Checking in with Hurricane Hunters
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We all know hurricane season is coming up fast. On Tuesday, Hurricane Hunters stationed here on the Coast shared insights with us on how their five members team…
53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron
Eye on Ian: Hurricane Hunters fly into storm to gather data
Hurricane season is in full swing and with Hurricane Ian about to hit Florida, it's prime time for the brave group we call the Hurricane Hunters. Captain…
Hurricane Hunters crew disciplined for unplanned stop at Martha's Vineyard
A five-man Hurricane Hunters air crew has been disciplined for an unplanned stop at Martha's Vineyard Airport in March. Lt. Col. Marnee Losurdo, public affairs chief for the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, said the airmen misused taxpayer…
53rd Wing Weather returns to glossy paint scheme
What’s old is new again as the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron WC-130J Super Hercules fleet is returning to the glossy paint scheme with the tail flash ‘weather’ they…
Hunting a hurricane with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron
The activity in the tropics is starting to ramp up and being prepared for a hurricane or tropical storm can be the difference between life and death. Over the weekend, the Hurricane Hunters flew into Tropical Storm Chris to gather…