F-35B Refueling

02/07/2017
02/07/2017: United States Marine Corps Air Traffic Control Facilities Officer Captain Joseph Ellis discusses the F-35B Lightning II refueling exercise taking place on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 31, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl Desiree D King) CAMP PENDLETON, CA, UNITED STATES Credit:Marine Corps…

Air Traffic Control Marines at Work (2)

09/18/2015
09/18/2015: Air traffic controllers monitor and coordinate air traffic and vehicles within the designated areas of an established airport control zone, expeditionary airfield or remote area landing site. Air Support Marines coordinate with aircraft and ground forces in order to provide direct and indirect close fire support. Initial Training After…

Air Traffic Control Marines at Work

09/16/2015
09/16/2015: Air traffic controllers monitor and coordinate air traffic and vehicles within the designated areas of an established airport control zone, expeditionary airfield or remote area landing site. Air Support Marines coordinate with aircraft and ground forces in order to provide direct and indirect close fire support. Initial Training After…

Air Traffic Control: Afghanistan

10/04/2011
10/04/2011: Interviews regarding how thousands of aircraft travel the skies of Afghanistan providing supplies, travel, and air support for troops throughout the country. Air Traffic Controllers at FOB Wolverine, Afghanistan, help keep helicopters on course. Credit: American Forces Network Afghanistan: 09/01/2011