Cpl. Laura E. Thompson

By Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo | Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | May 3, 2021

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The sky is literally the limit for an air traffic controller (ATC). From monitoring flight patterns to guiding aircraft on and off the flight line, these Marines are tasked with keeping our pilots safe. U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Laura E. Thompson, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, shares her experience.