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Nate Peachey, boom operator instructor, sets up a training scenario on the Boom Operator Weapon System Trainer at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Jan. 16, 2014. The BOWST is a fully simulated, large-scale procedural trainer for aerial refueling with replicated aircraft systems, controls, and functions within a complete aircrew boom compartment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ned T. Johnston/Released)

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Airman 1st Class Kyle Sinkler, 91st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, goes through a pre-flight brief with Nate Peachey, boom operator instructor, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Jan. 14, 2013. Sinkler’s pre-flight brief was part of a three-hour training in the Boom Operator Weapon System Trainer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ned T. Johnston/Released)

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Maj. Rob Garrison, 106th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, and Capt. Donnie Hart, 91st ARS pilot, work through a training scenario in a flight simulator at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Jan. 16, 2014. Recently, pilots have been relying more on flight simulators for mission essential training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ned T. Johnston/Released)

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Maj. Rob Garrison, 106th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, and Capt. Donnie Hart, 91st ARS pilot, go through a pre-flight brief with Steve Graham, flight simulator instructor, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Jan. 16, 2013. The pre-flight brief was part of a three-hour training on different system malfunctions pilots can expect on any aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ned T. Johnston/Released)

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A screen on the Instructor Operator Station in the flight simulator shows different environment setups that can be used during training at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Jan. 16, 2013. Recently, pilots have been relying more on flight simulators for mission essential training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ned T. Johnston/Released)

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Pilots and boom operators are using flight simulators to receive mission essential training. MacDill's flight simulator and BOWST save millions of dollars annually, train personnel more often, and reduce maintenance costs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ned T. Johnston/Released)

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6th OSS Airman to attend USAFA

Airman 1st Class Antonio Cruz, a 6th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, ensures a weather sensor is operational at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., April 4, 2019. Cruz was one of 240 people selected to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy’s preparatory school at Colorado Springs, Colo. in July. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)

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6th OSS Airman to attend USAFA Prep School

Airman 1st Class Antonio Cruz, a 6th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, uses a laser range finder to see the height of clouds at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., April 4, 2019. Cruz was one of 240 people selected to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy’s preparatory school at Colorado Springs, Colo. in July. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)

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6th OSS Airman to attend USAFA Prep School

Airman 1st Class Antonio Cruz, a 6th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, measures temperature and wind changes at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., April 4, 2019. Cruz was one of 240 people selected to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy’s preparatory school at Colorado Springs, Colo. in July. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)

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6th OSS Assumption of Command 13 July 2017

U.S. Air Force Col. William Stowe III, left, commander of the 6th Operations Group passes the 6th Operations Support Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Justin Dahman, the incoming commander of the 6th OSS during an assumption of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., July 13, 2017. The passing of the guidon signifies the beginning of the new commander’s tenure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam R. Shanks)

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6th OSS best in AMC

Gen. Carlton D. Everhart, commander of the Air Mobility Command, presents the 2015 Fuel Efficiency Operations Team of the Year award to Col. Daniel Tulley, commander of the 6th Air Mobility Wing, for the 6th Operations Support Squadron Dec. 3, 2015, during the 2015 AMC Phoenix Rally. Also in 2013 they were awarded the Small Team Fuel Efficiency Award. (Courtesy photo)

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6th OSS change of command

Col. Matthew C. Molineux, 6th Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Adrian Byers, 6th Operations Support Squadron, during the Change of Command Ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., May 10, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tori Schultz/Released)

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6th OSS RAWS Airmen ensure rapid mobility

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle Fultz, a radar, airfield and weather systems (RAWS) technician with the 6th Operations Support Squadron (OSS), conducts a systems operations check on a field radar system, Aug. 24, 2021 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. MacDill’s 6th OSS RAWS specialists install and maintain everything from air traffic control and weather equipment to ground control and navigational aids to ensure aircraft can be safely guided through takeoff and landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Bowman)

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6th OSS RAWS Airmen ensure rapid mobility

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle Fultz, a radar, airfield and weather systems (RAWS) technician with the 6th Operations Support Squadron (OSS), looks through a procedural checklist, Aug. 24, 2021 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Responsible for air traffic and warning radar systems, and fixed and deployable navigational aids, weather equipment and radios, RAWS specialists ensure that the equipment utilized by air traffic controllers and pilots is in perfect working order. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Bowman)

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6th OSS RAWS Airmen ensure rapid mobility

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle Fultz, a radar, airfield and weather systems (RAWS) technician with the 6th Operations Support Squadron (OSS), conducts a systems operations check on a field radar system, Aug. 24, 2021 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Responsible for air traffic and warning radar systems, and fixed and deployable navigational aids, weather equipment and radios, RAWS specialists ensure that the equipment utilized by air traffic controllers and pilots is in perfect working order. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Bowman)

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6th OSS RAWS technicians display capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Evan Edwards, 6th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) Radar Airfield and Weather Systems (RAWS) technician, climbs down an antenna tower at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 24, 2022. The 6th OSS RAWS unit regularly inspects connectivity of multiple antenna and weather towers which ensures that aircraft can be safely guided through takeoff and landing. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Joshua Hastings)

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6th OSS RAWS technicians display capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Evan Edwards, 6th Operations Support Squadron Radar Airfield and Weather Systems (RAWS) technician, climbs up an antenna tower at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 24, 2022. The 6th OSS RAWS unit regularly inspects connectivity of multiple antenna and weather towers which ensures that aircraft can be safely guided through takeoff and landing. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Joshua Hastings)

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6th OSS RAWS technicians display capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan McIlroy, 6th Operation Support Squadron Radar Airfield and Weather Systems (RAWS) technician, demos equipment for U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Jonsson, 6th Air Refueling Wing commander, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 24, 2022. RAWS technicians are responsible for installing and maintaining air traffic and warning radar systems, weather equipment, and radios which allow for aircraft to be safely guided through takeoff and landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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6th OSS RAWS technicians display capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan McIlroy, 6th Operation Support Squadron Radar Airfield and Weather Systems (RAWS) technician, demos equipment for U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Jonsson, 6th Air Refueling Wing commander, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 24, 2022. RAWS technicians are responsible for installing and maintaining air traffic and warning radar systems, weather equipment, and radios which allow for aircraft to be safely guided through takeoff and landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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6th OSS RAWS unit overcomes obstacle and saves Air Force money

A Radar Airfield and Weather Systems technician assigned to the 6th Operations Support Squadron repairs a circuit board at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Nov. 1, 2022. RAWS is responsible for monitoring and maintaining all instrument landing system equipment across the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Foster)

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