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  • Wing announces August enlisted promotions

    The 403rd Wing congratulates the following Reserve Citizen Airmen who were promoted for August 2021.AirmanAaliyah A. Fisher, 403rd Force Support SquadronJacoby P. Mark, 403rd FSSXenia Monet Sam, 41st Aerial Port SquadronChristian D. Young, 403rd Mission Support Group Airman First ClassMatthew D.

  • 403rd ASTS receives new facility

    The 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new facility at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Aug. 6.“The squadron has been split between two buildings so bringing all members of the unit together under one roof, has been a goal of ASTS leadership for several years,”

  • Fourth Wave: Wing Commander's August UTA Update

    Holding the 403rd Wing August Unit Training Assembly in the midst of the COVID-19 “Fourth Wave” is weighing heavily on my mind. We had some positive tests within the wing coming out of the July UTA and have had a few more in the weeks since.I’m worried by the fact that area hospitals have seen more

  • Back to school: Education benefits for reservists

    Serving in the Air Force Reserve comes with its fair share of challenges and sacrifices, but it also comes with crucial benefits, especially ones that can impact an Airman’s life far beyond their enlistment or commission.One of those benefit categories is education. Carrie Meyls of the 403rd Force

  • 815th Airlift Squadron conducts training in Alaska

    The 815th Airlift Squadron participates in a training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13-16, 2021. During the exercise, aircrew provided heavy-equipment airdrops, airlift for more than 1,300 paratroopers, and completed low-level flight training to challenge their tactical

  • 403rd ASTS participates in Delta Wellness Mission 2021

    Four Reserve Citizen Airmen from different career fields within the 403rd Wing’s Aeromedical Staging Squadron provided healthcare to three communities in three states as part of Delta Wellness Mission 2021, which ran from July 6 - 20.“Delta Wellness is a total-force mission spanning the ‘delta’

  • 403rd Wing members announced as major selects

    Col. Stuart M. Rubio, 403rd Wing commander at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., released the names of the 11 Reserve Citizen Airman from the wing who were selected to pin on the rank of major, July 26.Congratulations to the following major selects: Mandatory Board SelectsJulie Fantaske, 403rd

  • Keesler Wing commander visits Wing of Choice

    Capt. Matthew Allen, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, briefs Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, about the capabilities and mission of the AES at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., July 22, 2021. Hunter met with the Airmen of the 403rd Wing as part of his immersion tour

  • Flying Jennies train in Alaska

    The 815th Airlift Squadron put their Reserve Citizen Airmen to the test in Alaska with both the temperatures and the terrain, July 13-16, working with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Airborne, 25th Infantry Division. The 815th AS provided airlift for more than over 1,300 paratroopers for three

  • From cook to commander: FSS leader ready to serve 403rd Wing

    Lt. Col. Costau “Coz” Bastien assumed command of the 403rd Force Support Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., in a ceremony Saturday, July 10. As commander of the 403rd FSS, Costau will lead the unit in providing force development, manpower, and personnel programs as well as sustainment