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Video by Paul Shirk

2nd WXG innovations: Task Force Bat Phone delivers data Airmen need

55th Wing

March 26, 2019 | 2:13

Using off-the-shelf components, new processes and a little inspiration from Batman, a group of innovative Airmen from the 557th Weather Wing’s 2nd Weather Group are changing how information is transmitted in the field. Exercise Adaptive Lightning’s Task Force Bat Phone is designed to provide data capabilities for on-the-move and first-in situations – the first 72 hours after establishing a new operating location.