Story by Marnee Losurdo | 403rd Wing | 10.10.2024
The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters, or 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, flew their last mission into Hurricane Milton Oct. 9, their eighth missions into the storm since Oct. 6, collecting data to assist National Hurricane Center forecasters....
Story by Marnee Losurdo | 403rd Wing | 09.27.2024
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....
Story by Marnee Losurdo | 403rd Wing | 08.16.2024
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 403rd Operations Group and 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, assigned to the 403rd Wing at......
Story by Jessica Kendziorek | 403rd Wing | 05.21.2024
Hurricane season starts June 1 and the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron’s role in collecting weather data is key for forecasts. To enhance their communication capabilities, the United States Air Force Reserve completed the successful temporary installation and test of a third Very High Frequency antenna....
Courtesy Story | 403rd Wing | 05.01.2024
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....
Story by Marnee Losurdo | 403rd Wing | 04.21.2024
Hurricane season starts June 1 and to help communities prepare, the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters and a team of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasters visited four Caribbean locations April 16-20 as part of the annual Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour....
Story by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman | 403rd Wing | 03.23.2022
Reservist chased a dream; now chases hurricanes
Story by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek | 403rd Wing | 10.03.2021
The Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters completed their final flight into the then category 4 storm, Oct. 2....
