U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Neesen Bristow, 60th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, scans the radar scope for inbound aircraft in the radar approach control facility at Travis Air Force Base, California, Nov. 12, 2024. RAPCON controllers play an essential role in supporting mission-critical flights and training exercises, ensuring military and civilian pilots can operate safely, regardless of weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)
