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Oct. 10, 2024
Hurricane Hunters fly Milton, collect data for NHC forecasts

The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters flew their last mission into Hurricane Milton Wednesday, their eighth mission into the storm since Sunday, collecting data to assist National Hurricane Center forecasters.
Dec. 20, 2023
Tips to manage holiday stress

The holiday season is a time for celebrations, family, and friends, but can also be a stressful time of year.From finances to anticipating family conflicts, and everything in between, the holidays are overwhelming for many people.According to Katie Coffman, 403rd Wing’s director of psychological
Nov. 10, 2022
Airmen have more opportunities to receive bonuses, travel reimbursement costs

Twenty-four Air Force Specialty Codes were added to the Air Force Reserve Command’s officer and enlisted bonus incentive program for this fiscal year, making 50 career fields eligible for bonuses, according to the AF Reserve Officer and Enlisted Bonus Incentive Guide for Fiscal Year 2023.
Sept. 21, 2022
Hurricane Hunters continue flying Fiona

The Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters continue to fly the storm while it remains a threat to land.The squadron began flying the storm after moving to their forward operating location in Curacao, Sept. 15, when the system was just a tropical storm.
April 5, 2022
Going vintage: ‘Weather’ Squadron returns to its roots

The first of the 10 WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft returned to Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., April 5, with the shiny paint job and the historic “Weather” tail marking.
May 20, 2021
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Tips and resources to make sure you're ready

The 2021 Pacific and Atlantic hurricane seasons are fast approaching, and that means it’s that time of year again--time for residents spanning from Texas to Florida to states along the East Coast to those in territories and nations in the Caribbean to Hawaii prepare for another potentially active
Oct. 26, 2020
Recognize supportive bosses with Employer Support of Guard and Reserve awards

At times, it can be a real challenge to juggle all the requirements of being a reservist: balancing military duties, supporting family and meeting the requirements of a full-time job. So, when a reservist does have an employer who is supportive of them serving their nation, there are ways to
Aug. 28, 2020
Marco, Laura prove Hurricane Hunters up to taskings

The Air Force Reserve 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters had a busy week flying missions into Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura from Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., and from the Charleston International Airport, S.C. Aug. 20 through today.

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