Lt. Col. Sean Cross, chief of safety for the 403rd Wing of the Hurricane Hunters, is one of the few pilots who has been inside Hurricane Katrina.

“Memorial Day is more than a holiday, it’s a sacred occasion, indeed,” said Col. Billy E. Pope, Jr., Commander of the 81st ...

The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters are prepped and ready for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.

The Hurricane Hunters have been around for more than 80 years, but what exactly are they and what do they do? We explain.

The squadron is part of the 1,600-member 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, where it has been located since 1973. The 403rd Wing is an Air Force Reserve unit. "We have 1,600 reserve personnel ...