Story by Jessica Kendziorek | 403rd Wing | 07.27.2023
The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron weather officers received a new static training station July 19. The aerial reconnaissance weather officer static trainer is a replica of the weather pallet from the WC-130J Super Hercules, which include the window the weather officer looks out of to view the storm and waves on the surface of the water and includes the control panel located in front of......
Story by 2nd Lt. Christopher Carranza | 403rd Wing | 12.10.2020
First official ARWO winging ceremony
Story by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carranza | 403rd Wing | 06.22.2020
Hurricane Hunters conduct deployment for training
Story by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carranza | 403rd Wing | 12.02.2019
The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron is assigned to the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. It is the only Department of Defense unit that conducts aircraft reconnaissance missions into severe tropical weather during the hurricane season, which is June 1 through Nov. 30. This season the Hurricane Hunters flew more than 684 hours, totaling 80......
