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Boots on the ground: Altus command team sees firsthand how Air Traffic Control leads from the tower in a hands-on immersion tour

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Vincent Rotolo, 97th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control radar approach control trainer, demonstrates how to use the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System simulator at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 4, 2026. As a part of a hands-on immersion tour with the 97th OSS, the command team engaged with personnel assigned to Altus’ air traffic control tower and RAPCON. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Emma Wright
VIRIN: 260804-F-PG471-1053.JPG
FULL SIZE: 17.73 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 7_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

8000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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