86 OSS: No rest for the wicked... wicked good

U.S. Air Force Maj. Frank Adamik, 76th Airlift Squadron pilot, undergoes physiological refresher training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 27, 2022. The hypoxia familiarization training puts pilots through a simulated flying experience in an unpressurized environment, restricting the amount of oxygen in the cabin. This training allows pilots to become familiar with hypoxia symptoms and emergency procedures that allow them to continue flying the aircraft under these circumstances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Emily McCoy, 86th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment flight line technician, left, and Senior Airman Alicia Wallace, 86 OSS aircrew flight equipment chemical section lead, measure the length of a strap for a harness at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2022. Aircrew flight equipment Airmen ensure that all flight and safety equipment is in proper working order prior to flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Vikas Kumar, 86th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment chief wing aerospace physiologist, undergoes the practical portion of an emergency parachute training course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 27, 2022. The parasim is a virtual reality parachute training simulator that allows the trainee to experience an emergency parachute event in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Lynch, 86th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, performs a parachute landing fall (PLF) at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 27, 2022. A PLF is a technique of landing on the ground from a parachute that is moving the subject in an awkward position at a high speed rate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett)

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U.S. Air Force Airman Joann Alicea, 86th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, performs a full maintenance on oxygen masks at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2022. Aircrew flight equipment Airmen perform maintenance on oxygen masks, including assembly, disassembly and cleaning, to ensure they are in proper working order. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett)

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A pilot assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, undergoes physiological refresher training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 27, 2022. The hypoxia familiarization training puts pilots through a simulated flying experience in an unpressurized environment, restricting the amount of oxygen in the cabin. This training allows pilots to become familiar with hypoxia symptoms and emergency procedures that allow them to continue flying the aircraft under these circumstances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Vincent Coleman, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, switches frequencies between aircraft and vehicles to coordinate ground movements on the flightline at Ramstein Air base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2022. Air traffic control Airmen direct aircraft in and out of military airfields, ensuring safe and efficient operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett)

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U.S. Air Force Airman Joann Alicea, 86th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, left, and Airman 1st Class Francisco Castillo, 86 OSS aircrew flight equipment technician, perform a full maintenance on oxygen masks at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2022. Aircrew flight equipment Airmen perform full maintenance on oxygen masks, including assembly, disassembly and cleaning, to ensure they are in proper working order. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charley Jung, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, ensures safe and efficient flow of aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2022. Ground controlled approach, a component of air traffic control, secures safe departures and arrivals at Ramstein by guiding airborne aircraft until they transition to or from German air traffic controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Broderick Sims, 86th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, files information regarding airfield hazards at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2022. Airfield management Airmen are responsible for the upkeep of the runway and ensure that it is up to standard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alan-Michael Schroeder, 86th Operations Support Squadron airfield weather operations noncommissioned officer in charge, left, and Capt. Martiza Andicoechea, 86 OSS weather flight commander, analyze the weather forecast at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2022. Weather specialists are constantly collecting information on upcoming weather patterns to ensure the safety of pilots and aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Lynch, 86th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, removes the parasim virtual reality parachute training simulator equipment from Capt. Vikas Kumar, 86 OSS aircrew flight equipment chief wing aerospace physiologist, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 27, 2022. The parasim is a virtual reality simulator that allows the trainee to experience an emergency parachute event in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Martiza Andicoechea, 86th Operations Support Squadron weather flight commander, analyzes water vapor from satellite imagery at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2022. Weather specialists predict weather patterns and communicate the information to pilots to ensure a successful mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Derek Schafer, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control senior watch supervisor, left, and Tech. Sgt. Gerson Medina, 86 OSS air traffic control standardization and evaluation noncommissioned officer in charge, identify aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2022. These Airmen play a vital role in the smooth flow of air traffic and coordinate with aircraft to prevent accidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett)

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86 OSS: No rest for the wicked... wicked good

Published Feb. 2, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Jared lovett
86 AWPA

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany --

The 86th Operations Support Squadron is composed of multiple sections that coordinate Ramstein airfield and flight operations from start to finish, each in their own unique way. From ensuring the smooth flow of air traffic by coordinating with pilots, to checking that all flight and safety equipment is in proper working order prior to takeoff, the 86 OSS makes sure Airmen at Ramstein are ‘Ready to execute’ safely and effectively.