Master Sgt. Vernee White, 36th Operations Group mission weather element NCO in charge, observes incoming weather patterns and relays her information to pilots on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 16, 2013. The element tracks weather conditions on Guam to ensure the safety of all flight crews flying through air space surrounding Andersen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mariah Haddenham/Released)
Master Sgt. Vernee White, 36th Operations Group mission weather element NCO in charge, observes and records changes in approaching weather systems on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 16, 2013. Satellite imagery and lightning detection are used to forecast approaching weather systems that could affect scheduled flight plans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mariah Haddenham/Released)
Airmen from the 36th Operations Group mission weather element combine information from multiple sources July 16, 2013, to identify thunderstorms, rain showers, wind and other weather variables that can affect aircraft flying in the air space surrounding Andersen . Guam’s tropical climate and lack of low pressure systems makes tracking and identifying weather features more difficult. (Courtesy photo)