U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Hugo Wester, a meteorology and oceanography (METOC) chief with 3rd Marine Division helps set up a weather sensor at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jan.14, 2026. METOC analyst forecasters are responsible for employing various equipment, sensors and information technology systems to study the atmosphere, collect, analyze and create forecasts. The data gathered directly informs military operations at all levels from flight operations to small-unit tactical training. Wester is a native of Colorado. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kindsey Calvert)
| Date Taken: | 01.14.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.23.2026 01:14 |
| Photo ID: | 9489115 |
| VIRIN: | 260114-M-AJ819-1023 |
| Resolution: | 5627x3751 |
| Size: | 5.89 MB |
| Location: | CAMP COURTNEY, OKINAWA, JP |
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