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    Holloman air traffic controllers ensure safe landings, manage airspace

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cesar Chavez-Soto, 54th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller apprentice, identifies aircraft using binoculars, Sep. 6, 2022, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The air traffic control tower has a radius of five nautical miles and is responsible for making sure aircraft each aircraft is properly identified and can fly safely. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)

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    Holloman air traffic controllers ensure safe landings, manage airspace

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ajay Baptiste, left, 54th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller specialist, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cesar Chavez-Soto, 54th OSS air traffic controller apprentice, review the layout of the runway, Sept. 6, 2022, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Controllers use radars, computers, and visual references to properly communicate with pilots of F-16 Vipers, MQ-9 Reapers, and other aircraft to maintain their altitude, speed, and position. This photo was altered for security purposes. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)

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    Holloman air traffic controllers ensure safe landings, manage airspace

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ajay Baptiste, 54th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller specialist, stores the information of aircraft, Sept. 6, 2022, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Air traffic controllers help with the safe landing and take offs of aircraft by providing weather conditions, runway closures and directing the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)

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    Holloman air traffic controllers ensure safe landings, manage airspace

    An Airman from the 54th Operations Support Squadron, prepares to communicate with a pilot, Sept. 6, 2022, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The air traffic controllers on Holloman AFB are responsible for the safe landing and takeoff of Holloman’s aircraft that are valued at over five billion dollars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)

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    Holloman air traffic controllers ensure safe landings, manage airspace

    An F-16 Viper assigned to the 311th Fighter Squadron takes off during routine training, Sept. 6, 2022, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Air traffic controllers are responsible for providing information to not just one aircraft, but multiple aircraft at the same time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)

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    Holloman air traffic controllers ensure safe landings, manage airspace

    • Published Sept. 9, 2022
    • By Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski
    • 49th Wing Public Affairs
    HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. --  
    Holloman AFB 54th Operations Support Squadron 54th OSS air traffic control ATC

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