In the Eye of the Storm: Lakeland-Based NOAA Team Gears Up For Hurricane Helene

In the Eye of the Storm: Lakeland-Based NOAA Team Gears Up For Hurricane Helene

NOAA Gulfstream IV sits on the ramp at Florida's Kennedy Space Center  Photo: Eric Moore/FMN
NOAA Gulfstream IV “Gonzo” sits on the ramp at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center Photo: Eric Moore/FMN

Lakeland, Florida – As Hurricane Helene barrels towards the Florida coast, a specialized team of hurricane chasers stationed in Lakeland, Florida, are taking to the skies. These experts, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), play a crucial role in tracking and studying hurricanes to provide real-time data that is crucial to both weather predictions and emergency responses.

Celebrating Tradition: FIHA’s 58th Annual Powwow

Photo: Cal Foxton/FMN

The rhythmic beat of drums, the vibrant swirl of colorful regalia, and the spirit of unity filled the air at the St. Lucie Fairgrounds from March 22nd to 24th as the Florida Indian Heritage Association (FIHA) hosted its 58th Annual Powwow. This three-day event served as a celebration of Native American culture, drawing participants and spectators from diverse backgrounds to honor traditions, forge connections, and educate the broader community.

Spotlighting Astronaut Jeanette J. Epps, Ph.D.

Breaking Barriers and Soaring to New Heights
Jeanette Epps Portrait
Astronaut Jeanette Epps Photo: NASA

As we celebrate Black History Month, it is only fitting to shine a spotlight on individuals who have not only contributed significantly to their respective fields but have also shattered glass ceilings. Among these trailblazers is astronaut Jeanette J. Epps, a distinguished member of NASA’s Crew-8, scheduled to launch to the ISS this Friday at 12:04 AM.

Black History Month: FMN Honors NASA Engineer Tawnya Plummer Laughinghouse

Laughinghouse and a test articlr at the Marshall Spaceflight Center
Laughinghouse and a test article at the Marshall Spaceflight Center in Huntsville, Alabama Photo: Hal Foxton / FMN

Black History Month is here again, and FMN is proud to honor an outstanding NASA engineer.

In the vast realm of space exploration, one name has been shining bright at the forefront of innovation and discovery – Tawnya Plummer Laughinghouse. Laughinghouse is manager for Technology Demonstration Missions at Marshall Space Flight Center, where she oversees the largest program in the agency’s Space Technology Mission Directorate.

Major Kristin “Beo” Wolfe’s Farewell Flight Demo Wows Audiences at Orlando Air Show

Major Kristen “Beo” Wolfe Photo: TJ Waller / FMN

The skies above Sanford, Florida roared with excitement as Commander Kristin “Beo” Wolfe, a veteran United States Air Force pilot, bid an emotional farewell to her illustrious career with a spectacular flight demonstration at the Orlando Air Show on October 29, 2023.