Master Sgt. William Putnam, 22nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller senior watch supervisor, guides a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot onto the runway Jan. 20, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Air traffic controllers must have the ability to problem solve, communicate effectively, and multitask in order to ensure safety of air traffic on the ground and in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)