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6th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment

Staff Sgt. Gregory Wallace, 6th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, places C-Cell radios into air ace vests at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 13, 2014. Wallace inspects, maintains, packs and adjusts aircrew flight equipment such as flotation devices and survival kits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shandresha Mitchell/Released)

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6th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment

Airman 1st Class Amanda Kresky, 6th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, provides routine maintenance on a 19P chemical mask at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 13, 2014. Kresky evaluates problems and determines feasibility of repair or replacement related to inspecting and repairing fabric and rubber aircrew flight equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shandresha Mitchell/Released)

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6th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment

Aircrew flight equipment technicians inspect, maintain, pack and adjust aircrew flight equipment such as flight helmets, oxygen masks, parachutes, flotation devices, survival kits, helmet mounted devices, aircrew night vision and other ocular systems, aircrew eye and respiratory protective equipment, chemical biological protective oxygen masks and coveralls, and other types of aircrew chemical defense systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shandresha Mitchell/Released)

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6th Operations Support Squadron Change of Command

Col. James Morgan, the 6th Operations Group commander, hands the 6th Operations Support Squadron’s unit flag to Lt. Col. Leslie Maher during a change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., April 29, 2011. (US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Linzi Joseph /Released)

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6th OSS

An aircraft is refueled in the Boom Operator Weapon System Trainer at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 10, 2013. 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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6th OSS

A screen on the Instructor Operator Station in the Boom Operator Weapon System Trainer shows different boom options 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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6th OSS

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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6th OSS

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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6th OSS

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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6th OSS

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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