https://freerepublic.com/tag/atcontrollers/ en-us Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:20:06 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4391548/posts Regardless of your age, chances are you know at least one person in your life who loves video games, and a recent campaign by the U.S. Department of Transportation shows that those skills might be useful at your nearest airport. In April 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a new campaign aimed at hiring the “next generation of air traffic controllers,” citing an increased focus on skills often synonymous with frequent gaming, such as increased problem-solving skills and multitasking abilities. That strategy appears to have paid off. In a social media post made Sunday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy... The Hill https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4391548/posts#comment Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:20:06 GMT