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  • Flying Jennies participate in U.S. Army exercise Saber Junction 16

    The Air Force Reserve’s 815th Airlift Squadron returned April 20 from Aviano Air Base, Italy, after participating in the U.S. Army Europe’s Saber Junction 16 exercise since April 5.Saber Junction is the Army’s annual combat training center certification exercise to evaluate the readiness of the

  • Flying Jennies haul Leap Frogs to Phillies home opener

    An 815th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules aircrew spent April 8-18 assisting the U.S. Navy Parachute Team with some high-profile events to include airdropping the team over Citizens Bank Park for the Philadelphia Phillies home opener April 11. While it was a 4-3 Phillies loss to San Diego, it

  • Wing commander recognizes outstanding Airmen, discusses wing events

    The 403rd Wing held its annual commander’s call at Welch Theater April 2 during the Unit Training Assembly. Col. Frank Amodeo, 403rd Wing Commander, presented awards to the 2015 quarterly and annual award winners.   The following Airmen were recognized:  First QuarterAirman of the Quarter: Senior

  • Wing Spring Fling event for Airmen, families May 14

    The 403rd Wing Spring Fling is May 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Keesler Air Force Base Marina.The day will include a tour for spouses of reservists beginning at 7:30 a.m. and then the Wing Spring Fling kicks off at 10 a.m.The plan is for spouses to have the opportunity to tour the 403d Wing's

  • PGA golfers visit Keesler

    The Golf Channel covers PGA golfers Esteban Toledo's and Rocco Mediate's visit to the 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The golfers flew aboard a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with an 815th Airlift Squadron crew March 30, 2106. The golfers, who are playing in the Mississippi Gulf

  • New unit to open doors at Keesler Air Force Base

    The 403rd Wing is going through a period of growth with the activation of an additional aircraft maintenance squadron solely focused on keeping the 10 815th Airlift Squadron's C-130Js healthy and in the air.With the approval of a new manning document, the total authorizations for positions in the

  • Civic leaders learn about AF, AF Reserve missions

    Thirty-two civic leaders from Mississippi joined 403rd Wing leaders on a community relations tour, commonly referred to as a Civic Leader Tour, March 17-18, to Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia.Civic leader tours are a way for members of the Biloxi and Gulf Coast

  • Senior recruiter's goals for wing

    The Air Force Reserve's 403rd Wing has a new senior recruiter. Master Sgt. Dominique Hogan comes here from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, where she served as an in-service recruiter, recruiting active duty members finishing their enlistments and transitioning them into the Air Force Reserve.Hogan will