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  • 403rd Wing announces July promotions

    The 403rd Wing congratulates the following Reserve Citizen Airmen who were promoted this month. Airman First Class- Sarah G. Gutierrez, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron- Chloe E. Mitchell, 41st Aerial Port Squadron Senior Airman- Amari Z. Carter, 403rd Security Forces Squadron- Shaneda R.

  • 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.

  • 403rd Wing adds July UTA to schedule

    The 403rd Wing is having a Unit Training Assembly July 18-19 to provide an opportunity for Airmen to come to Keesler Air Force Base to conduct required training to maintain readiness and prepare for future missions.To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the wing postponed the April and May UTAs and

  • 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

  • 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

  • Hurricane Hunters finish flying Tropical Storm Cristobal

    The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron finished flying Tropical Storm Cristobal June 7.The squadron flew seven missions into the storm, which began June 1 as Tropical Depression Three. The Hurricane Hunters provided reconnaissance starting June 2 from the Bay of Campeche in the southwestern Gulf

  • 403rd Wing announces June promotions

    The 403rd Wing congratulates the following Reserve Citizen Airmen who were promoted this month. Airman- Matthew Geis, 41st Aerial Port Squadron- Scott Stimpson, 41st APS- Shania A. Wheeler, 803rd Maintenance Squadron Airman First Class- Laura N. Clary, 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron- Dayton J.

  • Hurricane Hunters take part in online National Tropical Weather Conference

    The 2020 National Tropical Weather Conference, originally scheduled for April, was postponed due to COVID-19, however, the pandemic didn’t stop emergency managers, meteorologist, and the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters from going live online this week to talk about their mission and educate the

  • 403rd Wing announces major promotions

    The 403rd Wing congratulates the following Reserve Citizen Airmen who were promoted to the rank of major. - Stephen C. Allen, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron - Conor T. Carey, 53rd WRS - Peyton R. Eustis, 53rd WRS - Richard J. Mentzer, 403rd Wing Staff Agency - Lindsey C. Morton, 36th