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  • Pinning on rank, 403rd Wing's newest Chief

    Chief Master Sgts. Monte Snyder, 403rd Maintenance Group maintenance operations superintendent (left) and Amanda Stift, 403rd Wing command chief, (right) "pin" the Chief Master Sgt. rank onto Senior Master Sgt. Larry Andersen, Superintendent, 403rd Wing Mission Support Group during his promotion

  • 403rd Wing announces August promotions

    The 403rd Wing congratulates the following Reserve Citizen Airmen who were promoted for August 2020.Senior Airman- Zachary E. Baugh, 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron- Joseph C. Defillo, 403rd Maintenance Squadron- Elizabeth Demoran, 403rd MXS- Carson A. Fambro, 403rd MXS- Christopher J. Grace,

  • Hurricane Hunter sets unit record for eyewall penetrations

    In the Air Force, the number 341 typically elicits an unpleasant memory. Like that time someone in your group of three marching at basic military training forgot to put their cover on, so you all were vehemently reprimanded by a military training instructor and had your 341 pulled.Or that time you

  • Strut change

    Members of the 403rd Maintenance Squadron inspects, cleans, and reinstalls parts for the nose landing strut on a WC-130J Super Hercules during a C letter inspection, which is the longest and most invasive inspection that occurs on the aircraft at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi.

  • Wing announces first quarter award winners

    The 403rd Wing announced its first quarter award winners for the Jan. 1 through April. 30 period. Winners were chosen in the Airman, noncommissioned officer, senior NCO, company and field grade officer categories. Airman of the Quarter: Senior Airman Kenneth RedeemerUnit: 403rd Operations Support

  • Flight prepares future Airmen for Basic Military Training

    Air Force Basic Military Training, commonly referred to as “BMT” or “boot camp,” is a training program that must be completed for every trainee to attain the title of Airman.The experience challenges trainees mentally and physically to prepare them for their Air Force career. Although COVID-19 has

  • Virtual change of command

    Maj. Kimberly Spusta took command of the 12th Operational Weather Flight located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois during a virtual change of command ceremony June 7.

  • Hurricane Hunters takeoff for mission into Tropical Depression Three

    Members of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, or Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters, takeoff today for a storm mission into Tropical Depression Three located in the Bay of Campeche. The mission originally scheduled as an invest became a fix mission before departing. The 53rd WRS will gather

  • Wing's June UTA virtual training experience

    As part of ongoing COVID-19 mitigation efforts, the 403rd Wing is having a virtual Unit Training Assembly June 6-7.Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen should coordinate with their supervisors and commanders to inquire about telework options or to reschedule or excuse the UTA. And, Airmen who live in the