News - Tag 403rd Wing

Sept. 9, 2026
Labor Day becomes a well-earned homecoming

More than 120 Airmen assigned to the 403rd Wing, including members from the 815th Airlift Squadron, known as the “Flying Jennies,” returned here this weekend following a deployment in support of Operation New Normal and Operation Octave Shield throughout the U.S. Africa Command area of
Aug. 20, 2026
Ready for the Unexpected: TCCC Training Proves Vital in Combined-Force Lifesaving Effort

Through Air Force Forces Generation, all Airmen receive Tactical Combat Casualty Care training as a pre-deployment requirement, with the hope that they will never actually have to use it. However, the reality of military deployments and their locations could require Airmen to utilize those skills.
Aug. 19, 2026
The Hurricane Vs. The Hunter

To embark on and succeed in this specialized mission, agencies such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Hurricane Center, and the National Weather Service utilize the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron to fly through the storms to take
July 30, 2026
403rd ASTS bridges the gap between battlefield and airlift during Patriot Medic 2026

When lives are on the line in a contested environment, the window between point-of-injury care and strategic airlift is critical. For Airmen of the 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron, mastering that window was the primary mission during Patriot Medic 2026.Held across the Gulfport Combat Readiness
July 27, 2026
403rd Wing honors Korean War airlift legacy on Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

As the United States reflects on 250 years of American history, the nation’s military heritage is defined by the sacrifices made across generations—from the battlefields of the Revolution to the global conflicts of the 20th century.To honor this legacy, the nation pauses every July 27 to observe
June 10, 2026
Carrying the torch: “Flying Jennies” assume airlift mission in Africa

There was no formal ceremony marking the transition. No guidon passed from one commander to another. Instead, a moment represented something larger, the passing of a torch that lights the path of Air Force airlift across the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility.After months of operations
July 14, 2025
Behind the scenes: CARCAH’s role in Hurricane Hunter operations

The Chief, Aerial Reconnaissance Coordination, All Hurricanes Unit, better known as CARCAH, serves as the link between NOAA forecasters and the two operational flying squadrons that collect airborne weather data: the Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and NOAA’s Aircraft
June 27, 2025
Hurricane Hunters brief lawmakers on life-saving mission

With hurricane season underway and forecasts predicting an above-normal Atlantic season, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the “Hurricane Hunters,” took to Capitol Hill Tuesday to deliver a critical message to congressional staff members: their mission saves lives, property and
June 4, 2025
Flying Jennies deliver combat power across Europe during Swift Response 2025

The 815th Airlift Squadron, part of the 403rd Wing and known as the “Flying Jennies,” showcased their expeditionary airlift capabilities during Swift Response 2025, a multinational exercise across the European theater, May 11-25.
June 2, 2025
Aeromedical evacuation teams up with Navy special operations medics for joint training

On May 29, members of the 403rd Wing’s 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 815th Airlift Squadron participated in a joint exercise with the U.S. Navy Special Operations Tactical Medic Class 32 during the course’s Final Field Training Exercise May 27–30 at Stennis International Airport,

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