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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.
Sept. 27, 2024
Hurricane Hunters fly Helene, collect data for NHC forecasts

The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircrews flew nine weather reconnaissance missions into Hurricane Helene Sept. 23-26, collecting data to for National Hurricane Center forecasts.
May 1, 2024
Media Advisory: Hurricane Hunters promote preparedness during East Coast tour

With the 2024 hurricane season fast approaching, NOAA and the U.S. Air Force Reserve will host a series of events to help the communities along the East Coast prepare. Media and the public can meet NOAA hurricane experts, scientists and crew members and get a close-up look at some of the aircraft
Aug. 22, 2022
Aeromedical Evacuation crews train on new aircraft

Members of the 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron from Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, trained on the newest airframe available to them, the KC-46A Pegasus, an air refueling tanker from the 916th Air Refueling Wing from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina.
July 22, 2022
Reserve tactical airlift unit uses upgraded night-vision devices

Imagine a nearly pitch black space. The hand you can only faintly see in front of you rises to flip a battery pack towards your forehead and a faint hum of power buzzes incessantly like a mosquito in the summertime.White light emits from two electronically connected monocular devices.You thumb and
Oct. 3, 2021
Hurricane Hunters wrap up Hurricane Sam missions

Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters completed their final flight into the then category 4 storm, Oct. 2.
Aug. 27, 2021
Reserve Citizen Airmen put skills to test at Patriot Warrior

The 403rd Wing sent about 35 Reserve Citizen Airmen to participate in the Air Force Reserve Command’s premiere training exercise Patriot Warrior 2021 at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Aug. 5-27.
Dec. 17, 2020
Hurricane Hunters hunt first winter storm of the season

As of Nov. 1, the winter storm season began, and the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron took off for their first tasking of the season Dec. 15.
Dec. 9, 2020
Camp Gulfport opens doors for ROM operations

With preventing the spread of COVID-19 being a top priority, Headquarters Air Force had to develop a new process to ensure the safety of the service members before deployment into the U.S. Central, Africa and European Commands’ areas of responsibility.
May 16, 2020
Hurricane Hunters fly first mission of 2020 Atlantic Season

The Hurricane Hunters departed today on their first storm tasking of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season to investigate an area for possible development into a tropical depression or storm near the Bahamas.

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