RENOTAHOE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Nev.

Two 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron WC-130J aircraft sit adjacent from each other at Reno-Tahoe International Airport Jan. 31, 2021. The 53rd WRS is part of the Air Force Reserve's 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

RENOTAHOE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Nev.

Maj. Sonia Walker, aerial weather reconnaissance officer for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., writes down coordinates after a dropsonde deployment during a flight from Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Nev., Jan. 31, 2021. As an ARWO, Walker oversees the data collection from dropsondes to make sure they are accurate before sending that data to forecasters and researchers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

RENOTAHOE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Nev.

Master Sgt. Chris Becvar, loadmaster for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., opens the dropsonde tube in preparation to load it during an atmospheric river flight out of Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Nev., Jan. 31, 2021. The purpose of AR flights is to collect atmospheric data which is sent to forecasters on the west coast to help more accurately predict precipitation forms and amounts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

RENOTAHOE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Nev.

Master Sgt. Chris Becvar, loadmaster for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., looks on as the propellers begin to turn on a WC-130J "Hurricane Hunter" at Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Nev., Jan. 31, 2021. As a loadmaster Becvar is responsible for a multitude of tasks including monitoring the aircraft's operability in flight as well as dropping dropsondes from a specialized pallet to collect weather data. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Members of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, or Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters, took off Feb. 1, 2021, for their fourth winter storm mission of the 2020-2021 season, while also supporting the atmospheric river missions in Nevada. The 53rd WRS provides weather data to departments of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for three types of weather missions: tropical cyclones, atmospheric rivers, and winter storm missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Members of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, or Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters, took off Feb. 1, 2021, for their fourth winter storm mission of the 2020-2021 season, while also supporting the atmospheric river missions in Nevada. The 53rd WRS provides weather data to departments of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for three types of weather missions: tropical cyclones, atmospheric rivers, and winter storm missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

1st Lt. Jennie White, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron aerial weather reconnaissance officer, verifies the data from a dropsonde released into Tropical Storm Sally during the late evening Sept. 13, 2020. The Hurricane Hunters fly through tropical systems to gather weather data that they provide to the National Hurricane Center to update the storm forecast warnings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

A WC-130J Super Hercules from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron takes off Dec. 15, 2020 from Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. As of Nov. 1, the winter storm season began, and the Hurricane Hunters took off for their first tasking of the season. (U.S. Air Force phot by 2nd Lt. Christopher Carranza) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

1st Lt. Jennie White, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron aerial reconnaissance weather officer, reads data from her station during a flight into Hurricane Sally September 13, 2020, in the Gulf of Mexico. The Hurricane Hunters fly through tropical systems to gather weather data that they provide to the National Hurricane Center for their use in updating the storm forecast warnings. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

For the third time this year, the 403rd Wing will HurrEvac their aircraft, this time all remaining aircraft are heading to Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, but this time it was to get out of the path of Hurricane Delta. The Hurricane Hunters will continue to fly Delta to provide weather information to the National Hurricane Center, which greatly improves their intensity and track forecasts. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

For the third time this year, the 403rd Wing will HurrEvac their aircraft, this time all remaining aircraft are heading to Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, but this time it was to get out of the path of Hurricane Delta. The Hurricane Hunters will continue to fly Delta to provide weather information to the National Hurricane Center, which greatly improves their intensity and track forecasts. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) Share

ELLINGTON AIRPORT, Texas

Members of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron fly into Hurricane Sally to gather data on September 14, 2020, in the Gulf of Mexico. The Hurricane Hunters fly through tropical systems to gather weather data that they provide to the National Hurricane Center for their use in updating the storm forecast warnings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share