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Sept. 13, 2018
Hurricane Florence edges closer to East Coast, Hurricane Hunters continue reconnaissance

As the storm moves closer to the East Coast, members of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron continue to fly through Hurricane Florence from the Air Dominance Center, Combat Readiness Training Center, Savannah, Georgia.“The mission has gone very well, with 100 percent mission success," said Lt.
Jan. 12, 2018
Hurricane Hunters gather data for winter storms

The end of the hurricane season doesn't end the mission of the Air Force Reserve “Hurricane Hunters.”
March 1, 2016
Hurricane Hunters fly research missions into atmospheric rivers

The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters spent Feb. 11-24 flying through "atmospheric rivers" in the Pacific Ocean stretching from Hawaii to the U.S. West Coast in efforts to improve storm predictions.The squadron teamed up with NOAA, National Weather Service, Scripps Institution
Jan. 26, 2016
Hurricane Hunters gather forecast data on record-breaking blizzard

The Hurricane Hunters of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flew a different kind of mission from Keesler Air Force Base Friday to gather data on the blizzard that hit the Eastern Seaboard.The blizzard began dropping snow on the area early Friday, and was a record-setter for three cities,

Hurricane Florence edges closer to East Coast, Hurricane Hunters continue reconnaissance