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Reflecting on 2024: From global deployments, readiness exercises, weather reconnaissance and more; the Wing demonstrated exceptional performance and versatility in 2024, contributing to global missions, enhancing readiness, and reinforcing the Air Force Reserve’s vital role in

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Be the mentor who makes a difference! 🌟 Guide, inspire, and strengthen the force. Start today! 🔗 Click the link 👇to learn more. #Mentorship #LeadTheWay #leadership dvidshub.net/r/hokp6g

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We are flying atmospheric river missions out of Yokota Air Base, Japan and Mather Airfield, California, collecting vital data that improves weather forecasts. Learn more: 403wg.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-D… #AirForceReserve #AtmosphericRiver #MissionReady #readynow

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From strength to speed to teamwork, our airmen went head-to-head in five challenges to prove they have a warrior spirit! After the dust settled, we celebrated the achievements of some outstanding Airmen who went above and beyond in 2024. Click for more dvidshub.net/r/r8eygx

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TEAL74 flew a 10 hour mission yesterday into an atmospheric river that will soon be impacting the western United States. Here is 6 hours of flight through the atmospheric river compressed in 60 seconds. On the day of the flight the crew utilizes multiple resources to look for

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Another crew departed today from Mather, California, to fly an atmospheric river mission over the West Coast, collecting critical data to improve forecasts and support weather prediction efforts. These missions are developed by a team at the Center for Western Weather and Water

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Here is a look at what it’s like to fly an atmospheric river mission. One of our crews took off from Mather Airfield, California, yesterday to gather vital data that helps meteorologists predict intense weather patterns and protect communities. #AtmosphericRiver

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The Hurricane Hunters are on the move! ✈️🌧️ The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron took off this morning from Mather Airfield, California, to fly an atmospheric river mission. These critical flights provide real-time data to improve forecasts and help communities prepare for

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The 5th & 12th Operational Weather Flights play a crucial role in keeping our forces mission-ready, providing top-tier meteorological support to the Air Force Reserve and beyond! 🌦️✈️ 🔗 Learn more about their impact here: dvidshub.net/r/s58ycx #WeatherWarriors #AirForceReserve

The 5th & 12th Operational Weather Flights play a crucial role in keeping our forces mission-ready, providing top-tier meteorological support to the Air Force Reserve and beyond! 🌦️✈️
🔗 Learn more about their impact here: dvidshub.net/r/s58ycx
#WeatherWarriors #AirForceReserve
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Today, the Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the Hurricane Hunters, takes off for a training flight. These missions sharpen their skills, ensuring they are always ready. In addition to providing weather data for improved forecasts, the Air Force

Today, the Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the Hurricane Hunters, takes off for a training flight. These missions sharpen their skills, ensuring they are always ready.

In addition to providing weather data for improved forecasts, the Air Force
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Tomorrow begins Hurricane Preparedness Week. Stay tuned for daily posts on the best ways to get ready for #Hurricane Season. #HurricaneStrong #HurricanePrep More: noaa.gov/hurricane-prep

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Today the 403rd Wing hosted the Gulf Coast Business Council’s Masters Leadership Program at Keesler AFB! 🌪️ They toured the base and met the 53rd WRS Hurricane Hunters to strengthen ties between military and business leaders. #HurricaneHunters #403rdWing #AFReserve

Today the 403rd Wing hosted the Gulf Coast Business Council’s Masters Leadership Program at Keesler AFB! 🌪️ They toured the base and met the 53rd WRS Hurricane Hunters to strengthen ties between military and business leaders. #HurricaneHunters #403rdWing #AFReserve
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Catching the Vortex! During this week’s buoy drop test mission, aircrew from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron captured a stunning view of wake vortex in action. Wake turbulence forms when an aircraft produces lift, creating two powerful, counter-rotating vortices

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Ahead of hurricane season, we deployed parts, tools, and comm systems to St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. This forward staging allows us to quickly launch missions into developing storms across the Atlantic. As the only DoD unit to fly into storms, we collect vital data satellites

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On June 6, 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, changing the course of history. Their courage serves as a reminder of the price of freedom. Let us never forget their heroism and sacrifice. defense.gov/Multimedia/Exp…

On June 6, 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, changing the course of history. Their courage serves as a reminder of the price of freedom. Let us never forget their heroism and sacrifice.
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Your U.S. Air Force news: ✅ Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink speaks to the U.S. Air Force Academy's Class of 2025. ✅ The T-7A Red Hawk is the future of pilot training. ✅ Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters (Hurricane Hunters) are ready for the Atlantic hurricane season.

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⛈ Reserve Hurricane Hunters Take Flight! Our Air Force Reserve 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron took off for its first mission of the 2025 hurricane season—tasked to fly Hurricane Erick, the Hurricane Hunters gather vital weather data to send to the National Hurricane Center, which assists

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On Tuesday we briefed congressional staffers about our mission, working with #NOAA & #Scripps to improve forecasts, upgrade aging aircraft, and address data transmission challenges—all to save lives and reduce costs. 403wg.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-D…