Close Quarters

Sometimes the work environment can get a little cramped on the Hurricane Hunters' WC-130Js. Senior Airman Harlon Patton, 403rd Avionics Flight instruments/flight control systems specialist, performs an internal bit test for the co-pilot's Heads-Up Display. Airman Patton also is partipating in the Seasonal Training Program for the Avionics Flight. As a prior service member who performed this particular job on active-duty side, Airman Patton only need to complete nine nmonths of training instead of a full year.