BHS Science teacher Morgan Burns served our country in the United States Air Force. Burns has her medals displayed in her classroom in a case. She has inspired many high school students as a Science teacher as well as someone who served and protected our country.
“I enlisted in the United States Air Force in 2010, beginning my service as a Senior Airman (E-3) with an initial four-year commitment,” Burns said. “I entered the Weather career field, which required approximately 18 months of specialized technical training before becoming fully qualified as a military weather forecaster.”
After Burns completed her training she returned to Kansas and served in an Army support unit where she provided mission-specific weather forecasting.
“At the time, most deployments were designated for active-duty personnel, so my focus was supporting multiple Army units stateside,” Burns said. “Our team traveled frequently between bases, delivering tailored weather briefings and operational support to ensure mission success.”
Later in her career, Burns was stationed in Florida, where she supported several additional units.
“One of the most exciting assignments was working with the Air and Space Operations Center at Tyndall Air Force Base,” Burns said.
During her 13 years of service, Burns earned her master’s degree and was commissioned as a First Lieutenant (O-2).
“I joined the Air Force because I had always aspired to be a military weather forecaster,” Burns said. “That decision remains one of the most rewarding of my life.”
“The military provided invaluable professional experience, leadership development, and educational opportunities,” Burns said.
By the time she concluded her military career, Burns had gained extensive operational experience and had the opportunity to travel throughout the United States, including an assignment supporting operations in Guyana.
“Serving in the Air Force was truly one of the best decisions I could have made,” Burns said. “I carry the lessons and experiences from that chapter with me in everything I do today.”