When you think of checking the weather, you usually pull out your smartphone and check an app. For Eielson’s weather flight, ...

A San Antonio-based general fired the commander of the 557th Weather Wing, which studies and forecasts weather conditions around the globe.

Col. Joseph Coughlin, commander of the 557th Weather Wing at Offutt, was removed from his position Tuesday "due to a loss of confidence in his ability to lead," a Wednesday news release said.

Col. Joseph Coughlin was fired as head of the Air Force global weather service after a domestic violence arrest. A prosecutor ...