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From construction to command post: An Airman’s journey

A three-year-old U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Rubalcava poses for a family portrait with his parents and grandparents. Born to two first-generation immigrants from Mexico, Rubalcava worked full-time at his father’s construction company before joining the U.S. Air Force at 24 years old. (Courtesy photo by Staff Sgt. James Rubalcava)
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From construction to command post: An Airman’s journey

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Rubalcava, 18th Wing command post senior controller, notifies the 18th Wing commander of an in-flight emergency at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2021. In the case of an in-flight emergency, command post controllers are responsible for making sure everyone, from the commander to emergency services, has the necessary information to respond appropriately. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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From construction to command post: An Airman’s journey

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jazzmine Van Winkle, background, 18th Wing command post senior controller and training manager, reviews an email from higher headquarters with Staff Sgt. James Rubalcava, 18th Wing command post senior controller, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2021. Communication is critical to mission success, and command post controllers work around the clock to ensure Kadena remains a world-class strategic forward base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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From construction to command post: An Airman’s journey

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Rubalcava, 18th Wing command post senior controller, uses a radio to communicate with aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2021. Mass notification systems like the Giant Voice system and AtHoc alerts are managed by command post controllers, and are used to inform a large number of people quickly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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From construction to command post: An Airman’s journey

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Rubalcava, 18th Wing command post senior controller, smiles for a photo at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2021. Command post operates as an information hub, ensuring important information reaches the correct personnel or agency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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