U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Roberto Abcede, 961st Airborne
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Roberto Abcede, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron senior surveillance technician (right), discusses procedures with Philippine Air Force 1st Lt. Aillen Balmonte, 581st Aircraft Control and Training Squadron air battle manager, while onboard a 961st AACS E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System during Exercise Balikatan 2015 over the Philippines April 23, 2015. This exercise marks the first time in history that PAF air battle managers have controlled other aircraft while onboard the AWACS. Since the exercise began April 20, the 961st AACS has integrated 20 PAF weapons controllers during their missions to provide them with first-hand experience using the aircraft’s systems. The 961st AACS is stationed at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)
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