Four of Green's six hits were home runs, equaling the record for most home runs in one game. Jim Bottomley, Walker Cooper, and Wilbert Robinson hit 10 or more runs batted in (RBI) to compliment their six hits. Robinson proceeded to collect a seventh hit to set single-game records in both categories.
Combat Controllers are FAA-certified air traffic controllers and maintain proficiency throughout their career. Along with TACPs, many Combat Controllers also qualify and maintain proficiency as joint terminal attack controllers (JTACs) where they call in and direct air strikes, close air support and fire support.
An EC-130H Compass Call from the 41st Expeditionary Electronic Control Squadron sits on the flightline at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, as its crew prepares for a night mission.The Compass Call is an airborne tactical weapon system used to deny, degrade and disrupt the enemy's ability to communicate.Since April 2004, 41st EECS EC-130s have flown more than 700 combat sorties supporting ground forces in Operation Enduring Freedom.n EC-130H Compass Call from the 41st Expeditionary Electronic Control Squadron sits on the flightline at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, as its crew prepares for a night mission.