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  • Dangers of synthetic drugs, wing advises Airmen to be cautious consumers

    Energy drinks, dietary supplements, and herbal smoking blends sold in many stores could have huge impacts on Citizen Airmen’s careers if they are not cautious consumers.Many products contain synthetic cannabinoids and psychedelics, which are off limits for military members.“The synthetic drugs that

  • Reservists, trainees eligible for UTA travel reimbursement

    The Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing consists of approximately 1,500 Citizen Airmen who travel to Unit Training Assembly weekends from all over the southeast United States and even from as far west as California and Washington.To assist with the expenses that come with traveling for UTA weekends once

  • Yellow Ribbon representative assists deployers, connects families

    Service members of Reserve and National Guard components face the unique military experience of reporting to their units once a month and two weeks out of the year to train to deploy and spending the rest of their time outside of the confines of a military base as civilians.With that part-time

  • TCCC instructors teach life-saving skills, promote deployment readiness

    Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen train to deploy, and in order for a deployed member to be ready for any situation, that training reaches far beyond their Air Force Specialty Code.One fundamental concept all uniformed members of the Department of Defense are required to understand and be able to

  • September is Suicide Prevention Month

    September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness of this crisis and to shift perceptions and share information to those impacted by metal health struggles. The Department of Defense campaign for the month is “Joining Your Fight: Connect to Protect.”

  • Mission-Ready maintainers learn, apply new skills

    A Self-Supporting Generating Team of maintainers from the 803rd Airlift Maintenance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., take part in an Agile Combat Employment event at Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Miss., June 5, 2024. The SSGT concept is part of the Multi-Capable Airman

  • September enlisted promotions announced

    The 403rd Wing announces the promotions of our Reserve Citizen Airmen for August 2024. Airman Tamaseya L. Andrews, 403rd Maintenance Group Daniel M. Dahlen, 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron Quanya Gamble, 403rd Logistics Readiness SquadronJuana V. Pinilla, 403rd MXG Airman 1st Class Nicholas L.

  • 403rd Wing relocates aircraft, continues to fly Francine

    The Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing started relocating aircraft today as Tropical Storm Francine makes its way toward the Gulf Coast.The wing’s 815th Airlift Squadron, a tactical airlift unit, and the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, or Hurricane Hunters, are flying their C-130J Super Hercules