An Eye on the Skies: 378th OSS weather flight enables mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adonys Guerra, 378th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, monitors a radar database within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 19, 2025. 378th OSS weather forecasters report weather condition updates to multiple agencies across the installation to ensure each squadron can successfully plan and execute the mission in any weather condition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

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An Eye on the Skies: 378th OSS weather flight enables mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andre Walser-Castro, 378th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, monitors a Kestrel within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 19, 2025. 378th OSS weather forecasters utilize a Kestrel to monitor weather data such as surface pressure, wind speed and direction, temperature, dew point, relative humidity, surface visibility, precipitation and lightning detection. Accurate weather data is vital to the sustained operations and safety of aircraft and personnel assigned to the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

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An Eye on the Skies: 378th OSS weather flight enables mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Suzanna Montoya, 378th Operations Support Squadron weather noncommissioned officer in charge, monitors a radar database within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 30, 2025. 378th OSS weather forecasters monitor and communicate real-time observations, ensuring all aircraft and personnel assigned to the installation can execute their mission safely and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

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An Eye on the Skies: 378th OSS weather flight enables mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andre Walser-Castro, 378th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, monitors a Kestrel while radioing to operators in the air traffic control tower within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 19, 2025. 378th OSS weather forecasters radio their reports to operators in the ATC tower, conveying accurate and timely weather reports to ensure the safety of all aircraft and personnel assigned to the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

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An Eye on the Skies: 378th OSS weather flight enables mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Suzanna Montoya, 378th Operations Support Squadron weather noncommissioned officer in charge, poses for a portrait within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 30, 2025. 378th OSS weather forecasters closely monitor inclement conditions and advise aircrew with the most up-to-date information allowing for safe and precise execution of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

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An Eye on the Skies: 378th OSS weather flight enables mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Suzanna Montoya, 378th Operations Support Squadron weather noncommissioned officer in charge, indicates a weather condition within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 30, 2025. 378th OSS weather forecasters produce multiple weather products per day, coordinating with air traffic control, sensor operators and key leadership assigned to the installation to ensure accurate and timely weather information is disseminated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

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An Eye on the Skies: 378th OSS weather flight enables mission readiness

Published June 10, 2025
By Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger
378th Air Expeditionary Wing

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY -- U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adonys Guerra, 378th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, monitors a radar database within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 19, 2025. 378th OSS weather forecasters report weather condition updates to multiple agencies across the installation to ensure each squadron can successfully plan and execute the mission in any weather condition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)