The Navy has decided to combine its European-based weather forecasters with US Air Forces in Europe weather operators at Sembach AB, Germany, in a money-saving move, reports Stars and Stripes. The sailors will work with the 21st Operational Weather Squadron to cover the US European Command region 24/7.
The U.S. military is maintaining a beefed-up presence in the Middle East, including fighters and air defense assets, following the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities June 22 and subsequent retaliation by the Iranians against Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.