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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 Col. Richard Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, adjusts the flight progress strips while using the Tower Simulation System at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 4, 2026. During a hands-on immersion tour with the 97th Operations Support Squadron, the command team had the opportunity to use simulation systems for both the tower and radar approach control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Emma Wright
VIRIN: 260804-F-PG471-1126.JPG
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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

1250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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