News

Nov. 6, 2020
November UTA update

The 403rd Wing Unit Training Assembly is Nov. 7-8, with COVID-19 mitigation measures in place.Col. Jeffrey A. Van Dootingh, 403rd Wing commander, reminds Airmen who attend the UTA that they must comply with base security and health protection requirements.Keesler is currently in Health Protection
Nov. 3, 2020
Zeta, Eta keep Hurricane Hunters flying

As the above-average 2020 Hurricane season spins on, the Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters continue to support the National Hurricane Center with their crucial data collection mission. For the fourth time this season, the Hurricane Hunters and their WC-130Js,
Oct. 23, 2020
403rd Wing Key Spouse Program

The Key Spouse Program is a commander’s initiative that promotes partnerships with unit leadership, families, Key Spouses, Key Spouse Mentors, the Airman and Family Readiness Center (A&FRC), and other on and off base helping agencies.
Oct. 20, 2020
Recognize supportive bosses with Employer Support of Guard and Reserve awards

At times, it can be a real challenge to juggle all the requirements of being a reservist: balancing military duties, supporting family and meeting the requirements of a full-time job. So, when a reservist does have an employer who is supportive of them serving their nation, there are ways to
Oct. 16, 2020
36th AES flight nurse back after doing her part in COVID fight

This spring, as the pandemic continued to spread from Wuhan, China to the rest of the world, members from the 36th and other AE units around the Air Force were put on notice that mobilization was possible.
Oct. 13, 2020
Be the one...

Most great leaders will say that leadership means different things to different people, but the newest vice commander of the 403rd Wing says being an engaged, servant leader is important to her.
Oct. 9, 2020
Congratulations on our October promotions

The 403rd Wing congratulates the following Reserve Citizen Airmen who were promoted for October 2020.
Oct. 6, 2020
Maintenance Group welcomes new commander

Lt. Col. Steven W. Fortson took command of the 403rd Maintenance Group during an assumption of command ceremony in the Roberts Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Facility auditorium at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Oct. 4. both in person and via Facebook live.
Oct. 5, 2020
403rd Wing welcomes back Airmen, recognizes achievements at commander’s call

Wing Commander Col. Jeffrey A. Van Dootingh held a commander’s call at the Roberts Maintenance Facility auditorium Oct. 3 to address the Airmen who serve in the unit en masse.
Oct. 2, 2020
Keesler reservists support Southwest Asia operations

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