Ever think of hunting without guns? Yeah, you heard right. Not only that. How about hunting without guns IN THE MILITARY? That’s what members of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron of the Air Force Reserves, better known as the Hurricane Hunters , do. They’ve been flying into tropical storms and hurricanes since 1944. I have a feeling this job is not for the faint of heart. Unlike those wacky tornado trackers you see on late night TV, these guys are serious. The Hurricane Hunters perform other work like buoy drops (so now you know how buoys find their way in the middle of the ocean), and other scientific missions for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) . They also assist in rescue missions—including medical airlifts—during times of disaster. Pretty cool, huh? Check out the Hurricane Hunters web site . It may look old school, but it’s got a lot of neat stuff like photos and movies. You can even send in questions in its Ask a Hurricane Hunter  section.