17th Operational Weather Squadron's manning consists of active duty, reserve, civilian and contract personnel and is located on Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii.

Blazon: The four stars and the blue background represent the Southern Cross constellation and the midnight, as observed in the area where the squadron is stationed.

The red lightning flash against the yellow sky denotes the sudden tropical storms common to the region.

The squadron shortly thereafter relocated to Auckland, New Zealand, where it was assigned to U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area.

The squadron was assigned to Army Air Forces, Pacific Ocean Area on 1 August 1944, but reassigned to the 1st Provisional Weather Group on 4 September.