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Our 403rd Operations Group Commander Col. Elissa Granderson was our pilot for today’s mission into #hurricanemilton2024🌀 collecting weather data for NHC forecasts. She is responsible for all matters pertaining to the operational readiness and effectiveness of the Operations Group that includes 20 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, two operational weather...

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Hurricane Hunters

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YourAgileCoachvor 1 Jahr

I was stationed at Yokota, Mildenhall and Ramstein where the Herc rules all! Ok maybe not the KC135s at Mildenhall but forget them. Nice job Col Granderson and the ENLISTED team that supports them all! - CMSgt (R)

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Ladies and Gentlemen, your attention please. The Captain has turned on the seat belt sign, please remain seated and bulked low and tight around your waist and raise your tray table into its full upright and locked position. Thank you for flying Hurricane Airlines.

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Graplevor 1 Jahr

You go Col. Granderson!

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Victorian Storm Chasersvor 1 Jahr

Legend! 👏

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Rupert Ramsgate 🌈vor 1 Jahr

Leadership.

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Fatihavor 1 Jahr

I think @RadarBoxCom may agree that Elissa is very courageous to fly into #HurricaneMilton

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Jim O'Neilvor 1 Jahr

Thanks for your service to our country 🇺🇲

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Kevin1928vor 1 Jahr

Great job Colonel Gunderson! Thank you and all who work with you and the Group for all you do! Bless you all …

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Michelle Gonzalezvor 1 Jahr

Woot woot!!! Go Commander Col. Elissa!! #STEM #WomenInSTEM #hurricanemilton2024 #MakingADifference

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