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Meet the Crew: Sofia de Solo, Flight Director

NOAA's in-flight meteorologists are essential to ensuring safety and effective data collection in complex atmospheric conditions. Meet Sofia de Solo, an in-flight meteorologist and flight director at NOAA's Aircraft Operations Center.

Sofia de Solo stands in front of nose of NOAA WP-3D Orion aircraft

There’s more than meets the eye to NOAA’s newest pier

Charleston’s waterfront has welcomed a major new addition as a state-of-the-art floating pier for NOAA was successfully launched and precisely positioned. This marked a significant milestone in NOAA’s investment in mission-ready maritime infrastructure.

Aerial view of NOAA's new Charleston shoreside facility and Pier Romeo.

Congratulations to BOTC 147, NOAA Corps' newest officers

The NOAA Corps gained 12 new officers on April 2. The first NOAA Corps Basic Officer Training Class (BOTC) of 2026 graduated after spending 12 weeks as officer candidates and learning skills needed to become leaders in one of the nation’s eight uniformed services.

Basic Officer Training Class 147