MSgt Jason McClish

Air Force | Weather

Dates of Service: no date specified

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I'm probably one of a small handful of Airmen to never be assigned to an Air Force Base or deploy to support Air Force units. Almost half of my career was supporting the Army on their installation and forward deployed "bases". Now retired, I'm going to get to work for our Veterans at the Temple VA. If you're in the area, please stop by and say "Howdy!" -Jason M. McClish, MSgt (Ret.), USAF

Military Experiences

Nov 2013 - Present

Weather Craftsman

3 WS, 3 ASOG, 93 AGOW, 9th AF | Fort Cavazos, TX

- Integrates weather intelligence into combat/training missions of the US Army's III Corps and subordinate air/ground units - Operates garrison/tactical meteorological sensing equipment, communication systems, vehicles and tactical generator - Manages garrison weather observing and forecasting support; creates/briefs/files ground and aviation mission weather products - Mentors/trains weather forecasters on radar analysis, observing/forecasting, and satellite interpretation supporting airfield ops - Extrapolates weather data into Army garrison operations; protects over $60B in resources & 50K personnel/families

Ended in Nov 2013

Assistant Flight Chief

21 OWS, 1 WXG, 557th WW, 12th AF | Kapaun AS, Germany

- Leads a 18-member flight providing weather support to classified missions in EUCOM, AFRICOM, & CENTCOM AORs - Applies meteorological concepts to support CONOPS for EUCOM/AFRICOM exercise and contingency ops - Develops & implements procedures ensuring 24/7 weather support; manages & mentors reach-back contingency cell - Supervises weather forecast & alert production protecting DoD resources valued at $30B & 50K personnel

Jun 2003 - Nov 2006

Battlefield Weather Journeyman and Senior Weather Observer

3 WS, 3 ASOG, 93 AGOW, 9th AF | Fort Cavazos, TX

- Provides tactical weather support to III Corps, 4th Infantry Division, and 1st Cavalry Division for worldwide deployments, local operations, and training missions - Deploys, maintains, and operates tactical vehicles, generators, tactical meteorological and communication equipment - Provides meteorological forecasting and observing support for two Army airfields in garrison and deployed - Provides flight weather briefings for fixed and rotary wing aircraft - Operates meteorological equipment and computer systems to analyze and evaluate weather effects to operations - Integrates weather intelligence data into combat and training operations at the Army's largest armored installation of 47,000+ soldiers, 249 aircraft, and more than 17,710 wheeled/track vehicles in excess of $4.7 billion

Mar 2001 - Mar 2003

Weather Apprentice

USAFE OWS | Sembach, Germany

- Responsible for issuing forecasts for 10 EUCOM bases - Issued weather watches, warnings, and advisories protecting resources valued at $30 Billion - Serves as liaison between USAFE Operational Weather Squadron and combat weather teams - Develops local area work charts and all prognosis charts for use by forecasters in the field - Analyses upper air soundings, surface charts, surface observations, upper air charts, and satellite imagery - Applies complex meteorological techniques and procedures while writing forecast discussion bulletins for military ranges - Ensures products are consistent with other products issued within the unit and initiates with personnel to correct inconsistencies utilizes stringent quality control processes - Studied and completed 5-level Career Development Course