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Tenth Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controllers march through a field during land navigation operations, June 22, 2016, at Fort Riley, Kan. Tenth ASOS JTAC Airmen participated in a field training exercise facilitated to ensure all Airmen are currently proficient, physically fit and mentally prepared to conduct close air support operation missions world-wide. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)

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Master Sgt. Benjamin Jenkins, 10th Air Support Operations Squadron, chief joint terminal attack control instructor, communicates with aircrew in front of a UH-60 Blackhawk, June 22, 2016, at Fort Riley, Kan. JTACs provide Air Force support by planning and controlling combat air resources and operating communications in support of Army ground maneuver units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)

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Airman 1st Class Alexander Kingsbury, 10th Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller, reads a map inside an operation center, June 22, 2016, at Fort Riley, Kan. Tenth ASOS JTAC Airmen participated in a field training exercise to facilitate a combat mission ready posture within the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)

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A 10th Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack control Airmen reads a map before nighttime convoy operations, June 22, 2016, at Fort Riley, Kan. Tenth ASOS JTAC Airmen conducted mission planning and simulated coordination with combat air resources as they performed nighttime convoys and land navigation during their field training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)

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Tenth Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack control Airmen trudge uphill during land navigation operations as a convoy passes, June 22, 2016, at Fort Riley, Kan. Tenth ASOS JTAC Airmen conducted exercises to maintain readiness as tactical air control party operators. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)

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A 10th Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller studies a compass during land navigation operations, June 22, 2016, at Fort Riley, Kan. Tenth ASOS JTAC Airmen conducted mission planning and simulated coordination with combat air resources as they performed nighttime convoys and land navigation during their field training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)

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JTAC field training exercise

Tenth Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controllers march through a field during land navigation operations, June 22, 2016, at Fort Riley, Kan. Tenth ASOS JTAC Airmen participated in a field training exercise facilitated to ensure all Airmen are currently proficient, physically fit and mentally prepared to conduct full-spectrum close air support operations with unified combatant commands world-wide. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)

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Airman 1st Class Benjamin Anderson, 10th Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller, reads a map inside an operation center, June 22, 2016, at Fort Riley, Kan. Tenth ASOS JTAC Airmen conducted field and convoy exercises to maintain readiness as tactical air control party operators. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)

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Tech. Sgt. Derrick Fitzhugh, 10th Air Support Operations Squadron, joint terminal attack controller, stares out the window of a UH-60 Blackhawk, June 22, 2016, at Fort Riley, Kan. JTAC Airmen imbed with Army and Marine units on the frontline and are responsible for calling in air strikes during missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)

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A UH-60 Blackhawk departs during a recovery exercise, June 22, 2016, at Fort Riley, Kan. The UH-60 is a front-line utility helicopter used for air assaults, air cavalry, medical evacuations and special operations missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)

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A 10th Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack control Airman watches as a UH-60 Blackhawk approaches to land, June 22, 2016, at Fort Riley, Kan. JTAC Airmen authenticated and recovered 10 downed aircrew during a joint-training exercise with the Army. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)

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Tenth Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack control Airmen escort aircrew to a UH-60 Blackhawk during a recovery exercise, June 22, 2016, at Fort Riley, Kan. JTAC Airmen, in support of a joint exercise with the Army, acted as pararescuemen for aircrew recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)

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Master Sgt. Benjamin Jenkins, 10th Air Support Operations Squadron, chief joint terminal attack control instructor, stares out the window as a UH-60 Blackhawk approaches the flightline to land, June 22, 2016, at Fort Riley, Kan. Tenth ASOS JTAC Airmen participated in a field training exercise to facilitate a combat mission ready posture within the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)

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A 10th Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack control Airman rides in a UH-60 Blackhawk during a joint operations aircrew recovery exercise, June 22, 2016, at Fort Riley, Kan. JTAC Airmen train regularly for their responsibilities of calling in close air support to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)

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A UH-60 Blackhawk takes off from the flightline, June 22, 2016, at Fort Riley, Kan. The UH-60 carried joint terminal attack control Airmen who provided pararescue support as they coordinated personnel recovery and close air support training operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)

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Fort Riley JTAC complete exercise

Published June 30, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell
22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Tenth Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controllers march through a field during land navigation operations, June 22, 2016, at Fort Riley, Kan. Tenth ASOS JTAC Airmen participated in a field training exercise facilitated to ensure all Airmen are currently proficient, physically fit and mentally prepared to conduct close air support operation missions world-wide. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)

FTX JTAC

FTX JTAC

FTX JTAC

JTAC field training exercise

JTAC field training exercise

JTAC field training exercise

JTAC field training exercise

JTAC field training exercise

JTAC field training exercise

JTAC field training exercise

JTAC field training exercise

JTAC field training exercise

JTAC field training exercise

JTAC field training exercise

JTAC field training exercise