Spotlight: Airman Daniel Carey Published Oct. 12, 2022 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Spotlight graphic for Airman Daniel Carey Photo Details / Download Hi-Res WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Name and rank: Airman Daniel Carey Duty title: Airfield management operator Unit of assignment: 88th Operations Support Squadron What do you do at Wright-Patt? I work as an airfield management operator. My team is responsible for the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the runway, lighting and other airfield components and systems. I also handle all flight planning for normal flight tracking operations and for first responders in the event there are any emergencies that occur on the airfield. Why are you and your job important to the Air Force and WPAFB? Without airfield management, pilots would not be able to land at the Wright-Patterson airfield and there would be no one to keep our airfield safe and efficient.