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A 12th Combat Training Squadron (CTS) patch rests on the arm of a U.S. Air Force Airman, reflected on the side view mirror of a Humvee during Green Flag West 21-02, at Fort Irwin Army Base, California, Nov. 12, 2020. The 12th CTS readies tactical air control parties, weather teams and brigade combat teams to execute decisive, world-wide multi-spectrum combat operations during Green Flag West exercises at the U.S. Army’s National Training Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)

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Staff Sgt. Joel Walden, 12th Combat Training Squadron weather craftsman, executes a training support mission during Green Flag West 21-02, at Fort Irwin Army Base, California, Nov. 12, 2020. As a team lead, Walden is responsible for integrating current and forecasted atmospheric and space weather conditions into operations and planning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)

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Staff Sgt. Angelo Flores, weather craftsman assigned to the 12th Combat Training Squadron, unfurls a flag on the back of a Humvee during Green Flag West 21-02, at Fort Irwin Army Base, California, Nov. 12, 2020. Throughout the exercise, flags are displayed as a part of safety procedures required when entering and exiting the range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)

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201112-F-NX702-1006

Weather Airmen assigned to the 12th Combat Training Squadron cross reference information during Green Flag West 21-02, at Fort Irwin Army Base, California, Nov. 12, 2020. Weather craftsmen manage and direct weather operations that have a direct effect on the activities of U.S. military forces and their allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)

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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team (3rd BCT), 1st Armored Division at Fort Bliss, Texas, pause to consume MREs during Green Flag West 21-02 at Fort Irwin Army Base, California, Nov. 12, 2020. Green Flag offers joint forces training for large force combat operations and affords units the opportunity to test and troubleshoot tactics in a real-world environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)

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The tactical operations center for the 3rd Brigade Combat Team (3rd BCT), 1st Armored Division at Fort Bliss, Texas, awaits the start of a new mission during Green Flag West 21-02, at Fort Irwin Army Base, California, Nov. 12, 2020. The 3rd BCT and U.S. Air Force weather craftsmen operated at this location which simulated a deployed environment for two weeks (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)

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Weather Airmen forecast combat missions

Published Nov. 14, 2020
By Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young
57th Wing Public Affairs

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- A 12th Combat Training Squadron (CTS) patch rests on the arm of a U.S. Air Force Airman, reflected on the side view mirror of a Humvee during Green Flag West 21-02, at Fort Irwin Army Base, California, Nov. 12, 2020. The 12th CTS readies tactical air control parties, weather teams and brigade combat teams to execute decisive, world-wide multi-spectrum combat operations during Green Flag West exercises at the U.S. Army’s National Training Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)

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Weather Airmen forecast combat missions

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