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  • 403rd Wing monthly promotions. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)

    Congratulations on our May promotions

    The 403rd Wing congratulates the following Reserve Citizen Airmen who were promoted for May 2021. AirmanSharissa M. Tittle, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Airman 1st ClassJames R. Brown, 403rd Maintenance SquadronJacob A. Hammond, 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Senior AirmanRoy K Johnson, 403rd AMXSTorry S. Johnson, 403rd WingHarley A.
  • Members of the 403rd Wing were presented with the Armed Forces and Humanitarian Service Medals Sunday May 2, 2021. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

    403rd Wing members recognized for COVID-19 efforts

    Reserve Citizen Airmen from different units within the 403rd Wing were presented with the Armed Forces and Humanitarian Service Medals for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic Sunday May 2.Two members from the 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Senior Airman Joseph Bernal and Senior Airman Dylan Callais, and 403rd Force Support Squadron
  • Chaplain (Maj.) Bitrus Cobongs, head chaplain for the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., sits on a pew in Keesler's Triangle Chapel April 11, 2021. Cobongs's life began over 6,000 miles away in Nigeria where his early aspirations consisted of being a youth minister, but through closed and opened doors, he ended up serving in the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

    Tribe to triumph: A Chaplain's journey

    "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 For Chaplain (Maj.) Bitrus (“like ‘citrus’” he often jokes) Cobongs, head chaplain of the Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing, his life’s journey from a small tribe in West Africa to serving in the
  • The 403rd Wing Command Post team: (back left to right) Tech. Sgt. Marvin Mercado, Staff Sgt. William Garrett, (front left to right) Master Sgt. Carlos Ramirez, Senior Master Sgt. Brian Harms, Master Sgt. Desirae McIntyre, and Master Sgt. Shawna Smith, pose for a photo at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., April 11, 2021. The command post manages and performs a multitude of command and control operations that depending on the call they receive, can vary from minor issues to major incidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Christopher Carranza)

    Command Post team keeps Keesler notified

    From text alerts about inclement weather to desktop pop-ups updating health protection condition levels to a voice in the sky warning those outdoors of extreme temperatures, Command Post Airmen, though often unseen, are prevalent in the lives of their fellow Keesler personnel. The most widely known action by the Keesler Command Post may be the
  • Members of the 403rd Mission Support Group leadership participated in a non-traditional staff ride, which involves walking a battlefield, only in this case the battle that was fought was the Civil Rights Movement for African Americans in Montgomery, Alabama. The staff ride was intended to provide the leadership team with a better posture in order to have the tough conversations with their Airmen when it comes time to discuss diversity and inclusion and why it plays a vital role in combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek)

    Mission Support Group leaders visit Civil Rights battlefield

    So, Col. Reginald Trujillo, 403rd Mission Support Group commander, decided to try a new tactic in training. He gathered his MSG leadership together April 9 and took them on a staff ride, but not a traditional staff ride.
  • This graphic is part four of a series. Master Sgt. Young Chambers is a line recruiter with the Air Force Reserve 403rd Wing. Chambers started his military career in the Marine Corps before switching to the Air Force Reserve where he has experience in many roles, but said being a first sergeant was one of his most rewarding. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

    Recruiter spotlight: Master Sgt. Young Chambers

    This graphic is part four of a series. Master Sgt. Young Chambers is a line recruiter with the Air Force Reserve 403rd Wing. Chambers started his military career in the Marine Corps before switching to the Air Force Reserve where he has experience in many roles, but said being a first sergeant was one of his most rewarding. (U.S. Air Force graphic
  • Master Sgt. Tyler Thibault, 403rd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment assistant flight chief, performs maintenance on the Universal Hydraulic Test Stand on the maintenance line, March 13, 2021, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The AGE shop is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all ground equipment assigned to the 403rd Wing. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Michael Farrar)

    403rd AGE Flight’s far-reach affects mission readiness

    From an aircraft maintainer turning on a generator, climbing a stand to fix a prop, or even changing out the hydraulic fluid on an aircraft, the 403rd Maintenance Squadron’s Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight affects every C-130J Super Hercules flown by the 403rd Wing pilots—and they do this without ever touching the aircraft.They are the ones in
  • Col. Stuart M. Rubio, 403rd Operations Group commander at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., and Capt. Grant J. Talkington, 5th Operational Weather Flight commander at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., along with members of the Shaw AFB honor guard await commands during an assumption of command ceremony at the 28th Operational Weather Squadron pavilion April 9, 2021. Talkington assumed command of the flight after previously serving as its director of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

    "Fighting 5th" OWF gets new commander

    The 5th Operational Weather Flight at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina held an assumption of command ceremony for Capt. Grant J. Talkington April 9 at the 28th Operational Weather Squadron pavilion. In attendance were Col. Leslie Hadley, 403rd Wing vice commander, and Col. Stuart M. Rubio, 403rd Operations Group commander, who oversaw
  • 403rd Wing monthly promotions. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)

    403rd Wing announces enlisted promotions for April

    The 403rd Wing congratulates the following Reserve Citizen Airmen who were promoted for April 2021. Airman - James R. Brown, 403rd Maintenance Squadron Airman First Class - Tajane A. Butler, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron - Geovontey J. Fairley Jr., 403rd Maintenance Squadron - Jakiria M. Mosley, 403rd Communications Flight - Axel J. Ramos
  • Senior Airman Austin Freeman, a cyber transport specialist for the 403rd Communications Flight at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., works on training during the Unit Training Assembly March 14, 2021. Freeman deals largely with network-related technology in the flight's effort to preserve connectivity and keep the mission of the 403rd Wing going. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

    403rd Communications Flight keeps wing connected

    In today’s world, there are not many jobs that do not require some type of computer technology or digital communication.As Capt. Cortney Tremer, 403rd Communications Flight commander, put it, “Take your computer away from your workspace; what can you get accomplished?” The answer, as it relates to the Air Force Reserve, is probably not much other
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