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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Juan Johnson, maintenance operations center technician with the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, 380th Expeditionary Operations Group, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, is awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal on May 5, 2022, in Savannah, Georgia. Johnson expertly managed his team during Operations Inherent Resolve, Freedom's Sentinel and the Resolute Support and Combined Defense of the Arabian Gulf missions. Stock Photo

RM2M6WMTP–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Juan Johnson, maintenance operations center technician with the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, 380th Expeditionary Operations Group, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, is awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal on May 5, 2022, in Savannah, Georgia. Johnson expertly managed his team during Operations Inherent Resolve, Freedom's Sentinel and the Resolute Support and Combined Defense of the Arabian Gulf missions.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Thomas Carden, Georgia National Guard adjutant general, listens to a brief during an immersion tour at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, March 7, 2022. Carden, along with other key leaders from the Georgia Air National Guard, toured the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, a tactical command and control unit that communicates critical information on combat operations to the Combined Air Operations Center at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Gonzales) Stock Photo

RM2M5EFRX–U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Thomas Carden, Georgia National Guard adjutant general, listens to a brief during an immersion tour at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, March 7, 2022. Carden, along with other key leaders from the Georgia Air National Guard, toured the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, a tactical command and control unit that communicates critical information on combat operations to the Combined Air Operations Center at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Gonzales)

U.S. Surveillance technicians assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) monitor radars at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 2, 2021. The 727th EACS, also known as “Kingpin,” is comprised of a plethora of assets ranging from the men and women communicating critical information to the radars providing a real-time sight picture of the mission. Stock Photo

RM2GKBA2R–U.S. Surveillance technicians assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) monitor radars at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 2, 2021. The 727th EACS, also known as “Kingpin,” is comprised of a plethora of assets ranging from the men and women communicating critical information to the radars providing a real-time sight picture of the mission.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron and U.S. Air Forces Central Command Communications Directorate (A6) carry equipment at their site on a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 24, 2018. The 727th EACS, known as 'Kingpin' is setting up a new site to support their radars that provide a constant live picture of the airspace for Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria, and the NATO Resolute Support Mission and Operation Freedom's Sentinel in Afghanistan. Stock Photo

RMPH11RG–U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron and U.S. Air Forces Central Command Communications Directorate (A6) carry equipment at their site on a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 24, 2018. The 727th EACS, known as 'Kingpin' is setting up a new site to support their radars that provide a constant live picture of the airspace for Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria, and the NATO Resolute Support Mission and Operation Freedom's Sentinel in Afghanistan.

Key leaders from the Georgia National Guard discuss the mission of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron during an immersion tour at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, March 7, 2022. The 727th EACS is a tactical command and control unit that communicates critical information on combat operations to the Combined Air Operations Center at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Gonzales) Stock Photo

RM2M5EFNA–Key leaders from the Georgia National Guard discuss the mission of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron during an immersion tour at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, March 7, 2022. The 727th EACS is a tactical command and control unit that communicates critical information on combat operations to the Combined Air Operations Center at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Gonzales)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexandra O’Brien, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) surveillance technician, monitors radars at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 2, 2021. Surveillance technicians assigned to the 727th EACS, or “Kingpin,” are on site 24 hours a day, seven days a week to ensure Kingpin operators in the Battle Command and Control Center are able to communicate with the aircraft executing Air Tasking Orders. Stock Photo

RM2GKBA2C–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexandra O’Brien, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) surveillance technician, monitors radars at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 2, 2021. Surveillance technicians assigned to the 727th EACS, or “Kingpin,” are on site 24 hours a day, seven days a week to ensure Kingpin operators in the Battle Command and Control Center are able to communicate with the aircraft executing Air Tasking Orders.

The night sky silhouettes a radar site at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, July 1, 2018. Operated by the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, the site helps provide a constant live picture of the airspace over Operation Inherent Resolve, the NATO Resolute Support Mission and Operation Freedom's Sentinel. Stock Photo

RMPJ98PP–The night sky silhouettes a radar site at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, July 1, 2018. Operated by the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, the site helps provide a constant live picture of the airspace over Operation Inherent Resolve, the NATO Resolute Support Mission and Operation Freedom's Sentinel.

A Georgia Air National Guard Headquarters patch rests on the shoulder of U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Grabowski, Georgia Air National Guard assistant adjutant general, during an immersion tour at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, March 7, 2022. Grabowski toured the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron along with other key leaders from the Georgia National Guard to better understand the command and control unit’s mission and its role in AFCENT combat operations. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Gonzales) Stock Photo

RM2M5EFT4–A Georgia Air National Guard Headquarters patch rests on the shoulder of U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Grabowski, Georgia Air National Guard assistant adjutant general, during an immersion tour at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, March 7, 2022. Grabowski toured the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron along with other key leaders from the Georgia National Guard to better understand the command and control unit’s mission and its role in AFCENT combat operations. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Gonzales)

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristen Thompson, 380th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, addresses women assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) during a briefing at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 2, 2021. Personnel assigned to the 727th EACS, or “Kingpin,” conducted an all-female mission in celebration of Women’s History Month. Stock Photo

RM2GKBA1W–U.S. Air Force Col. Kristen Thompson, 380th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, addresses women assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) during a briefing at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 2, 2021. Personnel assigned to the 727th EACS, or “Kingpin,” conducted an all-female mission in celebration of Women’s History Month.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) set up an air conditioning unit for tents at their operating area at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 29, 2018. The 727th EACS, known as 'Kingpin', provides air command and control capabilities of joint air operations in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. Stock Photo

RMPH7Y10–U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) set up an air conditioning unit for tents at their operating area at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 29, 2018. The 727th EACS, known as 'Kingpin', provides air command and control capabilities of joint air operations in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility.

Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron (ACS) return home at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 26, 2021. The 606th ACS operated out of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, where they provided battle management command and control through force management and surveillance and identification for three distinct U.S. Air Forces Central Command areas of responsibility. Stock Photo

RM2GKHPPG–Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron (ACS) return home at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 26, 2021. The 606th ACS operated out of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, where they provided battle management command and control through force management and surveillance and identification for three distinct U.S. Air Forces Central Command areas of responsibility.

From left, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Thomas Carden, Georgia National Guard adjutant general, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Gregory Guillot, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Grabowski, Georgia Air National Guard assistant adjutant general, during an immersion tour at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, March 7, 2022. Carden and Grabowski visited AFCENT Headquarters, along with several leaders from the Georgia National Guard, to learn more about the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron and the value it brings to AFCENT’s area of responsibility. (U.S. A Stock Photo

RM2M5EFPA–From left, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Thomas Carden, Georgia National Guard adjutant general, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Gregory Guillot, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Grabowski, Georgia Air National Guard assistant adjutant general, during an immersion tour at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, March 7, 2022. Carden and Grabowski visited AFCENT Headquarters, along with several leaders from the Georgia National Guard, to learn more about the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron and the value it brings to AFCENT’s area of responsibility. (U.S. A

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) guide radar equipment into position at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 27, 2018. The 727th EACS, known as 'Kingpin,' provides air command and control capabilities of joint air operations in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. Stock Photo

RMPH7Y13–U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) guide radar equipment into position at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 27, 2018. The 727th EACS, known as 'Kingpin,' provides air command and control capabilities of joint air operations in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility.

Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron (ACS) return home from a deployment at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 26, 2021. The 606th ACS operated out of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) throughout various locations in Southwest Asia during the deployment. The 727th EACS is the Department of Defense’s largest Control and Reporting Center and is responsible for providing continuous Tactical Command and Control of over one million square miles of United States Central Command airspace. Stock Photo

RM2GKHPNB–Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron (ACS) return home from a deployment at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 26, 2021. The 606th ACS operated out of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) throughout various locations in Southwest Asia during the deployment. The 727th EACS is the Department of Defense’s largest Control and Reporting Center and is responsible for providing continuous Tactical Command and Control of over one million square miles of United States Central Command airspace.

Maj. Shonn Breton, commander of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Control Squadron, speaks during an Oct. 25 ceremony for returning Airmen of the squadron at Volk Field, Wis. Breton did not deploy with the Airmen, who represent approximately half of the squadron. The 128th deployed in support of air operations throughout the Middle East as attached members of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. During the deployment they performed air surveillance, aircraft tracking, and overall command and control of tactical coalition aircraft operations throughout the Middle East in sup Stock Photo

RM2KG2N1N–Maj. Shonn Breton, commander of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Control Squadron, speaks during an Oct. 25 ceremony for returning Airmen of the squadron at Volk Field, Wis. Breton did not deploy with the Airmen, who represent approximately half of the squadron. The 128th deployed in support of air operations throughout the Middle East as attached members of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. During the deployment they performed air surveillance, aircraft tracking, and overall command and control of tactical coalition aircraft operations throughout the Middle East in sup

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Grabowski, Georgia Air National Guard assistant adjutant general, asks a question during a mission brief at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, March 7, 2022. The brief featured information about the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, a tactical command and control unit that provides real-time sight pictures of U.S. Central Command’s four million square mile area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Gonzales) Stock Photo

RM2M5EFW7–U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Grabowski, Georgia Air National Guard assistant adjutant general, asks a question during a mission brief at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, March 7, 2022. The brief featured information about the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, a tactical command and control unit that provides real-time sight pictures of U.S. Central Command’s four million square mile area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Gonzales)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) configure a radar setup at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 28, 2018. Known as 'Kingpen,' the 727th EACS is comprised of 14 career fields that are responsible for monitoring and providing vital air picture information to ensure the successful completion of assigned missions in the theater. Stock Photo

RMPH7Y11–U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) configure a radar setup at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 28, 2018. Known as 'Kingpen,' the 727th EACS is comprised of 14 career fields that are responsible for monitoring and providing vital air picture information to ensure the successful completion of assigned missions in the theater.

Maj. Gen. Paul Knapp, Wisconsin’s adjutant general, speaks during an Oct. 25 ceremony for returning Airmen of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Control Squadron at Volk Field, Wis. The 128th deployed in support of air operations throughout the Middle East as attached members of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. During the deployment they performed air surveillance, aircraft tracking, and overall command and control of tactical coalition aircraft operations throughout the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and the Combined Defense of the Arabian Peninsul Stock Photo

RM2KG2N42–Maj. Gen. Paul Knapp, Wisconsin’s adjutant general, speaks during an Oct. 25 ceremony for returning Airmen of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Control Squadron at Volk Field, Wis. The 128th deployed in support of air operations throughout the Middle East as attached members of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. During the deployment they performed air surveillance, aircraft tracking, and overall command and control of tactical coalition aircraft operations throughout the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and the Combined Defense of the Arabian Peninsul

RM2M5EFWC–U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Thomas Carden, Georgia National Guard adjutant general, listens to a brief during an immersion tour at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, March 7, 2022. The brief featured information about the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, a tactical command and control unit that provides real-time sight pictures of U.S. Central Command’s four million square mile area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Gonzales)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) measure out a placement for radar equipment at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 27, 2018. Known as 'Kingpin,' the 727th EACS is comprised of 14 career fields that are responsible for monitoring and providing vital air picture information to ensure the successful completion of assigned missions in the theater. Stock Photo

RMPH7Y15–U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) measure out a placement for radar equipment at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 27, 2018. Known as 'Kingpin,' the 727th EACS is comprised of 14 career fields that are responsible for monitoring and providing vital air picture information to ensure the successful completion of assigned missions in the theater.

Lt. Col. Cynthianna Bergman, deployment commander for the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Control Squadron, speaks during an Oct. 25 ceremony for returning Airmen at Volk Field, Wis. The 128th deployed in support of air operations throughout the Middle East as attached members of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. During the deployment they performed air surveillance, aircraft tracking, and overall command and control of tactical coalition aircraft operations throughout the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and the Combined Defense of the Arabian Peninsul Stock Photo

RM2KG2N18–Lt. Col. Cynthianna Bergman, deployment commander for the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Control Squadron, speaks during an Oct. 25 ceremony for returning Airmen at Volk Field, Wis. The 128th deployed in support of air operations throughout the Middle East as attached members of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. During the deployment they performed air surveillance, aircraft tracking, and overall command and control of tactical coalition aircraft operations throughout the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and the Combined Defense of the Arabian Peninsul

From left, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Wesley Rounsaville, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron commander, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Thomas Carden, Georgia National Guard adjutant general, during an immersion tour at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, March 7, 2022. Immersion tours enable total force integration throughout AFCENT’s various mission sets and combat operations. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Gonzales) Stock Photo

RM2M5EFT6–From left, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Wesley Rounsaville, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron commander, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Thomas Carden, Georgia National Guard adjutant general, during an immersion tour at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, March 7, 2022. Immersion tours enable total force integration throughout AFCENT’s various mission sets and combat operations. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Gonzales)

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) uses a pick axe to dig a hole for burying a copper line used in a radar setup at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 28, 2018. Known as 'Kingpin,' the 727th EACS is comprised of 14 career fields that are responsible for monitoring and providing vital air picture information to ensure the successful completion of assigned missions in the theater. Stock Photo

RMPH7Y12–A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) uses a pick axe to dig a hole for burying a copper line used in a radar setup at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 28, 2018. Known as 'Kingpin,' the 727th EACS is comprised of 14 career fields that are responsible for monitoring and providing vital air picture information to ensure the successful completion of assigned missions in the theater.

Senior Airman Sayer Rachu and his family pose for a photo following the homecoming ceremony for the 128th Air Control Squadron at Volk Field, Wis., on Oct. 25, 2022. Eighty-eight members of the 128th deployed in support of air operations throughout the Middle East as attached members of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. During the deployment they performed air surveillance, aircraft tracking, and overall command and control of tactical coalition aircraft operations throughout the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and the Combined Defense of the Arabian Peninsula. Stock Photo

RM2KG2J8F–Senior Airman Sayer Rachu and his family pose for a photo following the homecoming ceremony for the 128th Air Control Squadron at Volk Field, Wis., on Oct. 25, 2022. Eighty-eight members of the 128th deployed in support of air operations throughout the Middle East as attached members of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. During the deployment they performed air surveillance, aircraft tracking, and overall command and control of tactical coalition aircraft operations throughout the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and the Combined Defense of the Arabian Peninsula.

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron(EACS) sets up a radio antenna on a radar site at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 29, 2018. Through constant maintenance, the 727th EACS Det. 7 Airmen help enable airspace control. Stock Photo

RMPH7Y0Y–A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron(EACS) sets up a radio antenna on a radar site at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 29, 2018. Through constant maintenance, the 727th EACS Det. 7 Airmen help enable airspace control.

Chief Master Sgt. Meredith Conn, the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s senior enlisted leader, speaks during an Oct. 25 ceremony for returning Airmen of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Control Squadron at Volk Field, Wis. The 128th deployed in support of air operations throughout the Middle East as attached members of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. During the deployment they performed air surveillance, aircraft tracking, and overall command and control of tactical coalition aircraft operations throughout the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and the Stock Photo

RM2KG2N1F–Chief Master Sgt. Meredith Conn, the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s senior enlisted leader, speaks during an Oct. 25 ceremony for returning Airmen of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Control Squadron at Volk Field, Wis. The 128th deployed in support of air operations throughout the Middle East as attached members of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. During the deployment they performed air surveillance, aircraft tracking, and overall command and control of tactical coalition aircraft operations throughout the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and the

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) manually spin an antenna at a new radar setup on a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, July 1, 2018. Through constant maintenance, the 727th EACS Det. 7 Airmen are able to ensure the airspace is continually safe and secure. Stock Photo

RMPJ98PJ–U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) manually spin an antenna at a new radar setup on a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, July 1, 2018. Through constant maintenance, the 727th EACS Det. 7 Airmen are able to ensure the airspace is continually safe and secure.

Maj. Gen. Paul Knapp, Wisconsin’s adjutant general, speaks with Maj. David Cefalu of the 128th Air Control Squadron and his family following the unit's homecoming ceremony at Volk Field, Wis., on Oct. 25, 2022. Eighty-eight members of the 128th deployed in support of air operations throughout the Middle East as attached members of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. During the deployment they performed air surveillance, aircraft tracking, and overall command and control of tactical coalition aircraft operations throughout the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and t Stock Photo

RM2KG2J88–Maj. Gen. Paul Knapp, Wisconsin’s adjutant general, speaks with Maj. David Cefalu of the 128th Air Control Squadron and his family following the unit's homecoming ceremony at Volk Field, Wis., on Oct. 25, 2022. Eighty-eight members of the 128th deployed in support of air operations throughout the Middle East as attached members of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. During the deployment they performed air surveillance, aircraft tracking, and overall command and control of tactical coalition aircraft operations throughout the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and t

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) climbs an antenna at a new radar setup on a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, July 1, 2018. The 727th EACS established the site to provide a constant live picture of the airspace over Operation Inherent Resolve and the NATO Resolute Support Mission and Operation Freedom's Sentinel. Stock Photo

RMPJ98PK–A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) climbs an antenna at a new radar setup on a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, July 1, 2018. The 727th EACS established the site to provide a constant live picture of the airspace over Operation Inherent Resolve and the NATO Resolute Support Mission and Operation Freedom's Sentinel.

Brig. Gen. David May, Wisconsin’s deputy adjutant general for Air, speaks during an Oct. 25 ceremony for returning Airmen of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Control Squadron at Volk Field, Wis. The 128th deployed in support of air operations throughout the Middle East as attached members of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. During the deployment they performed air surveillance, aircraft tracking, and overall command and control of tactical coalition aircraft operations throughout the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and the Combined Defense of the A Stock Photo

RM2KG2N49–Brig. Gen. David May, Wisconsin’s deputy adjutant general for Air, speaks during an Oct. 25 ceremony for returning Airmen of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Control Squadron at Volk Field, Wis. The 128th deployed in support of air operations throughout the Middle East as attached members of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. During the deployment they performed air surveillance, aircraft tracking, and overall command and control of tactical coalition aircraft operations throughout the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and the Combined Defense of the A

The night sky silhouettes a U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) checking an antenna on a radar site at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, July 1, 2018. The 727th EACS, known as 'Kingpin', set up the site which provides a constant live picture of the airspace over Operation Inherent Resolve, the NATO Resolute Support Mission and Operation Freedom's Sentinel. Stock Photo

RMPJ98PM–The night sky silhouettes a U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) checking an antenna on a radar site at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, July 1, 2018. The 727th EACS, known as 'Kingpin', set up the site which provides a constant live picture of the airspace over Operation Inherent Resolve, the NATO Resolute Support Mission and Operation Freedom's Sentinel.

Col. Matthew Eakins, commander of Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, speaks during an Oct. 25 ceremony for returning Airmen of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Control Squadron at Volk Field, Wis. The 128th deployed in support of air operations throughout the Middle East as attached members of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. During the deployment they performed air surveillance, aircraft tracking, and overall command and control of tactical coalition aircraft operations throughout the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and the Combined Defe Stock Photo

RM2KG2N1G–Col. Matthew Eakins, commander of Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, speaks during an Oct. 25 ceremony for returning Airmen of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Control Squadron at Volk Field, Wis. The 128th deployed in support of air operations throughout the Middle East as attached members of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. During the deployment they performed air surveillance, aircraft tracking, and overall command and control of tactical coalition aircraft operations throughout the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and the Combined Defe

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Virnon Garrison, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, or “Kingpin,” commander, addresses the crowd during a Kingpin commemoration ceremony at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2021. Kingpin is a tactical command and control unit that serves as the lead control and reporting center and directly provides the Combined Air Operations Center with a common air picture, enabling air operations across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Stock Photo

RM2GKH2HE–U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Virnon Garrison, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, or “Kingpin,” commander, addresses the crowd during a Kingpin commemoration ceremony at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2021. Kingpin is a tactical command and control unit that serves as the lead control and reporting center and directly provides the Combined Air Operations Center with a common air picture, enabling air operations across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristen Thompson, 380th Expeditionary Operations Group commander (left), U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexandra O’Brien, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) surveillance technician (center), and Royal Australian Air Force Capt. Sally Riendeau, 727 EACS section lead (right), review radar monitors at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 2, 2021. In support of all coalition partners, the 727th EACS, also known as “Kingpin,” is a team comprised of U.S. Airmen, Marines and allied forces converging for one cause. Stock Photo

RM2GKBA1X–U.S. Air Force Col. Kristen Thompson, 380th Expeditionary Operations Group commander (left), U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexandra O’Brien, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) surveillance technician (center), and Royal Australian Air Force Capt. Sally Riendeau, 727 EACS section lead (right), review radar monitors at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 2, 2021. In support of all coalition partners, the 727th EACS, also known as “Kingpin,” is a team comprised of U.S. Airmen, Marines and allied forces converging for one cause.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dane Bach, a power production specialist with the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, performs an air squat during “The Murph” challenge on Memorial Day, May 30, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The Murph is a workout consisting of a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats and finishes with an additional one-mile run. Stock Photo

RM2MAM00J–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dane Bach, a power production specialist with the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, performs an air squat during “The Murph” challenge on Memorial Day, May 30, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The Murph is a workout consisting of a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats and finishes with an additional one-mile run.

Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron (ACS) return home to Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 26, 2021 from a deployment in Southwest Asia. The 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS), the unit the 606th ACS operated from while deployed, is the senior tactical command and control agency. The 727th EACS provided battle management command and control for more than 900 defensive counter-air-sorties, 3,100 close-air-support missions, 2,800 aerial-refueling missions, and 5,700 intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assets throughout the deployment. Stock Photo

RM2GKHPPC–Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron (ACS) return home to Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 26, 2021 from a deployment in Southwest Asia. The 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS), the unit the 606th ACS operated from while deployed, is the senior tactical command and control agency. The 727th EACS provided battle management command and control for more than 900 defensive counter-air-sorties, 3,100 close-air-support missions, 2,800 aerial-refueling missions, and 5,700 intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assets throughout the deployment.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dane Bach, a power production specialist with the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, performs a pull-up during “The Murph” challenge on Memorial Day May 30, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The Murph is a workout consisting of a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats and finishes with an additional one-mile run. Stock Photo

RM2MAM001–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dane Bach, a power production specialist with the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, performs a pull-up during “The Murph” challenge on Memorial Day May 30, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The Murph is a workout consisting of a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats and finishes with an additional one-mile run.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Larry R. Broadwell, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, addresses the crowd during a 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, or “Kingpin,” commemoration ceremony at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2021. The 727th EACS officially began full operations from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., on April 20, 2021, after 10 years of operations at Al Dhafra. Stock Photo

RM2GKH2GB–U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Larry R. Broadwell, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, addresses the crowd during a 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, or “Kingpin,” commemoration ceremony at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2021. The 727th EACS officially began full operations from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., on April 20, 2021, after 10 years of operations at Al Dhafra.

Technical Sgt. Daniel Gisch, a radar technician assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, also known as “Kingpin”, meets with Lt. Gen. Gregory M. Guillot, the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander June 3, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Gisch was recognized for discovering a fault in the radar system, which resulted in saving the U.S. Air Force more than $2 million dollars in parts and repairs. Stock Photo

RM2MARPYH–Technical Sgt. Daniel Gisch, a radar technician assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, also known as “Kingpin”, meets with Lt. Gen. Gregory M. Guillot, the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander June 3, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Gisch was recognized for discovering a fault in the radar system, which resulted in saving the U.S. Air Force more than $2 million dollars in parts and repairs.

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristen Thompson, 380th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, addresses the crowd during a 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, or “Kingpin,” commemoration ceremony at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2021. The 727th EACS officially began full operations from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., on April 20, 2021, after 10 years of operations at Al Dhafra. Stock Photo

RM2GKH2HA–U.S. Air Force Col. Kristen Thompson, 380th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, addresses the crowd during a 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, or “Kingpin,” commemoration ceremony at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2021. The 727th EACS officially began full operations from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., on April 20, 2021, after 10 years of operations at Al Dhafra.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) position a two-ton vehicle carrying a radar onto its location at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 27, 2018. The 727th EACS, known as 'Kingpin,' operates radars that provide a constant live picture of the airspace for Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria, and the NATO Resolute Support Mission and Operation Freedom's Sentinel in Afghanistan. Stock Photo

RMPH7Y16–U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) position a two-ton vehicle carrying a radar onto its location at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 27, 2018. The 727th EACS, known as 'Kingpin,' operates radars that provide a constant live picture of the airspace for Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria, and the NATO Resolute Support Mission and Operation Freedom's Sentinel in Afghanistan.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Piper Ritchie, 41st Rescue Squadron HH-60W pilot assigned to Moody Air Force Base, Ga., defends against a return from U.S. Army Sgt. Kyle Catli, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron senior engagement controller with 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade assigned to Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., during the Air Force Varsity Volleyball League 2024 Southeast Region Championship at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 14, 2024. The Air Force encourages a healthy physical fitness regiment as a component to an individual’s overall comprehensive fitness in order to maintain a fit, resi Stock Photo

RM2WFWNR5–U.S. Air Force Capt. Piper Ritchie, 41st Rescue Squadron HH-60W pilot assigned to Moody Air Force Base, Ga., defends against a return from U.S. Army Sgt. Kyle Catli, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron senior engagement controller with 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade assigned to Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., during the Air Force Varsity Volleyball League 2024 Southeast Region Championship at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 14, 2024. The Air Force encourages a healthy physical fitness regiment as a component to an individual’s overall comprehensive fitness in order to maintain a fit, resi

A young boy waits for his father to return from a six-month rotational deployment to Southwest Asia, to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 20, 2016. Nearly 200 Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron returned after providing support to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, also known as Kingpin, which is composed of U.S. and coalition partners who monitor activity in the airspace surrounding their area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry) Stock Photo

RMHEBK11–A young boy waits for his father to return from a six-month rotational deployment to Southwest Asia, to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 20, 2016. Nearly 200 Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron returned after providing support to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, also known as Kingpin, which is composed of U.S. and coalition partners who monitor activity in the airspace surrounding their area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

Staff Sgt. Aaron Driver, a ground radar systems technician assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, charges the SF-6 tank used for the radar system high voltage components at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 5, 2014. Driver is a native of Savannah, Ga., and is deployed here from Hunter Army Airfield. Staff Sgt. Michael Means Stock Photo

RMHEB1T6–Staff Sgt. Aaron Driver, a ground radar systems technician assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, charges the SF-6 tank used for the radar system high voltage components at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 5, 2014. Driver is a native of Savannah, Ga., and is deployed here from Hunter Army Airfield. Staff Sgt. Michael Means

Tech. Sgt. Zoe Didier-Purdie, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (Kingpin) weapons controller, speaks about her friend and colleague, Staff Sgt. Patrick Lee Griffin Jr., during a memorial ceremony at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, May 13, 2010. Kingpin's annual ceremony was in honor of Sgt. Griffin Jr., a squadron warrior who was killed by an improvised explosive device as the 728th ACS convoyed from Kuwait to Baghdad, May 13, 2003. Kingpin executes tactical command and control for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Stock Photo

RMHE9NDN–Tech. Sgt. Zoe Didier-Purdie, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (Kingpin) weapons controller, speaks about her friend and colleague, Staff Sgt. Patrick Lee Griffin Jr., during a memorial ceremony at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, May 13, 2010. Kingpin's annual ceremony was in honor of Sgt. Griffin Jr., a squadron warrior who was killed by an improvised explosive device as the 728th ACS convoyed from Kuwait to Baghdad, May 13, 2003. Kingpin executes tactical command and control for Operation Iraqi Freedom.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron drill a copper line used for a radar setup at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 28, 2018. The 727th EACS, known as 'Kingpin,' is setting up the site to help provide a constant live picture of the airspace for Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria, and the NATO Resolute Support Mission and Operation Freedom's Sentinel in Afghanistan. Stock Photo

RMPH7Y14–U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron drill a copper line used for a radar setup at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 28, 2018. The 727th EACS, known as 'Kingpin,' is setting up the site to help provide a constant live picture of the airspace for Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria, and the NATO Resolute Support Mission and Operation Freedom's Sentinel in Afghanistan.

Members of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (Kingpin) render a salute as the colors are raised during a memorial ceremony at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, May 13. Kingpin's annual ceremony was in honor of Staff Sgt. Patrick Lee Griffin Jr., a squadron warrior who was killed by an improvised explosive device as the 728th ACS convoyed from Kuwait to Baghdad, May 13, 2003. Kingpin executes tactical command and control for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Stock Photo

RMHE9T33–Members of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (Kingpin) render a salute as the colors are raised during a memorial ceremony at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, May 13. Kingpin's annual ceremony was in honor of Staff Sgt. Patrick Lee Griffin Jr., a squadron warrior who was killed by an improvised explosive device as the 728th ACS convoyed from Kuwait to Baghdad, May 13, 2003. Kingpin executes tactical command and control for Operation Iraqi Freedom.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EASC) work on setting up a radar at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 29, 2018. Comprised of 14 career fields,the 727th EACS is setting up the site to support their radars that provide a constant live picture of the airspace for Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria, and the NATO Resolute Support Mission and Operation Freedom's Sentinel in Afghanistan. Stock Photo

RMPH7Y0X–U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EASC) work on setting up a radar at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 29, 2018. Comprised of 14 career fields,the 727th EACS is setting up the site to support their radars that provide a constant live picture of the airspace for Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria, and the NATO Resolute Support Mission and Operation Freedom's Sentinel in Afghanistan.

RMHE9NDM–Members of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (Kingpin) render a salute as the colors are raised during a memorial ceremony at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, May 13, 2010. Kingpin's annual ceremony was in honor of Staff Sgt. Patrick Lee Griffin Jr., a squadron warrior who was killed by an improvised explosive device as the 728th ACS convoyed from Kuwait to Baghdad, May 13, 2003. Kingpin executes tactical command and control for Operation Iraqi Freedom.

U.S. Air Force cyber transport technicians assigned to U.S. Air Forces Central Command Communication Directorate (A6), set up a satellite system at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 30, 2018. The satellite helped support communications capability for the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron as they established a new site at the airfield. Stock Photo

RMPH7Y0T–U.S. Air Force cyber transport technicians assigned to U.S. Air Forces Central Command Communication Directorate (A6), set up a satellite system at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 30, 2018. The satellite helped support communications capability for the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron as they established a new site at the airfield.

Members of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (Kingpin) stand in formation and listen to their commander, Lt. Col. Dominic A. Setka, as he speaks during a memorial ceremony at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, May 13. Kingpin's annual ceremony was in honor of Staff Sgt. Patrick Lee Griffin Jr., a squadron warrior who was killed by an improvised explosive device as the 728th ACS convoyed from Kuwait to Baghdad on May 13, 2003. Kingpin executes tactical command and control for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Stock Photo

RMHE9T34–Members of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (Kingpin) stand in formation and listen to their commander, Lt. Col. Dominic A. Setka, as he speaks during a memorial ceremony at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, May 13. Kingpin's annual ceremony was in honor of Staff Sgt. Patrick Lee Griffin Jr., a squadron warrior who was killed by an improvised explosive device as the 728th ACS convoyed from Kuwait to Baghdad on May 13, 2003. Kingpin executes tactical command and control for Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Ryan Eands, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron survellance technician, holds his squishy stress ball during a platelet donation, at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, March 4, 2010. SSgt Eands has made nine donations during his deployment. The procedure takes approximately one and a half to two hours and thedonor will receive most of their blood back. SSgt Eands is deployed from Hill Air Force Base in Utah, and is a native of Denver, Colorado. Master Sgt. Linda C. Miller Stock Photo

RMHE98FA–Staff Sgt. Ryan Eands, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron survellance technician, holds his squishy stress ball during a platelet donation, at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, March 4, 2010. SSgt Eands has made nine donations during his deployment. The procedure takes approximately one and a half to two hours and thedonor will receive most of their blood back. SSgt Eands is deployed from Hill Air Force Base in Utah, and is a native of Denver, Colorado. Master Sgt. Linda C. Miller

A commercial aircraft carrying Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron lands on the flightline at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 20, 2016. The Airmen served as part of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia which is composed of U.S. and coalition partners who monitor activity in the airspace surrounding their area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden) 2939912 Sun Country aircraft lands on the flightline at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Stock Photo

RMHER0FC–A commercial aircraft carrying Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron lands on the flightline at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 20, 2016. The Airmen served as part of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia which is composed of U.S. and coalition partners who monitor activity in the airspace surrounding their area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden) 2939912 Sun Country aircraft lands on the flightline at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany,

Airman 1st Class El John Julius, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron carpenter, cuts lumber May 16, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The project provided the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron with new offices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb) Stock Photo

RMJ89G05–Airman 1st Class El John Julius, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron carpenter, cuts lumber May 16, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The project provided the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron with new offices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)

A U.S. Air Force cyber transport technician assigned to U.S. Air Forces Central Command Communication Directorate (A6), sets up a satellite system near a radar site at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 30, 2018. The satellite system helped communications capability for the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron at the austere location. Stock Photo

RMPH7Y0W–A U.S. Air Force cyber transport technician assigned to U.S. Air Forces Central Command Communication Directorate (A6), sets up a satellite system near a radar site at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 30, 2018. The satellite system helped communications capability for the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron at the austere location.

From left, Senior Airman Ryan and Airman 1st Class El John Julius, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron carpenters, cut lumber May 16, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. Airmen used the lumber to create new offices for the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb) Stock Photo

RMJ89G04–From left, Senior Airman Ryan and Airman 1st Class El John Julius, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron carpenters, cut lumber May 16, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. Airmen used the lumber to create new offices for the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) conducts a site survey for a radar setup at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 30, 2018. Known as 'Kingpin', the 727th EACS is comprised of 14 career fields that are responsible for monitoring and providing vital air picture information to ensure the successful completion of assigned missions in the theater. Stock Photo

RMPH7Y0P–A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) conducts a site survey for a radar setup at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 30, 2018. Known as 'Kingpin', the 727th EACS is comprised of 14 career fields that are responsible for monitoring and providing vital air picture information to ensure the successful completion of assigned missions in the theater.

Tech. Sgt. Peter, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrician, measures a circuit-breaker box prior to mounting May 16, 2017, in southwest Asia. The 380th ECES is responsible for constructing and maintaining every US-controlled building on the installation. The project provided the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron with offices inside a protective structure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb) Stock Photo

RMJ89G01–Tech. Sgt. Peter, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrician, measures a circuit-breaker box prior to mounting May 16, 2017, in southwest Asia. The 380th ECES is responsible for constructing and maintaining every US-controlled building on the installation. The project provided the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron with offices inside a protective structure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)

727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron Airmen, deployed from the Utah Air National Guard, hang up their covers at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 14, 2019. Since September 11, 2001, UTANG members have been activated and deployed for worldwide duty to include Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Stock Photo

RMT4720Y–727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron Airmen, deployed from the Utah Air National Guard, hang up their covers at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 14, 2019. Since September 11, 2001, UTANG members have been activated and deployed for worldwide duty to include Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

Airman 1st Class El John Julius, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron carpenter, screws together a section of a frame May 16, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. Lumber was used to create new offices for the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. 'I appreciate the opportunities the Air Force provided me through my job,' said El John Julius. 'I can take the skills I've learned here and make my home a better place.' (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb) Stock Photo

RMJ89G07–Airman 1st Class El John Julius, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron carpenter, screws together a section of a frame May 16, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. Lumber was used to create new offices for the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. 'I appreciate the opportunities the Air Force provided me through my job,' said El John Julius. 'I can take the skills I've learned here and make my home a better place.' (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)

Bone marrow donor, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Simpson, passenger service supervisor assigned to the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron (left) listens to Staff Sgt. Christopher Barba, cyber transport craftsman assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (right) as Barba explains how to complete the bone marrow donor registration kit and prepare it for shipping at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 19, 2017. Simpson and Barba are taking part in a base wide drive held in support of a military focused bone marrow donor registry that includes U.S. military members, their families Stock Photo

RMJF3RAD–Bone marrow donor, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Simpson, passenger service supervisor assigned to the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron (left) listens to Staff Sgt. Christopher Barba, cyber transport craftsman assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (right) as Barba explains how to complete the bone marrow donor registration kit and prepare it for shipping at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 19, 2017. Simpson and Barba are taking part in a base wide drive held in support of a military focused bone marrow donor registry that includes U.S. military members, their families

727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron weapons director Senior Airman Jordan participates in a resiliency project at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Dec. 19, 2016. Deployed Airmen were asked questions regarding resilience through the holidays. “The holidays are super important to me. But, it’s not where you are at that makes a holiday. It’s who you are with, the friends you make and the people who make you smile,” Senior Airman Jordan said. Stock Photo

RMMXY9P2–727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron weapons director Senior Airman Jordan participates in a resiliency project at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Dec. 19, 2016. Deployed Airmen were asked questions regarding resilience through the holidays. “The holidays are super important to me. But, it’s not where you are at that makes a holiday. It’s who you are with, the friends you make and the people who make you smile,” Senior Airman Jordan said.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker talks with 1Lt. Cedar and Staff Sgt. Reid, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron members, about their jobs and how their time deployed to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia is going, Dec. 7, 2016. Cedar and Reid are both members of the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, deployed to support 380th Air Expeditionary Wing missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carwile) Stock Photo

RMMY0G0E–Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker talks with 1Lt. Cedar and Staff Sgt. Reid, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron members, about their jobs and how their time deployed to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia is going, Dec. 7, 2016. Cedar and Reid are both members of the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, deployed to support 380th Air Expeditionary Wing missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carwile)

727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron Airmen, deployed from the Utah Air National Guard, provide UTANG leadership a tour of Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 14, 2019. UTANG was founded on November 18, 1946, and consists of nearly 1,500 trained men and women who defend the United States of America. Stock Photo

RMT4720W–727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron Airmen, deployed from the Utah Air National Guard, provide UTANG leadership a tour of Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 14, 2019. UTANG was founded on November 18, 1946, and consists of nearly 1,500 trained men and women who defend the United States of America.

Royal Danish Air Force Lt. Col. Claus Pedersen, left, Team 8 detachment commander, speaks to Team 8 and Team 7 members during a change of command ceremony June 29, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. As Coalition partners of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Team 8 members serve as integrated colleagues of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb) Stock Photo

RMMRP4D9–Royal Danish Air Force Lt. Col. Claus Pedersen, left, Team 8 detachment commander, speaks to Team 8 and Team 7 members during a change of command ceremony June 29, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. As Coalition partners of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Team 8 members serve as integrated colleagues of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Billy, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, describes the significance of the name “Kingpin” for the 727th EACS to Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 7, 2016. Even though the Marvel character “Kingpin” is a villain, the 727th EACS identifies with a mission of being all-seeing and able to exercise wide-reaching control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carwile) Stock Photo

RMMY0G0C–U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Billy, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, describes the significance of the name “Kingpin” for the 727th EACS to Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 7, 2016. Even though the Marvel character “Kingpin” is a villain, the 727th EACS identifies with a mission of being all-seeing and able to exercise wide-reaching control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carwile)

Royal Danish Air Force Lt. Col. John Pedersen, right, Team 7 Detachment commander, passes the Dannebrog, national flag of Denmark, to Royal Danish Air Force Lt. Col. Claus Pedersen, left, Team 8 Detachment commander, during a change of command ceremony June 29, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. As Coalition partners of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, both Team 7 and Team 8 members serve as integrated colleagues of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb) Stock Photo

RMMRP4D8–Royal Danish Air Force Lt. Col. John Pedersen, right, Team 7 Detachment commander, passes the Dannebrog, national flag of Denmark, to Royal Danish Air Force Lt. Col. Claus Pedersen, left, Team 8 Detachment commander, during a change of command ceremony June 29, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. As Coalition partners of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, both Team 7 and Team 8 members serve as integrated colleagues of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)

RMP1ETXN–A young boy waits for his father to return from a six-month rotational deployment to Southwest Asia, to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 20, 2016. Nearly 200 Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron returned after providing support to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, also known as Kingpin, which is composed of U.S. and coalition partners who monitor activity in the airspace surrounding their area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron Airmen, deployed from the Utah Air National Guard, pose for a group photo with UTANG leadership at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 14, 2019. Since September 11, 2001, UTANG members have been activated and deployed for worldwide duty to include Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Stock Photo

RMT47211–727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron Airmen, deployed from the Utah Air National Guard, pose for a group photo with UTANG leadership at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 14, 2019. Since September 11, 2001, UTANG members have been activated and deployed for worldwide duty to include Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

An Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron is embraces a family member upon returning to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 20, 2016, from a six-month rotational deployment to Southwest Asia, as other families watch. The squadron provided support to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, also known as Kingpin, which is composed of U.S. and coalition partners who monitor activity in the airspace surrounding their area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry) Stock Photo

RMP1ETXE–An Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron is embraces a family member upon returning to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 20, 2016, from a six-month rotational deployment to Southwest Asia, as other families watch. The squadron provided support to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, also known as Kingpin, which is composed of U.S. and coalition partners who monitor activity in the airspace surrounding their area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

RMT47213–727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron Airmen, deployed from the Utah Air National Guard, pose for a group photo with UTANG leadership at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 14, 2019. UTANG was founded on November 18, 1946, and consists of nearly 1,500 trained men and women who defend the United States of America.

RMP1EW30–A commercial aircraft carrying Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron lands on the flightline at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 20, 2016. The Airmen served as part of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia which is composed of U.S. and coalition partners who monitor activity in the airspace surrounding their area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden)

RMMR67RF–Airman 1st Class El John Julius, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron carpenter, cuts lumber May 16, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The project provided the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron with new offices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)

727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron Airmen, deployed from the Utah Air National Guard, speak to Brig. Gen. Christine Burckle, UTANG commander, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 14, 2019. Burckle, who became the first woman to command UTANG in 2016, tagged along with other UTANG leadership to visit the currently deployed UTANG Airmen. Stock Photo

RMT4720T–727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron Airmen, deployed from the Utah Air National Guard, speak to Brig. Gen. Christine Burckle, UTANG commander, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 14, 2019. Burckle, who became the first woman to command UTANG in 2016, tagged along with other UTANG leadership to visit the currently deployed UTANG Airmen.

RMMR67RE–From left, Senior Airman Ryan and Airman 1st Class El John Julius, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron carpenters, cut lumber May 16, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. Airmen used the lumber to create new offices for the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Scott White, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron officer in charge of operations support, poses for a photo at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 1, 2019. In support of all coalition partners, the 727th EACS, also known as the Kingpin, is a team comprised of U.S. Airmen, Marines and allied forces converging for one cause. Stock Photo

RMRT91J6–U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Scott White, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron officer in charge of operations support, poses for a photo at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 1, 2019. In support of all coalition partners, the 727th EACS, also known as the Kingpin, is a team comprised of U.S. Airmen, Marines and allied forces converging for one cause.

RMMR67RD–Tech. Sgt. Peter, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrician, measures a circuit-breaker box prior to mounting May 16, 2017, in southwest Asia. The 380th ECES is responsible for constructing and maintaining every US-controlled building on the installation. The project provided the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron with offices inside a protective structure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)

A U.S. Air Force aerial porter directs a vehicle to unload cargo off of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 26, 2018. The equipment supports site operations for the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. Stock Photo

RMPH68FY–A U.S. Air Force aerial porter directs a vehicle to unload cargo off of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 26, 2018. The equipment supports site operations for the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron.

RMMR67RH–Airman 1st Class El John Julius, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron carpenter, screws together a section of a frame May 16, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. Lumber was used to create new offices for the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron. 'I appreciate the opportunities the Air Force provided me through my job,' said El John Julius. 'I can take the skills I've learned here and make my home a better place.' (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)

An Airman assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron reunites with his daughter during the squadron’s return to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 20, 2016. While deployed, the squadron provided support to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, also known as Kingpin, which is composed of U.S. and coalition partners who monitor activity in the airspace surrounding their area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Cherry) Stock Photo

RMP1EW2A–An Airman assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron reunites with his daughter during the squadron’s return to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 20, 2016. While deployed, the squadron provided support to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, also known as Kingpin, which is composed of U.S. and coalition partners who monitor activity in the airspace surrounding their area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Cherry)

Staff Sgt. Michael, a member of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, practices rifle movements during a 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Honor Guard practice at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 31, 2017. More than 40 deployed service members volunteer their time weekly to complete required training for various ceremonies at the 380 AEW. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward) Stock Photo

RMMTXT4N–Staff Sgt. Michael, a member of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, practices rifle movements during a 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Honor Guard practice at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 31, 2017. More than 40 deployed service members volunteer their time weekly to complete required training for various ceremonies at the 380 AEW. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)

Master Sgt. Michael Bergquist, a chaplain assistant with the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, right, gives Senior Airman Jeremy Whitfield, a ground radar technician with the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, Detachment 3, during the monthly “blitz,” at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 30, 2016. The blitz is organized to reach out to Airmen that work the night shift because they don’t usually have the same opportunity to interact with helping agency team members that day shift Airmen do. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia A. Innocenti) Stock Photo

RMMXPTYN–Master Sgt. Michael Bergquist, a chaplain assistant with the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, right, gives Senior Airman Jeremy Whitfield, a ground radar technician with the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, Detachment 3, during the monthly “blitz,” at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 30, 2016. The blitz is organized to reach out to Airmen that work the night shift because they don’t usually have the same opportunity to interact with helping agency team members that day shift Airmen do. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia A. Innocenti)

RMMR81WT–Bone marrow donor, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Simpson, passenger service supervisor assigned to the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron (left) listens to Staff Sgt. Christopher Barba, cyber transport craftsman assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (right) as Barba explains how to complete the bone marrow donor registration kit and prepare it for shipping at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 19, 2017. Simpson and Barba are taking part in a base wide drive held in support of a military focused bone marrow donor registry that includes U.S. military members, their families

An infant awaits meeting his father for the first time during the 606th Air Control Squadron’s homecoming to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 20, 2016. The squadron provided support to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, also known as Kingpin, which is composed of U.S. and coalition partners who monitor activity in the airspace surrounding their area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber) Stock Photo

RMP1EW01–An infant awaits meeting his father for the first time during the 606th Air Control Squadron’s homecoming to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 20, 2016. The squadron provided support to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, also known as Kingpin, which is composed of U.S. and coalition partners who monitor activity in the airspace surrounding their area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)

RMPH68G1–A U.S. Air Force aerial porter directs a vehicle to unload cargo off of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 26, 2018. The equipment being delivered is in support of site operations by the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron.

Lt. Gen. Scott Rice, director of the Air National Guard, and Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Anderson, command chief master sergeant of the Air National Guard takes a selfie with Senior Airman Morgan McCormick, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, electronic protection technician at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Dec. 26, 2017. Rice texted the photo to McComick’s family and thanked them for their sacrifices and wished them a Merry Christmas.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Colton Elliott) Stock Photo

RMME18M8–Lt. Gen. Scott Rice, director of the Air National Guard, and Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Anderson, command chief master sergeant of the Air National Guard takes a selfie with Senior Airman Morgan McCormick, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, electronic protection technician at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Dec. 26, 2017. Rice texted the photo to McComick’s family and thanked them for their sacrifices and wished them a Merry Christmas.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Colton Elliott)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandi Gatton, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron surveillance technician, poses for a photo at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 1, 2019. The 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, also known as the “Kingpin,” is a non-stop shop, comprised of a plethora of assets ranging from the men and women communicating critical information to the radars providing a real-time sight picture of the mission at hand. Stock Photo

RMRT91J7–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandi Gatton, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron surveillance technician, poses for a photo at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 1, 2019. The 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, also known as the “Kingpin,” is a non-stop shop, comprised of a plethora of assets ranging from the men and women communicating critical information to the radars providing a real-time sight picture of the mission at hand.

RMMJTK82–Lt. Gen. Scott Rice, director of the Air National Guard, and Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Anderson, command chief master sergeant of the Air National Guard takes a selfie with Senior Airman Morgan McCormick, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, electronic protection technician at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Dec. 26, 2017. Rice texted the photo to McComick’s family and thanked them for their sacrifices and wished them a Merry Christmas.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Colton Elliott)

Airmen from the returning 128th Air Control Squadron rush to reunite with family members and friends at Volk Field, Wis., Nov. 20 after several months deployed to the Middle East. The unit, which manages military air traffic, deployed May 12 to support the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia. While deployed, they supported air combat missions for Operations Freedom’s Sentinel and Inherent Resolve. During their deployment, significant military gains were made against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. Department of Military Affairs photo by Vaughn R. Larson Stock Photo

RMMK8YGM–Airmen from the returning 128th Air Control Squadron rush to reunite with family members and friends at Volk Field, Wis., Nov. 20 after several months deployed to the Middle East. The unit, which manages military air traffic, deployed May 12 to support the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia. While deployed, they supported air combat missions for Operations Freedom’s Sentinel and Inherent Resolve. During their deployment, significant military gains were made against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. Department of Military Affairs photo by Vaughn R. Larson

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EASC) is silhouetted by the night sky as he stands near an antenna at a radar site at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, July 1, 2018. As the site begins operations, the 727th EACS is able to ensure that the airspace is continually safe and secure across theaters of operations. Stock Photo

RMPJ98PN–A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EASC) is silhouetted by the night sky as he stands near an antenna at a radar site at a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, July 1, 2018. As the site begins operations, the 727th EACS is able to ensure that the airspace is continually safe and secure across theaters of operations.

Airmen from the returning 128th Air Control Squadron reunite with family members and friends at Volk Field, Wis., Nov. 20 after several months deployed to the Middle East. The unit, which manages military air traffic, deployed May 12 to support the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia. While deployed, they supported air combat missions for Operations Freedom’s Sentinel and Inherent Resolve. During their deployment, significant military gains were made against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. Department of Military Affairs photo by Vaughn R. Larson Stock Photo

RMMK8YGP–Airmen from the returning 128th Air Control Squadron reunite with family members and friends at Volk Field, Wis., Nov. 20 after several months deployed to the Middle East. The unit, which manages military air traffic, deployed May 12 to support the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia. While deployed, they supported air combat missions for Operations Freedom’s Sentinel and Inherent Resolve. During their deployment, significant military gains were made against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. Department of Military Affairs photo by Vaughn R. Larson

Master Sgt. Jason Martinez, assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, deployed from the Utah Air National Guard, provide UTANG leadership a tour of Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 14, 2019. UTANG’s mission is to aggressively extend global reach through air refueling, aeromedical evacuation and airlift to U.S. and allied military forces; to enable critical intelligence systems, air traffic control, cyber infrastructure and information operations for the warfighter; and provide civil defense, disaster relief and domestic response to state and national emergencies a Stock Photo

RMT4720X–Master Sgt. Jason Martinez, assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, deployed from the Utah Air National Guard, provide UTANG leadership a tour of Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 14, 2019. UTANG’s mission is to aggressively extend global reach through air refueling, aeromedical evacuation and airlift to U.S. and allied military forces; to enable critical intelligence systems, air traffic control, cyber infrastructure and information operations for the warfighter; and provide civil defense, disaster relief and domestic response to state and national emergencies a

Lt. Col. Michael Western, commander of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Control Squadron, speaks to his unit as well as families and friends during a homecoming ceremony Nov. 20 at Volk Field, Wis. The unit, which manages military air traffic, deployed May 12 to support the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia. While deployed, they supported air combat missions for Operations Freedom’s Sentinel and Inherent Resolve. During their deployment, significant military gains were made against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. Department of Military Affairs photo by Vau Stock Photo

RMMK8YGT–Lt. Col. Michael Western, commander of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Control Squadron, speaks to his unit as well as families and friends during a homecoming ceremony Nov. 20 at Volk Field, Wis. The unit, which manages military air traffic, deployed May 12 to support the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia. While deployed, they supported air combat missions for Operations Freedom’s Sentinel and Inherent Resolve. During their deployment, significant military gains were made against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. Department of Military Affairs photo by Vau

Equipment belonging to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) and U.S. Air Forces Central Command Communications Directorate Airmen arrives at their site on a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 25, 2018. The pallets of cargo are dedicated for a new site build by the 727th EACS to support regional operations. Stock Photo

RMPH11T6–Equipment belonging to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) and U.S. Air Forces Central Command Communications Directorate Airmen arrives at their site on a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 25, 2018. The pallets of cargo are dedicated for a new site build by the 727th EACS to support regional operations.

Maj. Gen. Don Dunbar, Wisconsin’s adjutant general, and senior Wisconsin National Guard leaders joined families and friends in welcoming 110 members of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Control Squadron back to Volk Field, Wis., Nov. 20. The unit, which manages military air traffic, deployed May 12 to support the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia. While deployed, they supported air combat missions for Operations Freedom’s Sentinel and Inherent Resolve. During their deployment, significant military gains were made against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. Depa Stock Photo

RMMK8YGJ–Maj. Gen. Don Dunbar, Wisconsin’s adjutant general, and senior Wisconsin National Guard leaders joined families and friends in welcoming 110 members of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Control Squadron back to Volk Field, Wis., Nov. 20. The unit, which manages military air traffic, deployed May 12 to support the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia. While deployed, they supported air combat missions for Operations Freedom’s Sentinel and Inherent Resolve. During their deployment, significant military gains were made against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. Depa

Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron reunite with their family during the squadron’s return from deployment to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 20, 2016. The Airmen served as part of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia which is composed of U.S. and coalition partners who monitor activity in the airspace surrounding their area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder) Stock Photo

RMP1EW2R–Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron reunite with their family during the squadron’s return from deployment to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 20, 2016. The Airmen served as part of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia which is composed of U.S. and coalition partners who monitor activity in the airspace surrounding their area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) and U.S. Air Forces Central Command A6 dig a trench for cables at their worksite on a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 25, 2018. The 727th EACS known as 'Kingpin' is compromised of 14 career fields that are responsible for monitoring and providing vital air picture information to ensure the successful completion of AFCENT's daily air tasking order for units and aircraft. Stock Photo

RMPH11TA–U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS) and U.S. Air Forces Central Command A6 dig a trench for cables at their worksite on a Coalition airfield in Northeast Syria, June 25, 2018. The 727th EACS known as 'Kingpin' is compromised of 14 career fields that are responsible for monitoring and providing vital air picture information to ensure the successful completion of AFCENT's daily air tasking order for units and aircraft.

RMP1EW2T–Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron reunite with their family during the squadron’s return from deployment to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 20, 2016. The Airmen served as part of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia which is composed of U.S. and coalition partners who monitor activity in the airspace surrounding their area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)

Senior Airman Brendan Hoffman, 727th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron ground control station technician, secures a satellite on a shipping container, April 20, 2021, on Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California. Airmen and Guardians from the 49th Wing, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico; 452nd Air Mobility Wing, March Air Reserve Base, California; 27th Special Operations Wing, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, and the 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, Creech AFB, Nevada, joined to execute Exercise Agile Reaper. Stock Photo

RM2GKGYPE–Senior Airman Brendan Hoffman, 727th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron ground control station technician, secures a satellite on a shipping container, April 20, 2021, on Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California. Airmen and Guardians from the 49th Wing, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico; 452nd Air Mobility Wing, March Air Reserve Base, California; 27th Special Operations Wing, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, and the 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, Creech AFB, Nevada, joined to execute Exercise Agile Reaper.

RMRAEBX7–Staff Sgt. Michael, a member of the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, practices rifle movements during a 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Honor Guard practice at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 31, 2017. More than 40 deployed service members volunteer their time weekly to complete required training for various ceremonies at the 380 AEW.

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