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  • Air Force Reserve recruiting recruiters

    Recruiters can leave a lasting impression on potential recruits. Twenty-six years later, Senior Master Sgt. Mark C. Shearin still remembers his recruiter, the man who prompted his future career choice.“I’ve always wanted to be a recruiter. When I joined the Army, I’ll never forget the shiny shoes my

  • Unit Training Managers Needed

    The 403rd Wing is seeking applicants for three Unit Training Manager opportunities for traditional reservists.“These are critical positions that work with the commander’s key staff and leaders,” said Senior Master Sgt. Brett Blanchard, Force Development flight chief for the 403rd Force Support

  • Wing releases Fiscal Year 2023 Unit Training Assembly schedule

    The 403rd Wing released the fiscal year 2023 Unit Training Assembly schedule, and there are some changes based on last year’s beta test.In 2022, the wing was one of three units in the Air Force Reserve Command selected for a participation beta test for a tailored Unit Training Assembly. The other

  • Rally in the Swamp

    This year’s 22nd Air Force week-long exercise, Rally in the Swamp, was held in Florida to test Reserve Citizen Airmen on agile combat support by challenging them with realistic scenarios that support a full spectrum of operations.

  • Wing leaders meet for strategic alignment

    Senior leaders from all the 403rd Wing units met in Mobile, Alabama, June 7-9 to participate in a strategic alignment event where they revised the wing’s mission and vision statements, as well as its priorities over the coming years. “The intent of a strategic alignment for an organization is to

  • Not-So-Undercover Boss: 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron

    Col. Stuart M. Rubio (standing right), 403rd Wing commander at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., and Col. LaDonna K. Schreffler (standing left), 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander, listen as 1st Lt. Caleb Hathorn, 36th AES, provides training for mechanical ventilation June 4, 2022. The 36th

  • 41st APS honors fallen; holds Port Dawg Memorial Run

    The 41st Aerial Port Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, held their second annual Port Dawg Memorial Run June 4.“This tradition started in 2011 when the Port Dawg community experienced the tragic loss of one of our brothers, Tech. Sgt. Curtis E. Eccleston,” said Senior Master Sgt.

  • 53rd WRS flies first Pacific, Atlantic missions of the season

    The Air Force Reserve 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron’s 2022 hurricane season got off to a timely start as they flew their first fix missions of both the Pacific and Atlantic seasons this week.As a suspect area developed in the Eastern Pacific, just west of southern Mexico, the National

  • Schreffler promoted to colonel

    Col. Ladonna Schreffler, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander, promoted to colonel June 2 in the 36th AES heritage room prior to the June Unit Training Assembly.

  • Atlantic hurricane season begins; preparedness key

    Hurricane season officially starts today. Are you ready?As children are being released from school and parents are getting busy with summer plans, don’t forget about being prepared for the hurricane storm season.The 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron wants to remind people that planning and