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201008-F-KY598-1084

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Kenny, 86th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield weather systems supervisor, works on an Air Traffic Control Tower radio at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 8, 2020. The RAWS team is responsible for maintaining the main radios that interface communication between air traffic controllers and pilots. This effort ensures reliable and seamless communication for the Airfield Operations Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201008-F-KY598-1095

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Kenny, 86th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield weather systems supervisor, inspects the main modulation card for an Air Traffic Control Tower radio at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 8, 2020. RAWS maintains the electrical and mechanical components of the communications between air traffic controllers and aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201008-F-KY598-1122

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Kenny, 86th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield weather systems supervisor, stands outside a RAWS shelter on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 8, 2020. Signals generated from the shelters are picked up by portable instrument receivers and can be used to calibrate instrument landing systems. RAWS supports Air Traffic Control and Airfield Management operations by maintaining and repairing the electrical and mechanical components of communication lines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201008-F-KY598-1149

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Venmeir Crowe, 86th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield weather systems technician, left, and Staff Sgt. Christopher Kenny, 86th OSS RAWS supervisor, explain the capabilities of an automated weather station at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 8, 2020. In the past, RAWS consisted of airfield systems and radar systems. Airmen of the two career fields are now trained and capable in all systems across the board. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201015-F-KY598-1019

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Garay, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, right, and Staff Sgt. Jared Martin, 86th OSS air traffic control watch supervisor, left, work at Ground Controlled Approach terminal control workstations, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 15, 2020. GCA is the counterpart to the Tower, collectively making up ATC. By transitioning local and transient aircraft from German air traffic controllers to Ramstein Tower air traffic controllers, GCA secures safe landings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201015-F-KY598-1032

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Torey L. Jinks, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, right, trains Tech. Sgt. Tanner Herring, 86th OSS air traffic control watch supervisor, on a terminal control workstation at Ground Controlled Approach at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 15, 2020. Prior to departure, aircraft will communicate with the ATC Tower. Once the aircraft is in the sky, pilots will communicate with GCA, guiding them until they are transitioned to German air traffic controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201015-F-KY598-1044

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tanner Herring, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, trains on a terminal control workstation at Ground Controlled Approach, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 15, 2020. Herring, who typically works in the ATC Tower, is cross-training to work at GCA, as well. ATC’s dual training program creates more qualified personnel, and allows for more strategic and effective operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201015-F-KY598-1051

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Torey L. Jinks, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, holds flight progress strips at Ground Controlled Approach, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 15, 2020. Air traffic controllers at GCA record the general information and intent of each aircraft on the strips. By monitoring this information and keeping constant communication with pilots, GCA ensures safe arrival and departure of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201015-F-KY598-1052

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Martin, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, facilitates the flow of air traffic at Ground Controlled Approach, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 15, 2020. Air traffic controllers at GCA secure safe departures and landings by guiding airborne aircraft until they transition to or from German air traffic controllers. Air traffic controllers at GCA also help pilots with instrument flight rules landings, making sure they stay proficient in inclement weather runway approaches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright).

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201015-F-KY598-1054

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Martin, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, facilitates the flow of air traffic on a terminal control workstation at Ground Controlled Approach, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 15, 2020. Ground Controlled Approach, a component of ATC, guides airborne aircraft, until they transition to or from German air traffic controllers. The unit ensures rules governing flight for pilots, making sure they stay proficient in all types of landings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201015-F-KY598-1055

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Garay, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, works at Ground Controlled Approach, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 15, 2020. A dual training program implemented by ATC, cross-trains controllers who work in the Tower and GCA. Airmen like Garay, who have completed the training, are qualified to work in both sections of ATC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201016-F-VQ832-1001

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jermaine Capalos, 4th Combat Training Squadron joint terminal attack controller, participates in close air support training to meet JTAC qualifications, during exercise BigFoot Nord 20 at Nordhorn Training Range, Germany, Oct. 9, 2020. The objective of BFN’20 was to allow the JTAC team to build partnership capacity and obtain career qualifications in a contested environment. (courtesy photo)

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201019-A-ZJ425-0201

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Karissa Kayfes, 5th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron supply airman, and Master Sgt. Kris Savell, 5th EAMS production superintendent, conduct a post-attack reconnaissance sweep during Exercise Nodal Lightning 20-2 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Oct. 19, 2020. PAR sweeps act as a training tool to test Airmen on operating in a contested, degraded or operationally limited environment. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Brandon Wright)

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201019-A-ZQ575-0062

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 721st Air Mobility Operations Group, Ramstein Air Base, Germany prepares pallets to be loaded on a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a multi-capable Airmen lift-and-shift training, Nodal Lightning 20-2 at Stuttgart Army Airfield, Germany, Oct. 19, 2020. Nodal Lightning 20-2’s objective is to test the 521st Air Mobility Operation Wing’s ability to execute a major theater operation plan in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment. 721st AMOG training and exercises aim to build a more lethal force, an objective of the National Defense Strategy, by prioritizing assets that can deploy, survive, operate, maneuver and regenerate in all domains. (U.S. Army photos by Yvonne Najera)

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201019-A-ZQ575-0182

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 721st Air Mobility Operations Group, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, load a vehicle on to a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a multi-capable Airmen lift-and-shift training exercise, Nodal Lightning 20-2 at the Stuttgart Army Airfield, Germany, Oct. 19, 2020. Nodal Lightning 20-2’s objective is to test the 521st Air Mobility Operation Wing’s ability to execute a major theater operation plan in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment. 721st AMOG training and exercises aim to build a more lethal force, an objective of the National Defense Strategy, by prioritizing assets that can deploy, survive, operate, maneuver and regenerate in all domains. (U.S. Army photo by Yvonne Najera)

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201019-F-HV022-1147

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Hunter Ware, 5th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-17 Globemaster III aircraft integrated flight control systems technician, scans the area for simulated unexploded ordnances during Exercise Nodal Lightning 20-2 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Oct. 19, 2020. Post Attack Reconnaissance teams also look for chemical contamination and damage to buildings, vehicles and more. Exercise Nodal Lightning 20-2 tested Airmen on operating in a contested, degraded or operationally limited environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenneth Boyton)

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201019-F-VQ832-1006

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean Evans, 721st Aerial Port Squadron passenger service supervisor, prepares to push a bag into a security scanner during exercise Nodal Lightning 20-2 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 19, 2020. During the exercise Evans took on the responsibilities of a contracted aerial port German security specialist to simulate an operationally limited environment. Exercise Nodal Lightning 20-2’s objective on Ramstein was to execute live events focused on executing the mission in a contested, degraded, and/or operationally limited environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Milton Hamilton)

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201019-F-VQ832-1014

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 721st Aerial Port Squadron conduct a security bag check during exercise Nodal Lightning 20-2. The 721st APS Airmen took on the responsibilities of the contracted aerial port German security specialist to simulate limited personnel during an operationally limited environment. Exercise Nodal Lightning 20-2’s objective on Ramstein was to execute live events focused on executing the mission in a contested, degraded, and/or operationally limited environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Milton Hamilton)

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201019-F-VQ832-1018

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Thomas White and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle Pease, 721st Aerial Port Squadron passenger service agents, prepare to conduct post-attack reconnaissance sweeps during exercise Nodal Lightning 20-2 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 19, 2020. Two-man teams are used during PAR sweeps. One Airman is responsible for identifying possible contaminants in the air and any unexploded ordinances, the other Airman communicates findings to the unified combatant command. Exercise Nodal Lightning 20-2’s objective on Ramstein was to execute live events focused on executing the mission in a contested, degraded, and/or operationally limited environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Milton Hamilton)

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201019-F-VQ832-1025

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle Pease, 721st Aerial Port Squadron passenger service agent, checks M-8 paper for contaminates during a post-attack reconnaissance sweep after a simulated attack during exercise Nodal Lightning 20-2 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 19, 2020. Pease practiced PAR sweeps, which allows Airmen to assess damage, allowing leadership to determine the best course of action when resuming normal operations. Exercise Nodal Lightning 20-2’s objective on Ramstein was to execute live events focused on executing the mission in a contested, degraded, and/or operationally limited environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Milton Hamilton)

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