557th Weather Wing

• Established in July 1943 as the 557th Army Air Forces Base Unit, the unit was responsible for providing weather forecasting for military operations during World War II. • In 1950, the unit was redesignated as the 557th Weather Wing and became one of the first weather wings in the United States Air Force. • The 557th Weather Wing is headquartered at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska and is responsible for providing weather support to the Department of Defense. • The wing has a long history of supporting military operations around the world, including providing weather support for the D-Day invasion during World War II. • In addition to weather forecasting, the 557th Weather Wing also conducts research and development in the field of meteorology to improve forecasting capabilities. • The wing operates a fleet of specialized aircraft, including WC-135s and WC-130s, that are equipped with weather sensors to collect data for forecasting purposes. • Members of the 557th Weather Wing have received numerous awards and honors for their work, including the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award. • The wing has played a key role in supporting a variety of military operations, including providing weather support for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. • In addition to its military mission, the 557th Weather Wing also provides weather forecasting services to civilian agencies and organizations, including NASA and the National Weather Service. • One of the most notable accomplishments of the 557th Weather Wing was its support of Operation Desert Storm in 1991, where its accurate weather forecasting played a crucial role in the success of the operation.