Weather Warriors Fly Into Hurricane Ike

At the end of the day, the sun sets as this WC-130J Hurricane Hunter aircraft makes its way back to its home at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. after flying into Hurricane Ike. The Hurricane Hunters of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron are one of two flying squadrons assigned to Air Force Reserve Command's 403rd Wing. The Hunter's sister squadron, the 815th Airlift Squadron have been called on to support releif efforts after the storm. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. James B. Pritchett)