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  • Hurricane Hunters fly atmospheric river missions to improve forecasts

    During the winter months, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, commonly known as the “Hurricane Hunters,” shifts their focus to flying atmospheric rivers, which are narrow corridors of concentrated moisture that can bring intense rainfall and cause significant flooding in the western United

  • Day at Keesler

    Lt. Col. Sean Cross, 403rd Wing chief of safety and a 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, briefs state and local civic leaders about the wing's flying missions during the 81st Training Wing's Day at Keesler event at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Jan. 28, 2025. Civic leaders took part

  • 403rd Wing Airman's Attic opens this weekend

    The 403rd Wing Airman’s Attic is open this Unit Training Assembly to assist reservists who may need a helping hand.Free clothing, uniforms and small household goods, as well as pantry items, are available to wing members.“The goal of the Airman’s Attic is to provide a place where anyone can stop by

  • Hurricane Hunters wrap up active 2024 season

    The 2024 Atlantic and Pacific hurricane seasons ended Nov. 30, marking the end of another active season for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Caribbean outreach mission promotes hurricane preparedness

    Hurricane season starts June 1 and to help communities prepare, the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters and a team of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasters visited four Caribbean locations April 16-20 as part of the annual Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour.

  • Reserve Citizen Airman takes home First Sergeant Academy Commandant Award

    Master Sgt. Dishau JeanJacques, the new first sergeant for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, not only attended the First Sergeant Academy at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Ala., Feb. 25 to March 22, but excelled, earning the prestigious First Sergeant Commandant