Ellsworth Air Force Base

Control tower

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Airman 1st Class William Olson, 28th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, records an automated terminal information service message at the control tower, June 21. The ATIS message is pre-recorded and gives pilots information they may need to know during a mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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Control tower

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – (Front) Airman 1st Class William Olson gives a position relief briefing to Airman 1st Class Jakob Schmitt, June 21. Both Airmen are air traffic controllers assigned to the 28th Operations Support Squadron. The briefing updates the next shift of personnel on the events currently taking place to ensure continuity between shift changes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Airman 1st Class Jakob Schmitt, 28th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, views the flight line through binoculars, June 21. Air traffic controllers check for animals or vehicles that may be on the flight line prior to an aircraft taking off or landing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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Control tower Airmen remain watchful

Published June 22, 2010