve Command, called me personally to congratulate you on your efforts to mobilize aeromedical evacuation Airmen to help with the pandemic, continue to prepare
  • Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill, 403rd Wing Public Affairs specialist, self-reflects near a river May 1, 2020 at Sweetwater Creek State Park, Georgia. Sherrill believes that being around nature helps keep him calm, centered, and focused, which strengthens his resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill)

    Being Resilient

    Resiliency isn't something you practice when you're in control and going through your daily routine of life. It's the strength you need to push through during times of change and uncertainty.
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