Weather Geeks: US Airmen Appear on Weather Channel Show

The following is a release from 1st Lt. Carrie Volpe, Headquarters, Air Combat Command Public Affairs:

For some Airmen, being called a weather geek is a term of endearment.

Two Airmen from the 557th Weather Wing recently embraced their inner geek and will share their passion and expertise on an upcoming episode of “Weather Geeks” on the Weather Channel.

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Lt. Col. James Weaver, the deputy commander of the 2nd Weather Group, and Staff Sgt. Trevor Reiss, a weather forecaster assigned to the 21st Operational Weather Squadron, were featured on the weather-driven talk show that aired March 13.

Weather Geeks broadcasts weekly and is hosted by Dr. Marshall Shepherd, a University of Georgia professor and 2013 president of the American Meteorological Society.

Weaver and Reiss traveled to the Weather Channel’s production studio in Atlanta on Feb. 25 to answer questions about the unique mission of the 557th WW and the roles and responsibilities of an Air Force meteorologist.

As a weather officer with 19 years of experience, in addition to bachelor’s and master’s degrees in meteorology, Weaver was fielded to answer questions and discuss the career field from a leadership perspective. Weather officers provide …Read the Rest

Source:: Tactical Life