Weather Station

The scouts did a go see it on the 12th.  One of the dad's is a meteorologist and took us to where they do the weather for the military.

Of course before they go into the building and have to be quiet for awhile they played a rousing game of tag.  Make sure they get some energy out.  :-)

The boys getting their last talk before they head in.  They are working on a getting their weather belt loop. 

AJ was one of two that actually took notes and did what he was told to do.  I am so proud of him and how focused he was during the presentation.

The presentation and learning all about weather and terminology. 

After the slide show, he took us down to the floor where they do real time work.  What I didn't realize is that the people in the office pull 12 hour shifts and work around the clock, 365 days a year.  At this office they take care of the weather for all of Europe, Africa and Afghanistan.  They make sure pilots have up to date weather and keeps them and us updated with the weather.

They have about four or five different stations that all do different jobs. 

This was a big map showing weather, fronts, etc.  This is behind the commanders desk, the hub.

The boys and Sgt Koonz who took us through the whole tour.  It was a very interesting tour and AJ really enjoyed himself and said that maybe some day he might want to do some work with the weather.  That is another thing I love about the scouts, how it shows the boys so many different jobs and ideas.  We all had a great time and finished the night with a little Burger King and a rousing game of Kings in the Corner before heading to bed.