The 23rd Special Operations Weather Squadron (23rd SOWS) is a weather squadron of the United States Air Force Special Operations Command, based at Hurlburt Field with the 1st Special Operations Group (1st SOG) of the 1st Special Operations Wing.

Nov 21, 2022 · For Airmen assigned to the 23rd Special Operations Weather Squadron, Detachment 1, every mission is a no-fail mission, according to Maj. Katheryn Bryant, Detachment 1 commander. Located at...

Aug 26, 2021 · “We are part of the planning process for missions but also deal with resource protection,” said U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mandy Wright, 23rd SOWS craftsman. “We tailor our reports to each aircraft and the potential threats that are inherent to various weather conditions.”

Lineage. Constituted as 23 Weather Squadron (Regional Control Hqs) on 28 Oct 1943. Activated on 1 Nov 1943. Disbanded on 7 Sep 1944. Reconstituted, and redesignated, as 23 Weather Squadron on 3 Jun

This merger allows for the greater crossflow of data and streamlined communication on weather matters for 1st Special Operations Wing aircrews, since the 23rd SOWS provides weather support for SOF units worldwide, while the weather flight provides weather data for local training sorties.

May 18, 2018 · The 23rd SOWS provides timely, accurate and tailored weather analysis for planning and executing phases of deployed, exercising and garrisoned Special Operations Forces worldwide.

The 23rd Special Tactics Squadron (23rd STS) is an active ground unit, within the 24th Special Operations Wing (24 SOW) United States Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). It is garrisoned at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The 23rd STS was previously designated the 1723rd Special Tactics Squadron prior to 1992.

Sep 21, 2022 · U.S. Air Force Airmen with 23rd Special Operations Weather Squadron, Detachment 1, prepare for a static line jump at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Sept. 22, 2022.

23rd SOWS: Hurricane prepared with a global impact The National Hurricane Center and the 23rd Special Operation Weather Squadron are currently monitoring Hurricane “X” located southwest of the area of responsibility.

The Weather Flight Commander, 23 SOWS/WXF, is the designated Wing Weather Officer to the 1 st Special Operations Wing and will coordinate all weather support required by units assigned to Hurlburt Field.