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The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, also known as the "Hurricane Hunters", is a United States Air Force Reserve unit and only unit in the Department of Defense that flies missions into tropical storms, hurricanes, and winter storms to gather weather data to improve forecasts. The squadron is part of the 403rd Wing, an Air Force Reserve Command unit based at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (Video by 403rd Wing Public Affairs)
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