RAF Mildenhall Air Traffic Controllers protect the ground and skies

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mouhamed Kane, 100th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, works to keep aircraft and personnel safe on the runway at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 7, 2023. Air traffic controllers monitor and communicate with aircraft to control movement in and out of military airfields and airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katie Mullikin)

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RAF Mildenhall Air Traffic Controllers protect the ground and skies

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mouhamed Kane, 100th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, checks the runway for any vehicles or aircraft in need of assistance at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 7, 2023. The ever-watching eye of the air traffic controllers from the 100th OSS keeps our skies and aircraft safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katie Mullikin)

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RAF Mildenhall Air Traffic Controllers protect the ground and skies

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mouhamed Kane, 100th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, notes how many vehicles are on the runway at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 7, 2023. Air traffic controllers communicate with aircrew using a two-way radio system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katie Mullikin)

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RAF Mildenhall Air Traffic Controllers protect the ground and skies

A signal lamp is used by air traffic controllers to direct aircraft and vehicles at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 7, 2023. Air traffic controllers are responsible for more than just the tower; they are also charged with maintaining the ground controllers, flight data, base operations and the radar facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katie Mullikin)

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RAF Mildenhall Air Traffic Controllers protect the ground and skies

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mouhamed Kane, 100th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, prepares a signal lamp to direct vehicles on the runway at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 7, 2023. Controllers also help contain the intensity of airfield lighting and monitor aircraft within a 50-mile radius using radar systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katie Mullikin)

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RAF Mildenhall Air Traffic Controllers protect the ground and skies

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mouhamed Kane, 100th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, aims a signal lamp at a vehicle on the runway to let them know it is safe to cross at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 7, 2023. Aircrew and air traffic controllers are in constant communication within an estimated five miles of airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katie Mullikin)

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RAF Mildenhall Air Traffic Controllers protect the ground and skies

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lara O’Brien (left), air traffic control watch supervisor, Senior Airman Mouhamed Kane (middle) and Senior Airman Malcolm Blair (right), air traffic controllers assigned to the 100th Operations Support Squadron, gather for a group photo at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 7, 2023. RAF Mildenhall controllers support 16,000 NATO, U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command training and combat missions annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katie Mullikin)

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RAF Mildenhall Air Traffic Controllers protect the ground and skies

Published June 9, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Katie Mullikin
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England. --

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mouhamed Kane, 100th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, works to keep aircraft and personnel safe on the runway at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 7, 2023. Air traffic controllers monitor and communicate with aircraft to control movement in and out of military airfields and airspace.