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  • Hurricane Hunters fly Beryl

    The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, a component of the Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, has been working around the clock flying data gathering missions into Hurricane Beryl, the first major hurricane of what’s predicted to be a very active season.

  • Wing of Choice updates strategic plan, priorities

    Wing senior leaders participated in a strategic alignment event in Gulfport, Mississippi, May 2 and a smaller group met May 13 here to update and finalize priorities and a strategic plan that will focus wing efforts for the next two years.

  • Maintainers assist in recruiting efforts

    As recruiters across multiple Department of Defense military branches struggle to reel in prospects, several members across the 403rd Maintenance Group have taken an active approach in assisting the Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing recruiters. Master Sgt. Dustin Kane, 803rd Aircraft Maintenance

  • Airmen hone wartime skills in readiness exercise

    The 403rd Wing conducted a readiness exercise, called Operation Thunder Strike, June 3-8, to test the unit’s wartime capability and to ensure Airmen are mission ready. More than 75 Reserve Citizen Airmen from 403rd Wing Staff Agencies, Mission Support Group and the Aeromedical Staging Squadron

  • Updating records, insurance vital to taking care of family members

    Military personnel have two crucial items that demand attention and periodic updates, the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and the Virtual Record of Emergency Data. Neglecting to keep these items current could have serious consequences for both service members and their families.

  • Political activity do's and don'ts for Airmen

    Another presidential election cycle is here, and with the prevalence of demonstrations and online discourse, it’s important for Reserve Citizen Airmen to understand their rights when it comes to political activities. Just like any other American, Airmen enjoy the same rights and responsibilities to

  • Additional VHF antenna enhances communication to improve forecasts

    Hurricane season starts June 1 and the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron’s role in collecting weather data is key for forecasts. To enhance their communication capabilities, the United States Air Force Reserve completed the successful temporary installation and test of a third Very High

  • Port Dawg Memorial Run held during May UTA

    The U.S. Air Force Reservists of the 41st Aerial Port Squadron here participated in the 11th Annual Port Dawg Memorial Run on the flight line May 4. This is a career wide event that takes place annually for all Aerial Port Squadrons around the world, with this being the fourth year for the 41st APS

  • Hurricane Awareness Tour promotes weather readiness

    To promote the importance of preparing now for hurricane season, which starts June 1, the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircrew with their WC-130J Super Hercules and a team of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration hurricane experts visited five Atlantic Coast cities as part of this