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2019 Lightning Challenge: TACPs finish strong

U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airmen assigned to the 13th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Carson, Colo., calculate the distance to a simulated target using a Pocket Laser Range Finder 25C during the 2019 Lightning Challenge at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 1, 2019. The Lightning Challenge aims to enhance TACP mission readiness, provide feedback concerning unit training effectiveness, and promote warrior spirit through friendly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

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2019 Lightning Challenge continues at JBLM

A U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airman assigned to the 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron, Vilseck, Germany, positions an antenna to allow his partner to use a mobile communication system during the 2019 Lightning Challenge at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 30, 2019. The 2019 Lightning Challenge saw 20 two-man teams compete in various challenges in order to identify the highest performer in the TACP career field. (U.S. Air Force by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

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2019 Lightning Challenge continues at JBLM

U.S. Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airmen run toward a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk to be transported to a simulated forward operating base during the 2019 Lightning Challenge at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 30, 2019. During the challenge, TACP Airmen were tested on various career-specific skills such as simulated casualty recovery and weapons accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

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2019 Lightning Challenge continues at JBLM

A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk carrying U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airmen takes off toward a simulated forward operating base during the 2019 Lightning Challenge at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 30, 2019. TACP Airmen participating in the challenge were tested on job proficiency through various challenges in order to identify the highest performer in the career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

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2019 Lightning Challenge continues at JBLM

U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airmen assigned to the 15th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Stewart, Ga., treat simulated wounds on a lifesaving skills dummy during the 2019 Lightning Challenge at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 30, 2019. The Lightning Challenge aims to enhance TACP mission readiness, provide feedback concerning unit training effectiveness, and promote warrior spirit through friendly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

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TACP Airmen compete in 2019 Lightning Challenge

U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airmen assigned to the 10th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Riley, Kansas, perform fireman carries on lifesaving skills dummies during the 2019 Lightning Challenge at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 31, 2019. TACP Airmen participating in the challenge were tested on job proficiency through various challenges in order to identify the highest performer in the career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

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TACP Airmen compete in 2019 LIghtning Challenge

U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Airmen assigned to the 15th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Stewart, Ga., drag simulated casualties to safety during the 2019 Lightning Challenge at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 31, 2019. The 2019 Lightning Challenge marked the first time the week-long competition had been held since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

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2019 Lightning Challenge: TACPs finish strong

U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, provide simulated close air support during the 2019 Lightning Challenge at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 1, 2019. The 2019 Lightning Challenge saw 20 two-man teams compete in various challenges in order to identify the highest performers in the TACP career field. (U.S. Air Force by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

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2019 Lightning Challenge: TACPs finish strong

U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airmen assigned to the 14th Air Support Operations Squadron, Pope Field, N.C., walk toward the next event after being dropped off by a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk during the 2019 Lightning Challenge at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 1, 2019. TACP Airmen participating in the challenge were tested on job proficiency through various challenges in order to identify the highest performer in the career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

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2019 Lightning Challenge continues at JBLM

U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Airmen run toward a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk to be transported to a simulated forward operating base during the 2019 Lightning Challenge at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 30, 2019. The 2019 Lightning Challenge marked the first time the week-long competition had been held since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

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U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers conduct close air support training mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 12, 2019. This U.S. Pacific Air Forces large force exercise enables U.S. and international forces to strengthen partnerships and improve interoperability by sharing tactics, techniques and procedures for multi-domain operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristen Heller)

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Multinational JTACs integrate in Red Flag-Alaska

U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers conduct close air support training mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 12, 2019. This U.S. Pacific Air Forces large force exercise enables U.S. and international forces to strengthen partnerships and improve interoperability by sharing tactics, techniques and procedures for multi-domain operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristen Heller)

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Multinational JTACs integrate in RED FLAG-Alaska

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing performs a maneuver during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 19-2 over the Yukon Training Area, Alaska, June 14, 2019. RF-A serves as an ideal platform for improving interoperability as the exercise has a long history of including U.S. and international partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaac Johnson)

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Multinational JTACs integrate in RED FLAG-Alaska

Republic of Korea Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) observe as an A-10 Thunderbolt II provides close air support (CAS) during RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2 in the Yukon Training Area, Alaska, June 14, 2019. JTACs work with aircraft pilots to coordinate and execute precision CAS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaac Johnson)

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Multinational JTACs integrate in RED FLAG-Alaska

British Army Staff Sgt. Robert Leonard, British Army Headquarters 1st Artillery Brigade Joint Terminal Attack Controller, views a feed from an A-10 Thunderbolt II during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 19-2 in the Yukon Training Area, Alaska, June 14, 2019. RF-A is an annual U.S. Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercise that enables U.S. and international partners to develop and improve combined interoperability through safe and effective mission planning and execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaac Johnson)

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Multinational JTACs integrate in RED FLAG-Alaska

British Army Staff Sgt. Robert Leonard, British Army Headquarters 1st Artillery Brigade Joint Terminal Attack Controller, waves at an A-10 Thunderbolt II during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 19-2 in the Yukon Training Area, Alaska, June 14, 2019. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaac Johnson)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Isaac Iniguez and Richard Mann, Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airmen from 1st Air Support Operations Group, provide security for the Tactical Operations Center during Arctic Anvil, Oct. 9, 2018, at the Donnelly Training Area, Alaska. TACP Airmen provide U.S. Army units with essential close air support during real world and training operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaac Johnson)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richard Mann, a Tactical Air Control Party Airman from Detachment 1, 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron, speaks with a 3rd Battalion 21st Infantry Regiment Soldier during Arctic Anvil, Oct. 9, 2018, at the Donnelly Training Area, Alaska. Arctic Anvil is the culminating event for the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team Soldiers leading to their rotation at the National Training Center, which will prepare them for deployment in support of possible contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaac Johnson)

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A U.S. Air Force Humvee, assigned to Det. 1, 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron sits under the Aurora Borealis, during Arctic Anvil, Oct. 9, 2018, in the Donnelly Training Area, Alaska. Air Force, Army and Allied forces worked together during Arctic Anvil to provide the most realistic training environment for a simulated contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaac Johnson)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isaac Iniguez, a Tactical Air Control Party Airman from the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron, attaches a Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System to his weapon during Arctic Anvil, Oct. 9, 2018, at the Donnelly Training Area, Alaska. Assets from both RED FLAG-Alaska and Arctic Anvil integrated providing realistic multi-domain training in a combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaac Johnson)

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