Airman 1st Class Andre Basay, 26th Operational Weather Squadron weather forecaster, tracks the weather on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 21. The 26 OWS is responsible for forecasting weather and issuing warnings for the entire southeast continental U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)
Airmen from the 26th Operational Weather Squadron follow the weather on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 21. 26 OWS Airmen analyze weather data from 133 sites, creating forecasts and predictions impacting more than 680,000 military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)
Airman 1st Class Andre Basay, 26th Operational Weather Squadron weather forecaster, tracks a storm on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 21. Airmen assigned to the 26 OWS begin a 12-week class before moving to the floor to begin forecasting. Airmen must work at least 10 shifts under the direct supervision of a qualified forecaster before receiving a final evaluation known as a check ride. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)