19th Communications Squadron

Airmen from the 19th Communications Squadron climb a radio tower March 14, 2014, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Airmen from the 19th CS participate in annual climbing training to maintain proficiency and certifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Poe)

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19th Communications Squadron

Senior Airman Edward Sharp, a 19th Communications Squadron airfield systems technician, hones his climbing and rapelling skills during annual climbing training March 14, 2014, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Airmen from the 19th CS must be comfortable working at heights of up to 130 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Poe)

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19th Communications Squadron

Staff Sgt. Douglas Stockinger, a 19th Communications Squadron airfield systems technician, rappels down a radio tower March 14, 2014, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The 19th CS is responsible for maintaining and repairing six radio towers at Little Rock AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Poe)

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19th Communications Squadron

Senior Airman Corey Rhoads, a 19th Communications Squadron airfield systems technician, inspects his safety rope prior to climbing a radio tower March 25, 2014, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Inspecting all ropes and harnesses prior to climbing is a good safety practice and vital to mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Poe)

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19th Communications Squadron

Senior Airman Corey Rhoads, a 19th Communications Squadron airfield systems technician, conducts a mandatory corrosion preventable maintainance inspection, where bolts, nuts and other hardware on the tower are inspected for corrosion or other flaws March 25, 2014, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The annual inspection is pertinent to ensure the radio towers are in excellent working order for mission requirements.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Poe)

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Photo Essay: Comm fears no height

Published April 7, 2014
By Airman 1st Class Scott Poe
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- The 19th Communications Squadron is responsible for maintaining and repairing six radio towers, some towers reaching heights of up to 130 feet. They also maintain navigational equipment for aircraft, weather and the air traffic control tower. Radar systems are in their realm as well, spanning from Little Rock Air Force Base to Little Rock and Memphis, Tenn. During their annual corrosion towers checking that bolts, nuts and other hardware are functioning properly to keep the towers operational.