Photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt | Nellis Air Force Base | 08.08.2025
U.S. Air Force civilian Matthew Rainey, 6th Combat Training Squadron joint terminal attack controller (JTAC), descends a ladder after supporting a JTAC recertification exercise on the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nevada, Aug. 7, 2025. The exercise helps instructors maintain proficiency in current tactics, techniques and procedures for coordinating close air support and other air-to-ground......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt | Nellis Air Force Base | 08.07.2025
U.S. Air Force 6th Combat Training Squadron joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) instructors communicate with an F-15 Strike Eagle during a JTAC recertification exercise on the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nevada, Aug. 7, 2025. The recertification ensures instructors remain mission-ready to train and lead JTACs in executing precise, integrated air-to-ground operations in combat......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt | Nellis Air Force Base | 08.07.2025
U.S. Air Force civilian Matthew Rainey, 6th Combat Training Squadron joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) instructor, observes air-to-ground coordination procedures during a JTAC recertification exercise on the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nevada, Aug. 7, 2025. JTACs connect ground forces with airpower, and maintain instructor readiness ensuring missions are executed with precision,......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt | Nellis Air Force Base | 08.07.2025
U.S. Air Force Capt. William Maschmeyer, 6th Combat Training Squadron joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) instructor, verifies aircraft final attack headings during a JTAC recertification exercise on the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nevada, Aug. 7, 2025. The exercise helps instructors maintain proficiency in current tactics, techniques and procedures for coordinating close air support......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt | Nellis Air Force Base | 08.07.2025
U.S. Air Force Capt. William Maschmeyer and Matthew Rainey, 6th Combat Training Squadron joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) instructors, coordinate close air support missions during a JTAC recertification exercise on the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nevada, Aug. 7, 2025. Instructor recertification sharpens combat skills, ensures training reflects evolving threats and strengthens joint......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt | Nellis Air Force Base | 08.07.2025
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Colin Whitworth, left, and Capt. William Maschmeyer, both 6th Combat Training Squadron joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) instructors, scan a target area during a JTAC recertification exercise on the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nevada, Aug. 7, 2025. JTACs connect ground forces with airpower, and maintain instructor readiness ensuring missions are executed......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt | Nellis Air Force Base | 08.06.2025
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle conducts a show of force during a joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) recertification exercise on the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nevada, Aug. 6, 2025. The exercise helps instructors maintain proficiency in current tactics, techniques and procedures for coordinating close air support and other air-to-ground missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt | Nellis Air Force Base | 08.06.2025
From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Spradley, Staff Sgt. Stephen Miller and Capt. Thomas Hilvers, 6th Combat Training Squadron (CTS) joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) instructors, coordinate close air support during a JTAC recertification exercise on the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nevada, Aug. 6, 2025. The recertification ensures instructors remain mission-ready to train and......
