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  • The Weather Operations metamorphosis

    The 557th Weather Wing emerged from its cocoon on March 27, 2015, marking the beginning of a new era for Weather Warriors who would transition the Air Force Weather Agency from a Field Operating Agency to a first-of-its-kind operational weather wing.This process would take more than new letterhead,

  • Army Air Corps weatherman honored for D-Day contributions

    A former member of the Army Air Corps was honored here Oct. 6 by members of the Air Force weather community for his contributions to the World War II D-Day invasion. Dr. Eugene Levine was 18 years old when he was drafted into the Army. During his time with the Army, Dr. Levine served as a combat

  • A Long Journey

    In the early months of World War II, weather support was unorganized and consisted of small groups of forecasters and observers attached to bombardment groups. In order to provide organization and centralization of weather services, the 15th Weather Squadron was created. The 15th Weather Squadron

  • Looking Back: Weather before Army Air Corps Weather Service

    Although the Army Air Corps Weather Service didn't exist until July 1, 1937, the military can trace its roots much deeper. The Surgeon General of the U.S. Army in 1814 directed hospital surgeons to keep records of the weather, a tradition that continued and expanded with his successors. During those

  • AFW Professional Reading List hits streets

    The Director of Air Force Weather, Brig. Gen. David L. Johnson, presented the first AFW Professional Reading List June 19 at the Offutt AFB, Neb., base library. The reading list was developed much like the Air Force Chief of Staff's Professional Reading Program for Air Force members. The Chief's