1st SOSS: Controlling the air from the ground

1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs / Published June 23, 2016

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Airman 1st Class Patrick Nunn, an airfield systems technician with the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron, pulls a circuit board for inspection at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 17, 2016. Airfield systems technicians install, remove and maintain navigation and air traffic control ground-to-air radio systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

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Airman 1st Class Hollis Read, an air traffic control apprentice with the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron, monitors aircraft movement at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 17, 2016. Air traffic controllers enable a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of aircraft on the flightline and in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Callaway)

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Airman 1st Class Hollis Read, an air traffic control apprentice with the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron, listens to air traffic control communications at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 17, 2016. Air traffic controllers enable a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of aircraft on the flightline and in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Callaway)

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Senior Airman David Rios, an airfield manager with the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron, uses a wheel measurement at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 17, 2016. Routine airfield checks are performed to inspect and maintain the airfield to prevent any mishaps during aircraft movement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Collaboration among several Air Force specialities and 1st Special Operations Support Squadron elements create a safe environment for aircraft to fly.

Air traffic controllers with the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron, monitors aircraft movement at Hurlburt Field, Fla., to enable a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of aircraft on the flightline and in the air.

Airfield systems technicians install, remove and maintain navigation and air traffic control ground-to-air radio systems.

Airfield managers of the 1st SOSS perform routine airfield checks to inspect and maintain the airfield to prevent any mishaps during aircraft movement.