Keeping an eye on the weather

Master Sgt. Gary Lam explains how the FMQ-19 Sensor Suite works August 10, 2009, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The sensor suite takes readings and sends it back to the weather shop as technical data. Sergeant Lam is the non-commissioned officer in charge of Weather Flight, 354th Operations Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Willard E. Grande II)

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Keeping an eye on the weather

Staff Sgt. David Drainer operates a 'Kestrel' outside the base operation building August 13, 2009, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The 'Kestrel' takes readings on wind speed, air pressure, altitude, and air temperature. Sergeant Drainer is a weather forecaster assigned to the 354th Operations Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Willard E. Grande II)

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Keeping an eye on the weather

Staff Sgt. David Drainer watches a radar loop August 13, 2009, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This weather loop displays precipitation, wind speed, and wind direction. Sergeant Drainer is a weather forecaster assigned to the 354th Operations Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Willard E. Grande II)

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Keeping an eye on the weather

Capt. Mike Kistner and Staff Sgt. David Drainer watch an enhanced infrared satellite loop August 13, 2009, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This satellite loop displays cloud top temperature, height, and cover. Captain Kistner is the weather flight commander and Sergeant Drainer is a weather forecaster, both are assigned to the 354th Operations Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Willard E. Grande II)

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Keeping an eye on the weather

Published Aug. 18, 2009