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June 4, 2019
Farewell Lt. Col. Gibson

Lt. Col. Keith Gibson, 403rd Operations Group deputy commander, is soaked with water by his family after completing his final flight June 4, 2019 at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Gibson’s “fini flight” was with the 815th Airlift Squadron aka “Flying Jennies.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt.
June 1, 2019
Reserve Citizen Airmen hunt hurricanes

This specialized unit of Reserve Citizen Airmen is made up of a five-person crew consisting of a pilot, co-pilot, navigator, aerial reconnaissance weather officer, and loadmaster who is also the dropsonde operator.
May 28, 2019
Cube members, six sides of readiness

The newest weapon of the Air Force Reserve Command rolled out in 2018; however, this isn’t a physical weapon. This weapon is an ongoing effort to increase and positively impact manning challenges, both military and civilian. It is called the Cube.The members of this team, who work together to
May 21, 2019
Yellow Ribbon Program aids Airmen

The 403rd Wing Yellow Ribbon Reintegration program, part of a Department of Defense effort, is designed to promote the well-being of National Guard and Reserve members, their families and communities. It also teaches Airmen and their families how to prepare for all phases of the deployment
May 15, 2019
403rd Security Forces return home

The 403rd Wing welcomed back more than 30 members of its Security Forces Squadron in the past few weeks from a 180-day deployment to the United Arab Emirates, where they provided security to the Al Dhafra Air Base from October 2018 to May 2019. Master Sgt. Philip Scott Weatherford, 403rd Security
May 8, 2019
403d Wing members deploy, Theater Security Package

Members of the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing deployed to Campia Turzii, Romania, as a part of a Theater Security Package in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
May 6, 2019
815th Loadmaster back in action

Senior Airman John Boudreaux, 815th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, recalls the night that changed his life.“I remember the headlights from the other car when it came into my lane in a curve,” said Boudreaux. He avoided a collision but his vehicle went off the road.
April 29, 2019
Air Force Reserve, NOAA Hurricane Hunters to visit East Coast on preparedness tour

In an effort to build a Weather-Ready Nation ahead of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA hurricane experts will tour five eastern U.S. cities from May 6-10 to raise awareness of the importance of preparing for the upcoming hurricane season.At each stop, the public and media can take a tour
April 2, 2019
U.S. hurricane forecasters embark on preparedness mission to Mexico, Caribbean

With the 2019 hurricane season fast approaching, NOAA and the U.S. Air Force Reserve will host a series of events, including tours aboard the hurricane hunter aircraft, to help communities in Mexico and the Caribbean prepare for the season and the coming storms.National Hurricane Center Director Ken
March 26, 2019
Care in the Air: Active, Reserve exercise enhances medical transit

The C-130J Super Hercules flight had one reality for the flight crew and a completely different training reality for the military medical professionals in the cargo hold of the same aircraft March 10.The 815th Airlift Squadron flight crew took off from Keesler Air Force Base flew to Lakeland,