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Capt. Peyton Eustis, aircraft commander for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., goes through his pre-flight checklist before departing for an atmospheric river reconnaissance flight from Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Nev., Jan. 31, 2021. The 53rd WRS, known as the "Hurricane Hunters," fly more than just hurricanes, supporting forecasters for winter storms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman)