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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Ponce-Cisneros, 18th Comptroller Squadron financial operations technician, constructs a tactical operation center during an agile combat employment exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30, 2024

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Ponce-Cisneros, 18th Comptroller Squadron financial operations technician, constructs a tactical operation center during an agile combat employment exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30, 2024 (Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Ponce-Cisneros, 18th Comptroller Squadron financial operations technician, constructs a tactical operation center during an agile combat employment exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30, 2024. A TOC provides communication from hub and spoke locations and ensures efficient operational success in an ACE environment.

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