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Col. Steven Dickerson, commander of the 557th Weather Wing, left, passes the guidon to Col. Jason Patla, the incoming commander of the 2nd Weather Group in the 557th WW Auditorium at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Aug. 1, 2016. Patla assumed command from Col. Steven Shannon, who served as commander for the last two years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jeff Bridges) Second Weather Group welcomes new commander
The 2nd Weather Group held a change of command ceremony in the 557th Weather Wing auditorium August 1.Col. Jason Patla took command of the 2nd WG from Col. Donald Shannon, in true military fashion with the passing of the guidon."To the men and women of the 2nd WG, I am so excited and honored to serve as your commander for the next two years," Patla
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2016
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Mark C. Nowland, 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander, hands the 557th Weather Wing guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Dickerson, during a change of command ceremony at the 557th WW Auditorium June 24. Dickerson took command from U.S. Air Force Col. William Carle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada) Weather wing under new leadership
The 557th Weather Wing held a change of command ceremony in their auditorium June 24.U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Mark C. Nowland, 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander, presided over the event as U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Dickerson took command of the 557th WW from U.S. Air Force Col. William Carle.When searching through possible wing
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2016
Col. William Carle, 557th Weather Wing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Thomas Blazek as he assumes command of the 1st Weather Group in the 557th Weather Wing auditorium June 21 at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. (U.S. Air Force by Zachary Hada) 1st Weather Group changes command
The 1st Weather Group held a change of command ceremony in the 557th Weather Wing auditorium June 21.Col. Thomas Blazek took command of the 1st WG from Col. Steven Dickerson, in true military fashion with the passing of the guidon."Col. Blazek is a superior combat proven leader with two Bronze Stars from the Army," said Col. William Carle, 557th
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2016
Pictured is a plaque of fallen weather warrior U.S. Air Force Capt. Nathan Nylander. They 557th Weather Wing hosted a remembrance ceremony for him April 27, 2016 in their auditorium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger) Fallen weather Airman honored
Members of the 557th Weather Wing gathered for a remembrance ceremony in honor of Capt. Nathan Nylander, a fallen weather Airman, April 27.Nylander was a weather officer with the 25th Operational Weather Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., who was killed in Afghanistan along with eight others during a shooting at Kabul International
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2016
Samantha Strong-Henninger, meteorologist for the 557th weather wing, compares images for a dust study on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 28, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released) Wing meteorologist earns Weather Civilian of the Year
Air Force officials recently announced a member of the 557th Weather Wing as the Weather Civilian of the Year.Samantha Strong-Henninger, 16th Weather Squadron meteorologist, has been working for the 557th WW for three years."I began my career as an intern with the 557th WW, what was then the Air Force Weather Agency, on the Air Force Weather Web
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2016
U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, speaks to an estimated 120 Airmen, consisting mostly of unit-level flight leaders from 55 units during the 2016 ACC Weather Conference held on Langley Air Force Base, Virginia on Mar. 8, 2016. Weather Airmen focused on F-35, F-22 future support
Weather Airmen from across Air Combat Command converged on Langley Air Force Base, Virginia for the 2016 ACC Weather Conference Mar. 8 - 11, 2016. Attendees discussed building weather support for 5th generation aircraft, educating the force on readiness issues, highlighting remote aircraft and Joint support areas, and developing shared
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2016
U.S. Air Force Col. William Carle, 557th Weather Wing commander, greets John Hansen, Offutt Advisory Council president and 55th Wing’s honorary commander, and other OAC members as they arrive at the 557th WW headquarters facility March 16. The OAC toured the facility and learned more about the wing’s mission during the special event. (Photo by Josh Plueger) Weather wing hosts OAC members
More than 30 members of the Offutt Advisory Council were given a close-up look at the daily operations of the 557th Weather Wing during a special event March 16.The OAC is Offutt's honorary commander organization whose goal is to educate the community on the mission and needs of the units on base as well as promote the morale, welfare and education
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2016
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Amanda Otto, assigned to the 2nd Weather Squadron, discusses space weather with U.S. Air Force Col. Jay R. Bickley, 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) vice commander, as part of his tour of the 557th Weather Wing, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Jan. 25, 2016. Bickley spent the day meeting Airmen and learning about their daily operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/released) 12 AF (AFSOUTH) leadership visits 557 WW
The vice commander of 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) visited the 557th Weather Wing recently to learn more about its mission and team members.Col. Jay Bickley' s tour included learning about unique units like the 2nd Systems Operations Squadron, the 16th Weather Squadron, 2nd Weather Squadron and the 1st Weather Group."It's been an amazing
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2016
Default Air Force Logo AFW-WEBS…it’s more than a weather website
Today's joint, interagency, and multinational force requires machine readable weather data to facilitate interoperability and dynamic command and control.  It wasn't long ago when Airmen visited the Joint Air Force and Army Weather Information Network to get the most up to date weather information. However, its static weather forecast images were
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2015
The Afghan Air Force director of meteorology teaches a course on forecasting codes to Afghan weather officers at the Kabul Air Wing, Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan. This colonel reached a major milestone for sustainability and professionalism of the AAF operation support squadron by hosting a two-week course to bring Afghan weather officers from across Afghanistan together to hone their skills and learn new techniques. His advisor, Capt. Haley Homan, Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air), was also available to teach various subjects on weather observation and forecasting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Eydie Sakura/Released) Afghan meteorologists showcase capabilities to forecast weather changes from mountain to desert ranges
The weather patterns in Afghanistan are diverse and beautiful - just like the people and terrain.Building the Afghan air force from the ground-up takes time, equipment, and capable and professional people to sustain it.Capt. Haley Homan, Train, Advise, Assist Command - Air (TAAC-Air) weather adviser, is deployed here from Offutt Air Force Base,
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2015
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