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Using science to stay ahead of the weather

Senior Airman Andrew Goudge, 9th Operational Support Squadron weather forecaster, looks at meteorological data at Beale Air Force Base, California, Jan. 15, 2020. Weather flight Airmen boost the 9th Reconnaissance Wing’s mission through detecting, recording and transmitting space environmental observations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valentina Viglianco)
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Using science to stay ahead of the weather

Senior Airman Andrew Goudge, 9th Operational Support Squadron weather forecaster, looks at meteorological information at Beale Air Force Base, California, Jan. 15, 2020. He and other weather Airmen utilize the latest technology to predict weather patterns, prepare forecasts and communicate weather information to commanders and pilots so that every mission goes as planned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valentina Viglianco)
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Using science to stay ahead of the weather

Tech. Sgt. Joaquin Morales, 9th Operational Support Squadron weather forecaster, analyzes weather at Beale Air Force Base, California, Jan. 15, 2020. Weather forecasters provide weather support for the pilots and the base populous so when hazardous conditions come up they can put out advisories for base resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valentina Viglianco)
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Using science to stay ahead of the weather

Staff Sgt. Joshua Snyder, 9th Operational Support Squadron weather forecaster, points on a map at Beale Air Force Base, California, Jan. 15, 2020. Weather specialists keep a constant watch over the forecast and conditions that can affect the safety of pilots and aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valentina Viglianco)
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Flying High: Enlisted Pilots’ integral role in 12th RS

Master Sgt. Mike, 12th Reconnaissance Squadron RQ-4 Global Hawk pilot, simulates flying operations in a mission control element Feb. 8, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. In 2017 the Enlisted Pilot Initial Class (EPIC) completed their RQ-4 pilot training and were assigned to the 12th RS at Beale and the 348th RS at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Flying High: Enlisted Pilots’ integral role in 12th RS

Master Sgt. Mike, 12th Reconnaissance Squadron RQ-4 Global Hawk pilot, checks communication equipment in a mission control element Feb. 8, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Enlisted pilots account for approximately 39 percent of the pilots in the 12th RS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Flying High: Enlisted Pilots’ integral role in 12th RS

Master Sgt. Mike, 12th Reconnaissance Squadron RQ-4 Global Hawk pilot, and Tech. Sgt. Robert, 12th RS RQ-4 sensor operator, simulate flying operations in a mission control element Feb. 8, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. In 2017 a group of enlisted pilots became the first enlisted pilots since 1942 to fly operational sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Beale’s 12th RS begins Companion Trainer Program

1st Lt. Murphy and 1st Lt. Miles, 12th Reconnaissance Squadron RQ-4 pilots, takeoff in a Piper PA-28-161 Warrior Aug. 27, 2018, in Olivehurst, California. The 12th RS began a Companion Trainer Program designed for remotely piloted aircraft pilots to build skills such as situational awareness, radio communication, and intuition on how aircraft react to certain inputs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco
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Beale’s 12th RS begins Companion Trainer Program

1st Lt. Murphy, 12th Reconnaissance Squadron RQ-4 pilot, start a Piper PA-28-161 Warrior Aug. 27, 2018, in Olivehurst, California. The 12th RS began a Companion Trainer Program designed for remotely piloted aircraft pilots to build skills such as situational awareness, radio communication, and intuition on how aircraft react to certain inputs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Beale’s 12th RS begins Companion Trainer Program

1st Lt. Murphy, 12th Reconnaissance Squadron RQ-4 pilot, prepare to taxi in a Piper PA-28-161 Warrior Aug. 27, 2018, in Olivehurst, California. The 12th RS began a Companion Trainer Program where RQ-4 Global Hawk pilots fly manned aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Beale’s 12th RS begins Companion Trainer Program

1st Lt. Murphy and 1st Lt. Miles, 12th Reconnaissance Squadron RQ-4 pilots, watch as Craig Calhoun, Beale Aero Club instructor, performs preflight inspections Aug. 27, 2018, in Olivehurst, California. The 12th RS began a Companion Trainer Program where RQ-4 Global Hawk pilots fly manned aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Global Hawk makes historic first landing at RED FLAG Alaska

An RQ-4 Global Hawk, assigned to the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron, taxis by a fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers during Red Flag Alaska 18-3, Aug. 16, 2018, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This iteration of the exercise features more than 100 aircraft, from more than a dozen units from the United States, Australia, Canada, and Great Britain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Global Hawk makes historic first landing at RED FLAG Alaska

A team of 12th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen walk beside an RQ-4 Global Hawk while it’s being towed during Red Flag Alaska 18-3, Aug. 16, 2018, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This marks the first time an RQ-4 has landed in Alaska during a simulated combat training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Global Hawk makes historic first landing at RED FLAG Alaska

An RQ-4 Global Hawk, assigned to the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron, lands during Red Flag Alaska 18-3, Aug. 16, 2018, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This marks the first time an RQ-4 has landed in Alaska during the simulated combat training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Global Hawk makes historic first landing at RED FLAG Alaska

An RQ-4 Global Hawk, assigned to the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron, taxis the runway during Red Flag Alaska 18-3, Aug. 16, 2018, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A is a Pacific Air Force’s directed training exercise conducted on the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Enlisted soar to new heights

Master Sgt. Alex, 12th Reconnaissance Squadron student pilot, poses for a photo in front of a RQ-4 Global Hawk June 21, 2017 at Beale Air Force Base, California. Alex was previously a sensor operator on the RQ-4 who was stationed at Beale before going through all of the training to become a remotely piloted aircraft pilot. He has returned to Beale to finish his training to become an enlisted pilot and fly the RQ-4. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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