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  • Col. Stuart M. Rubio assumed command of the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., June 5, 2021. He will lead 1,900 Reserve Citizen Airmen and civilian professionals who train, equip, and employ airlift forces in support of the nation’s interests. This includes the only weather reconnaissance mission in the Department of Defense in addition to tactical airlift and airdrop, aeromedical evacuation and agile combat support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill)

    New Wing commander takes helm; encourages Airmen to use voices

    Col. Stuart M. Rubio took command of the 403rd Wing during a change of command ceremony at the Aero Repair Hangar today. Maj. Gen. John P. Healy, 22nd Air Force commander, officiated the ceremony.“My priority for all of 22nd Air Force is to be ready now,” said the general. “I look at Stu to ensure the 403rd Wing has the training and preparation to
  • An Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircrew flies into Hurricane Douglas July 24, 2020, to collect weather data to assist the Central Pacific Hurricane Center with their forecasts. The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, assigned to the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, departed July 22 to conduct operations out of Barbers Point Kapolie Airport, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)

    Hurricane Hunters prepared for hurricane season takeoff

    The 403rd Wing’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron based out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, is the only Department of Defense organization that flies weather reconnaissance missions.The Hurricane Hunters’--as they are more commonly referred to—mission, as it relates to tropical disturbances, is to collect weather data from within storm
  • 403rd Wing leaders and 403rd Security Forces Squadron members travelled to Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center in Hattiesburg, Miss., May 21, 2021 to participate in a number of different training exercises including a Shoot, Move, Communicate course, Engagement Skills Trainer virtual weapons firing, Squad Advanced Marksmanship training, and a Virtual Battlefield Systems convoy simulation. The trip was an opportunity for the Air Force Reserve Command unit leaders to become more familiar with the training capabilities available at the Mississippi Army National Guard base. Also, it allowed 403rd leadership a chance to strengthen relationships with training facility managers and personnel as well as Camp Shelby Commander, Col. Richard L. Weaver. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)

    Wing leaders visit Camp Shelby, take part in training

    403rd Wing leaders and 403rd Security Forces Squadron members travelled to Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center in Hattiesburg, Miss., May 21, 2021 to participate in a number of different training exercises including a Shoot, Move, Communicate course, Engagement Skills Trainer virtual weapons firing, Squad Advanced Marksmanship training, and a
  • Tech. Sgt. Michael Gehl, 403rd Maintenance Squadron meteorology technician, and Bora Gunay, 580th Software Engineering Squadron test engineer, check the software on two aerial reconnaissance weather officer stations at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., April 21, 2021. The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron “Hurricane Hunters’” ARWO and loadmaster/dropsonde operator stations are being upgraded with hardware and software to increase their weather collecting capabilities. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

    Hurricane Hunters get upgraded

    The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron “Hurricane Hunters” aerial reconnaissance weather officer and loadmaster/dropsonde operator stations are being upgraded with hardware and software to increase their weather collecting capabilities.“The (Meteorology Equipment Technician) shop is in the middle of a system upgrade, specifically on the ARWO
  • Tech. Sgt. Ronald Patton, 403rd Operations Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., works on a Butler Parachutes BA-30 Low Profile Parachute system April 29, 2021. The BA-30 is new to the the two flying squadrons the 403rd OSS supports, replacing the BA-22. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

    403rd OSS receives new, improved parachute systems

    The 403rd Operations Support Squadron here recently began to receive Butler Parachutes’ BA-30 Low Profile Parachute Systems in an Air Force-wide initiative to upgrade from the legacy BA-22 emergency parachutes.In charge of these new parachute systems are the Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 403rd OSS’s aircrew flight equipment shop.From oxygen masks
  • Tech. Sgt. Alan Dell, 403rd Maintenance Group Maintenance Operations Center, is one of eight Airmen who work behind the scenes to coordinate and track activities dealing with aircraft or its equipment to enhance the maintenance mission’s effectiveness. The 403rd Wing is an Air Force Reserve unit at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)

    Maintenance Operations Center flightline gatekeepers

    From aircraft arrivals and departures to conducting engine runs and towing aircraft, whatever it is, the Airmen of the 403rd Wing Maintenance Operations Center are monitoring just about everything that is happening on Keesler Air Force Base’s flight line.Master Sgt. Daniel Straka, 403rd Maintenance Group senior MOC controller, is one of eight

  • Failed Attempt: Hope

    Master Sgt. (ret.) James Rials, former production supervisor for the 403rd Maintenance Group at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., shared his story of how he got to a place in his life that led to a near suicide attempt and how that led him to seek help. Through sharing his story, Rials hopes that Airmen that come after him will learn from his mistakes
  • The National Weather Service's Hurricane Preparedness Week 2021 is May 9-15. The purpose is to educate residents in relevant areas on ways to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

    Hurricane Preparedness Week: Tips and resources to make sure you're ready

    The 2021 Pacific and Atlantic hurricane seasons are fast approaching, and that means it’s that time of year again--time for residents spanning from Texas to Florida to states along the East Coast to those in territories and nations in the Caribbean to Hawaii prepare for another potentially active season of tropical weather.This week, May 9-15, is

  • Failed Attempt: Pain

    Master Sgt. (ret.) James Rials, former production supervisor for the 403rd Maintenance Group at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., shared his story of how he got to a place in his life that led to a near suicide attempt and how that led him to seek help. Through sharing his story, Rials hopes that Airmen that come after him will learn from his mistakes

  • Failed Attempt: Lost

    Master Sgt. (ret.) James Rials, former production supervisor for the 403rd Maintenance Group at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., shared his story of how he got to a place in his life that led to a near suicide attempt and how that led him to seek help. Through sharing his story, Rials hopes that Airmen that come after him will learn from his mistakes
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