Convective SIGMET
A weather advisory concerning convective weather significant to the safety of all aircraft. Convective SIGMETs are issued for tornadoes, lines of thunderstorms, embedded thunderstorms of any intensity level, areas of thunderstorms greater than or equal to VIP level 4 with an area coverage of 4/10 (40%) or more, and hail 3/4 inch or greater.
Aero Linx: The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association
The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association is a craft specific, independent aviation union. It is not an industrial union and represents only aircraft maintenance technicians and related employees in the craft or class in accordance with the National Mediation Board Rules and their dictates. AMFA is committed to elevating the professional standing of technicians and to achieving progressive improvements in the wages, benefits, and working conditions of the skilled craftsmen and women it represents...
“There has never been a more important time to serve in uniform. You truly represent the greatest treasure in our nation's arsenal, and I'm honored to serve with you as your 21st chief of staff."
Source: Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, commenting as he congratulated the Air Combat Command on its contributions to global airpower and ACC’s role as the primary force provider of combat air power to America’s warfighting command.
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