Second Lt. Charles Nichols, 28th Operations Support Squadron airfield operations system officer, studies the conditions of the flightline during a training simulation at Ellsworth Air Force Base, , Jan. 7, 2016. Air traffic controllers use the simulator as a way to keep sharp and be prepared for all scenarios. ( Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class James L. Miller/Released)

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