2nd Weather Wing

The 2nd Weather Wing was a United States Air Force unit, first activated in 1954, responsible for providing comprehensive weather support to USAF and NATO operations throughout Europe. Headquartered at Lindsey Air Station, West Germany, the wing coordinated meteorological services, forecasting, and atmospheric data collection, significantly enhancing operational planning and flight safety. It played a crucial role during the Cold War, supporting critical air operations and exercises across the European theater. The 2nd Weather Wing was inactivated in 1991 as part of post-Cold War restructuring and realignment of Air Force weather operations.