The Landing Zone
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Krol, 48th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield and weather systems technician, uses his range finder to determine if the tree line is at a safe distance for a landing zone at RAF Lakenheath, England, June 11, 2024. LZs would be used to extend Global Reach where traditional airfields do not exist, but the demand for aircraft services such as refueling, re-arming, overnight stays, or even diverting would be necessary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gaspar Cortez)