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  • The storm before the storm

    On Aug. 19, a tropical depression formed in the Central Pacific Ocean. The depression was numbered 01C, and its name eventually designated as Ioke. Although forecast storm development was initially moderate with maximum wind speeds less 115 mph with no hint of impact to Wake Island, this system

  • 179 day deployments supporting Air Force operations?

    You're tagged and ready to deploy for a 120-day AEF 3/4 rotation supporting Air Force operations when suddenly, about six weeks before departure, your tour length is extended to 179 days. Wouldn't happen to you? Think again. This actually occurred this summer. Although Army weather support forces

  • 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

  • Weather-savvy Airmen assist with operational success

    In a combat environment, knowing what the weather will be can be crucial to operational success. A team of Airmen here is dedicated to doing just that. "We provide accurate, mission-specific weather information and products to Ali Base warfighters and coalition forces," said Master Sgt. Milton

  • Delivering weather forecasts, faster

    Net-Centric Weather Integration was one of the many important initiatives being tested during the Joint Expeditionary Force Experiment 2006 at Nellis AFB, Nev. Sponsored by the Air Force Weather Agency, NCWI demonstrates the capability to provide critical, time- sensitive weather information to

  • 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

  • AFWA gets new commander

    Col. Patrick M. "Mike" Condray assumed command of the Air Force Weather Agency from Col. John M. Lanicci, at a ceremony on Offutt AFB, Neb. June 9. Col. John D. Murphy, Acting Director of Weather, Washington D.C., presided over the ceremony. During his speech, Colonel Murphy said he was proud of

  • AFWA NCO wins award

    If you ask him, he owes everything to everyone. If you ask him, he is just proud to serve in the United States Air Force. If you ask him, he is just another average Airman. But if you've had the pleasure to meet him he is anything but average . He is Staff Sgt. Jay Sablan, Air Force Weather Agency

  • Airman saves children from drowning

    An Airman here was expecting to have some fun in the sun on a weekend trip to the beach during a recent trip. He was not expecting to save children from drowning. Staff Sgt. Jozsef Nagy, an Internet services technician with the Air Force Weather Agency, was attending a network management training

  • First enlisted AFW specialist selected for master's program

    It is not everyday that an Air Force Weather member gets to make history. But the truth is, being selected to attend the Air Force Institute of Technology Graduate School of Engineering and Management as an enlisted member of weather was unheard of-until now. Master Sgt. Robert Steenburgh, 3rd