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Tech. Sgt. Dylan Drenner, a landing zone safety officer (LZSO) assigned to the 3rd Operations Support Squadron, uses a rangefinder to prepare for a landing during an austere environment landing exercise on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 26, 2025. LZSOs manage landing zones, airspace management and coordination for medical evacuation personnel. Management of airspace and landing zones reinforces safety for aircraft and personnel on the flightline, preventing any factors from conflicting with another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Vischi)