Ian Adams

TACPs (Tactical Air Control Parties) are highly trained Air Force Special Warfare Operators responsible for planning, requesting and controlling close air support, surface to surface fires and communications in support of the United States Army's ground scheme of maneuver.

• Directing attacks: From a forward location, TACPs direct attacks from fighter aircraft, bombers, helicopters, and artillery.
• Integrating air and ground: TACPs integrate air-to-ground, surface-to-surface, and rotary wing and fixed wing air combat support.
• Operating equipment: TACPs use communications, laser targeting devices, night vision equipment, and thermal imaging equipment.
• Performing physical conditioning: TACPs undergo advanced physical conditioning, individual weapons qualification, and combat lifesaving techniques.
• Operating vehicles: TACPs operate vehicles day and night, in convoys, and in tactical and non-tactical conditions.
• Performing medical evacuations: TACPs establish communications with MEDEVAC aircraft and mark and secure helicopter landing zones.

As a Landscaping and Maintenance Worker at the Washington State Fair, responsibilities consist of maintaining all landscapes and grass areas within the grounds, as well as assisting permanent-party trades workers with in-house maintenance and projects.

• Manual labor: Landscapers are tasked with planting trees, flower arrangements, laying sod, and many other labor intensive duties on a regular basis.

• Operating heavy machinery: Landscapers are trained to operate several different types of heavy equipment to include, but not limited to forklifts, scissor-lifts, tractors, and backhoes.

• Trades exposure: Landscapers are often tasked with assisting various trades workers, providing hands-on assistance with projects involving carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.

Bag Room Attendants at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club are responsible for general upkeep within the Pro Shop and practice facilities, greeting members of the Club upon their arrival, and cleaning members' golf equipment before and after they play the golf course.

• Customer service: Bag Room Attendants provide exceptional customer service by greeting members and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere at the course. Additionally, Attendants clean and maintain members' golf clubs to ensure optimal performance and member satisfaction.
• Facility organization: Bag Room Attendants maintain the cleanliness and organization of the Golf Club facilities, as well as assist with inventory management and restocking of supplies in the Pro Shop.