May 21, 2025 Hurricane Hunters “Roll Out” for 2025 Atlantic hurricane season As part of the “Roll Out,” the Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and 403rd Wing maintenance and support personnel based at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., prepositioned aircraft parts, tools, and communication systems at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands,
May 15, 2025 Hurricane Hunters highlight life-saving mission during Media Day The 403rd Wing hosted nine civilian media outlets during Media Day at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 6, as part of Hurricane Preparedness Week May 4-10.
May 13, 2025 403rd Wing hosts first Battle Forged Run The 403rd Wing conducted its first Battle Forged Run May 3–4.
May 13, 2025 Aerial porters honor the fallen at Port Dawg Memorial Run The 41st Aerial Port Squadron participated in the 12th Annual Port Dawg Memorial Run on the Biloxi Bay Bridge May 3.
March 27, 2025 JROTC cadets experience Air Force Reserve careers at 403rd Wing event Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps cadets from local high schools got a firsthand look at Air Force Reserve career opportunities during a job fair-style event hosted by the 403rd Wing March 26.
Feb. 8, 2025 Hurricane Hunters fly atmospheric river missions to improve forecasts During the winter months, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, commonly known as the “Hurricane Hunters,” shifts their focus to flying atmospheric rivers, which are narrow corridors of concentrated moisture that can bring intense rainfall and cause significant flooding in the western United
Feb. 4, 2025 Mentoring: Transforming Lives and Strengthening the Force While January was National Mentoring Month, the Air Force emphasizes the importance and impact of mentorship in both personal and professional development year-round.The Air Force and the 403rd Wing places great emphasis on mentoring to foster a culture that empowers Airmen to reach their fullest
Jan. 30, 2025 Transporting patients: 36th AES return from deployment More than 40 members from the 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron here recently completed a six-month deployment supporting multiple combatant command operations, which included Northern, Central, and European Commands.
Jan. 12, 2025 Wing inducts honorary commanders to strengthen community ties The 403rd Wing, an Air Force Reserve unit at Keesler Air Force Base, welcomed 17 community leaders into the 2025 Honorary Commander Program during an induction ceremony here Jan. 11.
Dec. 2, 2024 Hurricane Hunters wrap up active 2024 season The 2024 Atlantic and Pacific hurricane seasons ended Nov. 30, marking the end of another active season for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi.