Hurricane Hunters fly into the eye of storms like Ian and FionaThe Hurricane Hunters of the Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron collect weather data to help forecasters track storms.By Mary Perez, The Sun Herald4 months ago
Air Force punishes Hurricane Hunters for stop to get motorcycleThe five-member crew made an unauthorized stop to pick up a crew member’s personal motorcycle in Martha's Vineyard in March.9 months ago
Cold winds don’t stop Hurricane Hunters: Winter storm missions beginThis week's flight was the hunters' first mission of this winter storm season.By Stephen Losey2 years ago
Hurricane Hunters were in the eye when Michael roared ashoreAs Hurricane Michael blasted into the Florida Panhandle at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, packing 153 mile-an-hour winds, airmen with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, were inside the belly of the beast.By Kyle Rempfer4 years ago
The military versus Hurricane Florence: Why some troops are looking this storm right in the eyeHere's what the military is doing now to prepare for the "extremely dangerous" storm.By Staff Reports4 years ago