Wild Weasel Walk-Through: Airfield Operations and Weather

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Devin Brewer, 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield weather operations noncommissioned officer in charge (NCOIC), showcases contents found in the shop’s Agile Combat Employment (ACE) kit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 25, 2022. This ACE kit enables a trained Multi-capable Airman (MCA), with limited knowledge in the weather Air Force specialty, to conduct basic weather operations. This ensures mission success in the event that a dedicated weather Airman is not present. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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Wild Weasel Walk-Through: Airfield Operations and Weather

The weather flight emblem display at the 35th Operations Support Squadron’s weather flight building at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 25, 2022. The weather flight works to detect weather factors such as snow, clouds, wind direction, relative humidity, sea fog and sea surface temperature, which affect all aircraft operations and personnel at Misawa AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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Wild Weasel Walk-Through: Airfield Operations and Weather

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander looks at a Bowmonk Airfield Friction Meter at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 25, 2022. The Bowmonk is used to determine if there is enough friction on the runway for a jet to land safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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Wild Weasel Walk-Through: Airfield Operations and Weather

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Strahin, 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, explains how runway surface conditions (RSC) and runway condition readings (RCR) are determined here at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 25, 2022. RSC are determined by visually checking if the runways are wet or dry. While the RCR determines how much traction the runway has when covered with ice or snow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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Wild Weasel Walk-Through: Airfield Operations and Weather

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, visit the 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield operations flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 25, 2022. Airfield operations personnel oversee the maintenance and daily operations of the runways, lighting and other airfield components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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Wild Weasel Walk-Through: Airfield Operations and Weather

Published Feb. 1, 2022
By Senior Airman Antwain Hanks
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Misawa Air Base, Japan --

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, visit the 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield operations and weather flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 25, 2022.