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Default Air Force Logo ARWOs: The Flying Meteorologists
This is part one of four of a series on the aircrew members of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron.Storm tracking is not just a one person job. The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, also known as the "Hurricane Hunters", assigned to the 403rd Wing here, is made up of about 120 individuals and is the only flying unit in the world tasked
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2010
Default Air Force Logo Weathering the storm: a tale of two squadrons
Contrary to popular belief, not just anyone can be a weather forecaster.Both the 20th Operations Support Squadron weather flight and the 28th Operational Weather Squadron are responsible for providing critical meteorological information to support the mission. However, these two valuable players have completely different roles in the big
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2010
Default Air Force Logo More than just forecasts, OWS team provides important intel daily
Senior Airman Maria Atalig sits at her work-center here in Germany, monitoring multiple systems for her assigned area of responsibility thousands of miles away.Suddenly the day heats up for the 1W0X1 Air Force Weather Forecaster assigned to the 21st Operational Weather Squadron. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Susana Awan, aerographer's mate and floor
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2010
Default Air Force Logo Weather flight provides mission critical forecasts
The mission's planned, the crew's ready to go, the aircraft waits on the tarmac, but Mother Nature still has her say on whether the mission is a go. The job of predicting the weather's effect on the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing falls on the 386th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron's weather flight. Tracking weather variables from high
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2009
Default Air Force Logo Deployed Airman watches daughter's birth
An Airman deployed to Joint Base Balad got to witness his wife give birth to their daughter via Web cam June 17 who were back at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Tech. Sgt. Nathanael Farrington, a 332nd Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, said he called the American Red Cross station here to inquire if they had a private area
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2009
VICKSBURG, Miss. -- During a tour of the Vicksburg National Military Park here April 29, Master Sgt. Anthony Morence, 26th Operational Weather Squadron, reads the names of the 36,325 Illinois soldiers that participated in the battle. Officers and senior non-commissioned officers from the squadron toured the battlefield to build camaraderie and a stronger working relationship. (Photo by Senior Airman Alexandra M. Sandoval) Weather squadron goes back to the future, visits American Civil War site
Officers and senior non-commissioned officers from the 26th Operational Weather Squadron took a trip here April 29 for a tour of one of the most decisive battles of the American Civil War; the campaign, siege and defense of Vicksburg. The purpose of the trip was not simply a history lesson, but designed to give the members of the squadron a chance
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2009
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga.-- Lawrence Baker, head of command weather services here at the Air Force Reserve Command Headquarters, plans to retire March 2 after a combined total of 50 years in both the U.S. Navy and the civil service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sue Sapp) Career weatherman forecasts retirement after half century of service
In 1958, Dwight D. Eisenhower served as commander-in-chief, the Baltimore Colts beat the New York Giants in the "Greatest Game Ever Played," and Lawrence Baker took the Oath of Enlistment to serve in the U.S. Navy. Now, after 50 years of Department of Defense service, Mr. Baker will retire March 2. Mr. Baker, head of command weather services at Air
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2009
McMURDO STATION, Antarctica -- Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Patrick Warfel launches a weather balloon during his visit to the South Pole in December. (Courtesy photo) Air Force cadet walks on top of bottom of world
For 10 days in December, an Air Force Academy meteorology major here walked on top of the bottom of planet Earth with the U.S. Antarctic Program and the Air Force's Nation Science Foundation. "My task was to discover and observe the numerous NSF research and scientific projects occurring at McMurdo Station and the Amundsen-Scott South Pole
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2009
More than 50 African-American's served as weather forecasters and observers while more than 10 served as meteorological aviation officers during World War II. This ground breaking group served with both the 332nd Fighter Group and 477th Bomb Group. Air Force weather celebrates African American History Month
Each February, the country recognizes African American History Month to highlight the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens during some of the most trying times in the nation's history. This month is also an ideal time to reflect on and recognize the contributions African-Americans have made to our country's military as well. For
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2009
SEMBACK AIR BASE, Germany -- Members of the Griswold's, from left to right, Tech. Sgt. Steve McConnell, Staff Sgt. Russell Beye, Staff Sgt. Mike Daniels and Airman 1st Class Paul Weathersby, perform at a local pub to support the Landstuhl Medical Center’s Fisher House. The four Airmen are members of the 21st Operational Weather Squadron here and together with Staff Sgt. Ben Comer, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, raised $1,500 for the nonprofit organization. (Courtesy photo) Weather Airmen help raise $1,500 for Fisher House
Tucked away here at a small, quiet U.S. Air Force Base in Kaiserslautern, Germany, are four weather Airmen and an aircraft maintenance technician that all love to work hard and serve their country.But besides their dedication to the Air Force and America, this group also shares another love - music. And this past year they've used this shared
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2009
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