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  • Financial Readiness Training Graphic

    New financial readiness training coming in November

    Beginning Nov. 15, financial readiness training will be required for all Reserve Citizen Airmen at defined touchpoints throughout their military career.
  • Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal

    Air Force releases criteria for new Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal

    The new medal, established by then-Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, is part of a continuing effort to recognize U.S. Air Force military members in a non-deployed status who directly participated in a Department of Defense combat operation from a remote location.
  • Senior Master Sgt. Randy Rodriguez

    Air Force Recruiting Total Force Enterprise makes FY19 goal

    Air Force Recruiting Service had a successful performance in fiscal year 2019 as each of its components made goal for the yearThe Regular Air Force accessed 32,421 enlisted Airmen, 1,442 line officers, 763 health professionals and 34 chaplains. The Air Force Reserve assessed 7,323 enlisted airmen, 982 line officers, 361 health professionals and 50
  • Master Sgt. Danielle Allaire, 41st Aerial Port Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of passenger services, participates in the "fit to fight" portion of the 2019 Port Dawg Challenge at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Oct. 5. The fitness portion was a relay style event that required each participant to carry chains to one end of the course, do burpees or push-ups, and run back. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristen Pittman).

    Team Old Skool wins 2019 Port Dawg Challenge

    Four teams comprised of members of the Air Force Reserve 403rd Wing’s 41st Aerial Port Squadron participated in the 6th annual Port Dawg Challenge here during this month’s unit training assembly Oct. 5. The challenge is an in-house event that includes competitions that test the Reserve Airmen’s abilities in their jobs. The contest prepares the unit
  • The U.S. Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters fly in the eye of Hurricane Dorian, Aug. 31, 2019. The WC-130J aircraft flew through the eye of the hurricane four times to gather weather data to determine the intensity and path. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Diana Cossaboom)

    Hurricane Hunters finish flying Dorian

    Over the last two weeks the Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, aka Hurricane Hunters, have flown 25 missions in support of Hurricane Dorian.
  • A WC-130J Super Hercules from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, aka Hurricane Hunters, taxis to the runway Aug. 25, 2019 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Hurricane Hunters staged their aircraft in Curacao and began flying into Tropical Storm Dorian Monday night.

    Flying Tropical Storm Dorian

    Three WC-130J’s and one C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 403rd Wing departed Keesler Air Force Base Monday for Curaçao to provide weather reconnaissance support for Tropical Storm Dorian.
  • Maj. Gen. Jay Jensen, Director of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, pins the Meritorious Service Medal on Lt. Col. Keith Gibson, 403rd Wing Operation’s Group deputy commander, during Gibson’s retirement ceremony Aug. 3, 2019 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Gibson completed his Air Force career with 29 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carranza)

    Gibson says goodbye to 403rd family

    Lt. Col. Keith M. Gibson, 403rd Operations Group deputy commander retires after 29 years.
  • Master Sgt. Donald Maloid, 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion supervisor (black helmet) and crew, watches the crane winch lowered on an engine July 14, 2019 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The “prop” shop is responsible for the blades as well as the nearly one ton engines they’re attached to. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carranza)

    Maintainers propel mission

    The Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, is home to two flying units, the 815th Airlift Squadron “Flying Jennies” and the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron “Hurricane Hunters.” These two aerial units combined have an inventory of 20 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, 10 being WC-130Js.
  • A WC-130J Super Hercules from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, aka Hurricane Hunters, taxis to the runway July 10, 2019 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Super Hercules aircraf took off midday for an investigative flight into a tropical depression over the Gulf of Mexico. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carranza)

    Hurricane Hunters takeoff for investigative mission

    The Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, aka Hurricane Hunters, took off today to fly an investigative mission out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico. The low level investigative mission is when the WC-130J Super Hercules aircrew flies between 500 and 1500 feet above the surface of the ocean to collect data that will help the National Hurricane Center determine whether potential to develop into a tropical system. If the system does develop, there will be follow on flights every six hours to monitor the progress of the tropical system.
  • The 403rd Wing announced its first quarter award winners for the Jan. 1 through March 31 period. Winners were chosen in the Airman, noncommissioned officer, senior NCO, company grade officer and civilian categories.

    Wing announces first quarter award winners

    The 403rd Wing announced its first quarter award winners for the Jan. 1 through March 31 period. Winners were chosen in the Airman, noncommissioned officer, senior NCO, company grade officer and civilian categories.
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