A Air Force MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, flies over an austere runway during the USAF Landing Zone Safety Operations Course at Northwest Field, Guam, June 23, 2022. Across two weeks students learned to measure possible obstructions that may cause problems for landing planes, setup airfield marking panels and establish radio communication with inbound aircraft to advise pilots on landing and takeoff conditions. Upon completion of the course, Airmen were granted certification as Landing Zone Safety Officers. The course was fi


A Air Force MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, flies over an austere runway during the USAF Landing Zone Safety Operations Course at Northwest Field, Guam, June 23, 2022. Across two weeks students learned to measure possible obstructions that may cause problems for landing planes, setup airfield marking panels and establish radio communication with inbound aircraft to advise pilots on landing and takeoff conditions. Upon completion of the course, Airmen were granted certification as Landing Zone Safety Officers. The course was first offered at Scott Air Force Base; before making its way to the pacific theater. ( Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Fronk)


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