A U.S. Air Force Combat Control trainee assigned to Operating Location C, 342nd Training Squadron, hones his tactical skills while fast-roping from a training tower, Feb. 13, 2015 at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina. The students begin with tower training to learn the skillset and build their confidence before fast-roping from helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)