Visit with RSU

Col. Thomas Shank, 47th Flying Training Wing commander (far left), and Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Harper, 47th Mission Support Group superintendent (far right), pose for a photo with the Runway Supervisory Unit controllers at Laughlin Air Force Base, June 16, 2017. Shank and Harper had an opportunity to visit the RSU, and learned about the day-to-day procedures of an RSU controller. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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Arriving at the RSU

Col. Thomas Shank, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, 1st Lt. Erika Tucker, 434th Flying Training Squadron instructor Pilot, and Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Harper, 47th Mission Support Group superintendent (right to left), arrive at the Runway Supervisory Unit at Laughlin Air Force Base, June 16, 2017. The RSU allows for better surveillance of aircraft taking off and landing, a helpful resource for training pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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Talking takeoff

Col. Thomas Shank, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, discusses takeoffs and landings while visiting the Runway Supervisory Unit at Laughlin Air Force Base, June 16, 2017. Leadership had an opportunity to spend time and learn more of what the Airmen do on a day-to-day basis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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Taking a closer look

Col. Thomas Shank, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, looks down the runway at Laughlin Air Force Base, June 16, 2017. Shank visited the Runway Supervisory Unit with Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Harper, 47th Mission Support Group superintendent, and the two had an opportunity to learn more about what an RSU controller does on a daily basis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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All eyes on the runway

Col. Thomas Shank, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, Capt. Brandon Gaines-Richcreek, 47th Student Squadron instructor pilot, and Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Harper, 47th Mission Support Group superintendent (left to right), watch as the first aircraft in a four-ship formation takes off at Laughlin Air Force Base, June 16, 2017. Shank and Harper had an opportunity to take control in the Runway Supervisory Unit, giving the inbound and outbound aircraft instructions as they navigate the runway. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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Visit with base Airmen: Runway Supervisory Unit

Published June 21, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja
47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --

Visit with RSU

Arriving at the RSU

Talking takeoff

Taking a closer look

All eyes on the runway