NOAA, Hurricane Hunters team up for awareness tour

1st Lt. Chase Capt. Allen, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, answers student's questions during a tour of the WC-130J at the E.T. Joshua Airport, St. Vincent, May 9, 2014 during the Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour May 4-11, 2014. More than 700 locals toured the WC-130J, which was on display as part of the CHAT. The outreach program, which began in the 1970's and is a joint effort between National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Hurricane Center and the 403rd Wing's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, promotes hurricane awareness and preparedness throughout the Caribbean region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)