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  • (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney)

    Eating, sleeping, exercise are keys to preserving health

    Physical health is at the core of a person’s ability to complete their mission. If they are injured or sick, or exhausted, they might be able to show up and do work, but their effectiveness will be diminished.
  • The U.S. Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron will participate in NOAA's Gulf Coast Awareness Tour May 16-20, touring five U.S. coastal cities to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for the upcoming huricane season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech.Sgt. Ryan Labadens)

    Hurricane Hunters fly first winter storm of 2018

    The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron “Hurricane Hunters” flew their first winter storm mission of the year today in connection with the nor’easter currently off the Atlantic Coast of the United States.
  • An 815th Airlift Squadron aircrew lands a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Nov. 3, 2017. The flight marked the squadron's return to a full operational capability status meaning they are ready to deploy and conduct the combat airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill)

    Flying Jennies ready for combat airlift mission

    In Greek mythology, a phoenix is a bird that obtains new life by rising from the ashes.
  • Pacific Air Force, Sri Lanka host Pacific Airlift Rally

    Mobility Airmen enhance partnerships during Pacific Airlift Rally

    The destructive power of Mother Nature has made headlines around the world, and every country is fighting its own war when it comes to natural disasters and humanitarian relief. To prepare for such events in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, the U.S. Pacific Air Force and Sri Lanka Air Force co-hosted the Pacific Airlift Rally 2017 (PAR 17) in Sri Lanka Sept. 11-15.
  • A member of the U.S. Navy Leap Frogs jumps from an 815th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules aircraft April 4. The Leap Frogs coordinated with the Flying Jennies to complete this jump and several others out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi as joint training for both groups, which was also in conjunction with Navy Week and the Mississippi bicentennial celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney)

    U.S. Navy Leap Frogs, Gulfport mayor fly with Jennies

    A member of the U.S. Navy Leap Frogs jumps from an 815th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules aircraft April 4. The Leap Frogs coordinated with the Flying Jennies to complete this jump and several others out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi as joint training for both groups, which was also in conjunction with Navy Week and the Mississippi
  • Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Packer, 815th Airlift Squadron, secures chains on C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during the Green Flag Little Rock 17-05 exercise March 19 in Alexandria, Luisiana. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill)

    403rd Wing participates in Green Flag deployment exercise

    The 403rd Wing successfully completed the Green Flag Little Rock 17-05 exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, March 10-22. It was the largest Green Flag exercise to date, and the first time an Air Force Reserve unit has led such an event.
  • Col. Michael Manion, 403rd Wing commander, speaks to Maj. Gen. Robert LaBrutta, 2nd Air Force commander, and other attendees during a 403rd Wing immersion tour Feb. 3 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney)

    2nd AF leaders immersed in AF Reserve wing

    Standing in front of a two-star general and explaining what your unit does and why could make anyone’s stomach twist. But members of the 403rd Wing not only did it without breaking a sweat, they did it with energy and passion.
  • Members of the Biloxi High School JROTC team look out the window of a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft. They won the Mississippi All Services JRTOC Drill Competition Nov. 18 at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. and had a chance to fly with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters to learn more about the mission of the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney)

    Biloxi High JROTC students fly with Hurricane Hunters

    Members of the Biloxi High School JROTC team look out the window of a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft. They won the Mississippi All Services JRTOC Drill Competition Nov. 18 at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. and were rewarded by having a chance to fly with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt.
  • Staff Sgt. Lacey Matthews, 403rd Aircraft Maintainance Squadron crew chief, explains reactive and proactive Green Dots during a training class Nov. 5 at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Green Dot is the U.S. Air Force's program to help raise awareness of and prevent sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney)

    Green Dot sparks culture change

    Sexual assault strips away a person’s humanity. It violates their most essential and basic human right – the right to control their own body, to feel safe in their own skin. And far too often the victim blames themselves for something that shouldn’t ever be considered their fault by anyone. Ever. By anyone. Green Dot is a national program adopted by the Air Force, which not only aims to shift that perception, but to give people real tools they can use when they find themselves in a bystander situation.
  • Col. Thomas Hansen (right), 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Brian May, 403rd Operations Group commander, unfurl the 36th AES guidon during the squadron's redesignation ceremony Oct. 15, 2016, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The unit relocated to Keesler AFB from Pope Field, N.C., and the squadron members are tasked with transporting wounded Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines by air to locations where they can receive critical medical care. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Ryan Labadens)

    Flying medics come to Keesler

    The 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron unfurled its flag in a ceremony here today and officially became part of the Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing. Lt. Col. Brian A. May, 403rd Operations Group commander, presided over the ceremony that made the unit, which relocated here from Pope Field, N.C., part of his organization.
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