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Air Mobility Command

Power in the tower, eyes on the sky

Airman 1st Class Adam Minkler, 92nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller apprentice, uses the binoculars to check critical areas on the flightline at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Aug. 28, 2012. The control tower is responsible from the position of each aircraft to wildlife that may have entered the flightline and pose a potential hazard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Zeski)

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Power in the tower, eyes on the sky

Published Aug. 28, 2012
92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Whether it is slow or busy, Fairchild air traffic controllers are working hard to ensure the safety and security of the base's flightline.

ATCs are an essential aspect to the mission as without them, Team Fairchild aircraft would have a difficult time leaving the ground or landing versus the organized and respected manner they do now.

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