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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Natalie Martinez, C2 Operations Controller, with the Andrews Regional Command Post, performs command and control operations at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, March 18, 2026. Command and control operations such as flight following Special Air Missions and operating Emergency Mass Notification Systems, play a vital role in coordinating and directing military forces effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kaentong)