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  • Getting help is simple

    The Military and Family Life Counseling program is available at no-cost to active-duty service members and both Reserve Citizen Airmen and National Guard, along with their family members and survivors.
  • Senior Airman Paul Johnson (middle), 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, poses for a photo with Col. Jeff Van Dootingh, 403rd Wing commander (left) and Chief Master Sgt. Amanda Stift, 403rd Wing command chief, during a Commander’s Call Feb. 8 at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Johnson was the wing’s Airman of the 4th Quarter recipient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill)

    Wing announces fourth quarter award winners

    The 403rd Wing announced its fourth quarter award winners for the Oct. 1 through Dec. 30 period. Winners were chosen in the Airman, noncommissioned officer, senior NCO, company and field grade officer.
  • A WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron sits on the flightline prior to an atmospheric river mission Jan. 28 at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. The Hurricane Hunters are slated to perform “AR recon” from January through March. Scientists led by Scripps Institution of Oceanography at University of California, San Diego, in partnership with the 53rd WRS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Aviation’s National Weather Service and Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, will be on standby to fly through these ARs over the Pacific to gather data to improve forecasts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karla Parra)

    Hurricane Hunters fly Atmospheric Rivers

    The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, commonly known as the Hurricane Hunters, are the cornerstone for data gathering efforts within storm environments. When they’re not flying into hurricanes they are providing aerial weather reconnaissance for atmospheric rivers over the Pacific Ocean.
  • Lt. Col. Brian Horton, outgoing 803rd 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, relinquishes command to Col. Jay Johnson, 403rd Maintenance Group commander, as incoming commander, Maj. Matthew Goldey, looks on at the Roberts Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Facility at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Jan. 11, 2020. Horton will be continuing his career at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristen Pittman)

    New year, new 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander

    Maj. Matthew Goldey took command of the 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during a change of command ceremony in the Roberts Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Facility auditorium at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Jan. 11.
  • 403rd Wing monthly promotions. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)

    403rd Wing announces January promotions

    The 403rd Wing congratulates the following Reserve Citizen Airmen who were promoted for January 2020.
  • Col. Jeffrey A. Van Dootingh, left, 403rd Wing commander, passes the 403rd Operations Group guidon to Lt. Col. Stuart M. Rubio, right, during an Assumption of Command ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 7, 2019. The 403rd Operations Group commander is responsible for the readiness and effectiveness of the 5th and 12th Operational Weather Flights, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, and the 815th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Farrar)

    403rd Operations Group gets new boss

    Lt. Col. Stuart M. Rubio assumed command of the 403rd Operations Group in a ceremony presided over by Col. Jeffrey A. Van Dootingh, 403rd Wing commander, at Keesler Air Force Base in the Roberts Consolidated Maintenance Facility Auditorium Dec. 7.Rubio is responsible for all matters pertaining to the operational readiness and effectiveness of the
  • The Top Three hosted the 403rd Wing Children’s Holiday Party Dec. 7, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event included family fun activities such as games, face painting, an inflatable bounce house, crafts, and pictures with Santa Clause. The event focused on building comradery and gave leadership a chance to show thanks to Airmen and their families for their selfless service throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill)

    Santa visits 403rd Wing

    Reserve Citizen Airmen and their families celebrated the holidays early this year during the 403rd Wing Children’s Holiday Party Dec. 7, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The annual event included games, face painting, an inflatable bounce house and crafts. Santa Clause made an appearance and gave gifts to children while parents captured the
  • The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is a Department of Defense program that develops and promotes supportive work environments for Service members in the Reserve Components through outreach, recognition, and educational opportunities that increase awareness of applicable laws, and resolves employment conflicts between the Service members and their employers. This program helps service members understand their rights under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994. (Courtesy Photo)(Courtesy Photo)

    ESGR Freedom Award nominations end Dec. 31

    There are less than six weeks left to nominate an outstanding employer for the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.To recognize employers who support their Guard and Reserve employees, the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve grants a series of Department of Defense awards. They are the Patriot and Spouse Patriot Award, Seven

  • Honoring Veterans

    Veterans Day, observed annually Nov. 11, is a tribute to military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.Servicemembers such as Airman 1st Class William H. Pitsenbarger exemplify what being an Airman is all about. The U.S. Air Force pararescueman, who flew on almost 300 rescue missions in the Vietnam War to aide downed soldiers and
  • Senior Master Sgt. Robert Elliot, military training instructor recruiter for the 433rd Training Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, speaks to trainees from the 403rd Wing's Development and Training Flight at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Nov. 3, 2019. Here for recruiting purposes, Elliot took time out of his day to answer any questions about basic military training and MTI opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristen Pittman).

    MTI offers preview to 403rd Wing trainees; opportunity for reservists

    Members of the 403rd Wing Development and Training Flight received a small dose of what is to come at Basic Military Training when Master Sgt. Robert Elliot, a military training instructor recruiter for the 433rd Training Squadron at Joint-Base San Antonio Lackland, Texas, visited trainees here during the Nov. 2-3 unit training assembly.In addition
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