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  • Sikkink leads Flying Jennies

    Taking command of a squadron comes with challenges, but to come into a Reserve squadron as an active-duty service member has its own unique opportunity.Lt. Col. Matthew Sikkink, who assumed command of the 815th Airlift Squadron, Flying Jennies, on June 6, 2019, said that he was pleasantly surprised

  • Wing announces second quarter award winners

    The 403rd Wing announced its second quarter award winners for the April. 1 through June 30 period. Winners were chosen in the Airman, noncommissioned officer, senior NCO, first sergeant, company grade officer and civilian categories.

  • Wing hosts special guest

    U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John E. Cardwell, Special Assistant to the Commander, North American Aerospace Command and U. S. Northern Command for Reserve Matters, visited the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 13, 2019. The general toured a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft, which was

  • Out with the old, in with the new: Aircrew gets new anti-smoke goggles

    For more than 20 years the ASGs have been a basic four part system, until now. With innovation, the new ASGs are now a three-part system. The suspension frame itself is still made the same with the nape pad attached, while the goggles and oxygen mask portion have been upgraded.

  • Flying Jennies welcome new commander

    Lt. Col. Matthew Sikkink assumed command of the Air Force Reserve’s 815th Airlift Squadron aka “Flying Jennies,” from Lt. Col. Stuart Rubio during a change of command ceremony June 6, 2019 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi.

  • Farewell Lt. Col. Gibson

    Lt. Col. Keith Gibson, 403rd Operations Group deputy commander, is soaked with water by his family after completing his final flight June 4, 2019 at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Gibson’s “fini flight” was with the 815th Airlift Squadron aka “Flying Jennies.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt.

  • 815th Loadmaster back in action

    Senior Airman John Boudreaux, 815th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, recalls the night that changed his life.“I remember the headlights from the other car when it came into my lane in a curve,” said Boudreaux. He avoided a collision but his vehicle went off the road.

  • 403rd Wing evacuates aircraft, continues Tropical Storm Gordon reconnaissance

    The Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing relocated its aircraft, flown by both the Hurricane Hunters and the 815th Airlift Squadron, to Ellington Field, Texas, today as Tropical Storm Gordon makes its way toward the Gulf Coast. “We are moving aircraft as a precautionary measure ahead of Tropical Storm

  • Flying Jennies, wing members return from deployment

    Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen and several C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 403rd Wing have returned from a deployment to Southwest Asia in support of Operations Freedom Sentinel and Inherent Resolve.   Aircrew from the 815th Airlift Squadron, maintainers from the 803rd Aircraft

  • Flying Jennies ready for combat airlift mission

    In Greek mythology, a phoenix is a bird that obtains new life by rising from the ashes. Many members of the 815th Airlift Squadron might be able to relate to this tale of renewal or resurrection, except their symbol isn’t a legendary bird, but a hard-working and practical pack mule—a Flying Jenny.