NOAA, Hurricane Hunters team up for awareness tour

Mexican media interview Maj. Rafael Salort, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron navigator, at Manzanillo International Airport, Mexico, May 5, 2014, during the Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour. More than 1,300 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)