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  • Joint Forces: Reserve, Guard train for care in the air

    From broken bones, burns to head trauma, loss of limbs and more; Aeromedical Evacuation teams see more than their fair share of battle injuries. Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Mississippi Air National Guardsmen from the 183rd AES collaborated for a three-day

  • Wing of Choice awarded Outstanding Unit honor

    The Air Force Reserve Command recently announced the 403rd Wing’s award for the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for exceptionally meritorious service from 2015-2017.The award dates back to 1954 and is awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to units displaying superior performance.“This award

  • Hurricane Hunters: pilots fly storm missions

    The 403rd Wing’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron based out of Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., is the only Department of Defense organization that flies weather reconnaissance.This specialized unit of Reserve Citizen Airmen is at a minimum made up of a five-person crew consisting of a pilot,

  • Virtual reenlistment

    Tech. Sgt. Ricky Lips Jr., 403rd Maintenance Group aircraft fuels system craftsman, was reenlisted virtually by Lt. Col. Clinton Cash, 403rd Mission Support Group acting commander, July 10, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has kept members from physically participating in Unit Training

  • Wing Career Assistance Advisor guidance system for Airmen’s careers

    When traveling to a location never visited before, people may need a map or GPS to get where they know they want to go. It can be the same for Airmen who are navigating through life-altering, career impacting decisions; so, getting advice, counseling and mentoring can make a big difference.The 403rd

  • 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.

  • Hurricane Hunters conduct deployment for training

    The Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron deployed to St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, June 15 to 19 to fly training missions over the Caribbean in preparation for the 2020 hurricane season. The Hurricane Hunters are Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 403rd Wing based at Keesler Air

  • 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

  • Finance continues mission from home

    Whether it’s working from the office or home, due to COVID-19 or inclement weather, such as Tropical Storm Cristobal, the 403rd Wing Finance Office ensures Reserve Citizen Airmen are paid and wing funds are utilized responsibly and efficiently in support of the mission.   “In the Reserve, finance