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Staff Sgt. Jordan Field, 22nd Operation Support Squadron weather forecaster, answers the phone March 26, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Field continually monitors weather severity and wind speeds to ensure everything from aircraft flights to outdoor physical fitness tests are permitted. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

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Staff Sgt. Jordan Field, 22nd Operation Support Squadron weather forecaster, refers to a standard operating procedure March 26, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The weather shop has 47 SOPs used in their everyday duties as well as to help them forecast. If one step is missed, it could cause an inaccurate prediction and put pilots and aircraft at risk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

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Staff Sgt. Jordan Field, 22nd Operation Support Squadron weather forecaster, checks the tactical meteorological observing system March 26, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. TMQ-53 is capable of delivering real-time weather updates such as atmospheric pressure, wind speed and direction, cloud ceilings, and lighting strike information in 5-second intervals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

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Staff Sgt.Jordan Field, 22nd Operation Support Squadron weather forecaster, checks the level of the tactical meteorological observing system March 26, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Field used a bullseye level to ensure the TMQ-53 is level in order to get accurate readings on the wind direction. The TMQ-53 is a portable, automated weather system that makes observations on all types of weather in five second intervals. This information is then sent to a laptop where a forecast can be developed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

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Alexa, What's the weather today?

Published March 31, 2020
By Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge
22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

Staff Sgt. Jordan Field, 22nd Operation Support Squadron weather forecaster, answers the phone March 26, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Field continually monitors weather severity and wind speeds to ensure everything from aircraft flights to outdoor physical fitness tests are permitted. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

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