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  • SERE specialist ensures survival, recovery for 403rd reservists

    The Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing boasts a diverse mission-set, some of which are considered “at risk of isolation.” In order to be considered fully qualified, Reserve Citizen Airmen performing at-risk missions are required to complete the challenging Initial Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape

  • Director of Psychological Health provides mental health support for wing

    Life can provide an array of stressors whether in the realm of relationships, finances, employment, or any other factors. Often, Reservists face these types of stressors on top of their military responsibilities.  To combat the mental strife that comes with everyday life and life in the military,

  • Development and Training Flight leader prepares future force

    The 403rd Wing’s Development and Training Flight exists to prepare trainees for Basic Military Training, introduce them to the battle rhythm of a Unit Training Assembly, and educate them about Air Force Reserve life in general while they await their BMT ship date.As the new Development and Training

  • 2022: 403rd Wing Year in Review

    Training, exercises and deployments were common themes in 2022, all in efforts to ensure 403rd Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen were Ready Now.“The men and women of this wing have done an outstanding job preparing for and in the execution of our mission,” said Col. Stuart M. Rubio, 403rd Wing commander.

  • 403rd Wing welcomes new chaplains

    The 403rd Wing recently welcomed two new chaplains to help ensure the spiritual well-being of the nearly 1,500 Reserve Citizen Airmen that serve in the unit.The wing’s new head chaplain, Chaplain (Maj.) Torrey Garrison, spent his first Unit Training Assembly weekend with the wing Nov. 5-6. Prior to

  • 12th Operational Weather Flight holds change of command

    Col. Kevin J. Campanile, 403rd Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Lindsey Fennewald, 12th Operational Weather Flight commander, during a Change of Command Ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Dec. 3, 2022. The 12th OWF is a geographically separated unit assigned to the Air

  • Wing welcomes new secretary

    Some people in this world like to help people and do so with a joyful spirit.Heather Shaw, the 403rd Wing commander’s new secretary is one of those shiny happy people, assisting unit members and guests all with a cheerful attitude and a big smile.“I am passionate about helping people and love making

  • Reserve recruiters train, prepare for success ahead

    After a two-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 500 Air Force Reserve recruiters and support personnel from around the globe gathered here Nov. 5-9 for a deployment for training event.Usually held annually, the DFT allows recruiting leaders to fulfill readiness, regulatory, upgrade and

  • Like father, like son

    While following in family members’ footsteps is a fairly common motivation for joining for many service members, it’s not as common to be able to serve at the same time, much less in the same unit.Nothing displays the flexibility of the Air Force Reserve more than the unique stories of its citizen

  • Hurricane Hunters fly last mission into Ian

    The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters are flying their last flight into Hurricane Ian today, their 14th mission into the storm since Sept. 21, collecting data to assist National Hurricane Center forecasters.Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida as a Category 4 storm Wednesday afternoon,