On the ground or in the air, OSS keeps watch out there

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Keona Woods, 39th Operations Support Squadron radar approach and control watch supervisor, monitors the surrounding airspace Nov. 25, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Air Force RAPCON facilities conduct 24/7 surveillance of their airspaces to ensure safe air traffic within their respective areas of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)

On the ground or in the air, OSS keeps watch out there

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean French, 39th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, discusses weather activity with U.S. Air Force Capt. Jackie Kell, 39th OSS intelligence flight commander, Nov. 25, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Critical to a successful operation, weather and intelligence constitute a major component of military planning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)

On the ground or in the air, OSS keeps watch out there

Sedat Arabaci, 39th Operations Support Squadron interpreter (left), discusses English-to-Turkish translation with U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Fouard, 39th OSS air traffic controller, Nov. 25, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Turkish authorities share their airspace in Incirlik with the U.S. Air Force, making communication with the Turkish vital to the safety of aerospace operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)

On the ground or in the air, OSS keeps watch out there

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Martin, 39th Operations Support Squadron radar approach and control chief controller, conducts an air traffic control simulation Nov. 25, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Simulators provide safe and realistic training for air traffic controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)

On the ground or in the air, OSS keeps watch out there

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Garrett Grotheer (left), and Tech. Sgt. Todd Cox, 39th Operation Support Squadron air traffic controllers, monitor the airfield Nov. 25, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The air traffic control tower and radar approach and control facility work together to ensure the safe direction of traffic in their respective airspaces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)

On the ground or in the air, OSS keeps watch out there

Published Dec. 4, 2019
By Staff Sgt. Joshua Magbanua
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Keona Woods, 39th Operations Support Squadron radar approach and control watch supervisor, monitors the surrounding airspace Nov. 25, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Air Force RAPCON facilities conduct 24/7 surveillance of their airspaces to ensure safe air traffic within their respective areas of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)