July 1, 2025 101 Critical Days of Summer: Prioritizing safety while embracing season As summer kicks into full swing, the Air Force enters what is known as the “101 Critical Days of Summer,” a period spanning from Memorial Day to Labor Day when off-duty mishaps and accidents historically spike across the Department of Defense.
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
May 15, 2025 Hurricane Hunters highlight life-saving mission during Hurricane Awareness Week 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.
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 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.
Aug. 16, 2024 Improved Atmospheric River forecasts assist West Coast water, emergency managers California’s weather swings between wet and dry periods so it’s critical for the state to have accurate forecasts so they can employ effective water management strategies. To improve these forecasts and help residents of not just California, but several West Coast states, representatives with the
Aug. 13, 2024 Summer sun safety awareness As the temperature rises in the summer months, service members should be aware of becoming overheated when exercising outdoors.
July 2, 2024 Hurricane Hunters fly Beryl The 53rd WRS, a component of the Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing at Keesler AFB, has been flying data-gathering missions into Hurricane Beryl, the first major hurricane of the season.
May 13, 2024 Hurricane Awareness Tour promotes weather readiness To promote the importance of preparing now for hurricane season, which starts June 1, the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircrew with their WC-130J Super Hercules and a team of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration hurricane experts visited five Atlantic Coast cities as part of this
April 22, 2024 Hurricane season starts June 1: Caribbean outreach mission promotes preparedness Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters and NOAA forecasters visited four Caribbean locations April 16-20 as part of the annual Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour.