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Ramstein EOD ensures the mission continues

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Emilio Solis, a 786th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, prepares a robot to be used in a training exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 9, 2020. The EOD flight uses robots to defuse or detonate explosives so personnel don’t have to expose themselves to dangerous situations that could result in injury. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)

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201015-F-KY598-1055

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Garay, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, works at Ground Controlled Approach, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 15, 2020. A dual training program implemented by ATC, cross-trains controllers who work in the Tower and GCA. Airmen like Garay, who have completed the training, are qualified to work in both sections of ATC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Martin, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, facilitates the flow of air traffic on a terminal control workstation at Ground Controlled Approach, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 15, 2020. Ground Controlled Approach, a component of ATC, guides airborne aircraft, until they transition to or from German air traffic controllers. The unit ensures rules governing flight for pilots, making sure they stay proficient in all types of landings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201015-F-KY598-1052

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Martin, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, facilitates the flow of air traffic at Ground Controlled Approach, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 15, 2020. Air traffic controllers at GCA secure safe departures and landings by guiding airborne aircraft until they transition to or from German air traffic controllers. Air traffic controllers at GCA also help pilots with instrument flight rules landings, making sure they stay proficient in inclement weather runway approaches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright).

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201015-F-KY598-1051

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Torey L. Jinks, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, holds flight progress strips at Ground Controlled Approach, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 15, 2020. Air traffic controllers at GCA record the general information and intent of each aircraft on the strips. By monitoring this information and keeping constant communication with pilots, GCA ensures safe arrival and departure of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tanner Herring, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, trains on a terminal control workstation at Ground Controlled Approach, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 15, 2020. Herring, who typically works in the ATC Tower, is cross-training to work at GCA, as well. ATC’s dual training program creates more qualified personnel, and allows for more strategic and effective operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201015-F-KY598-1019

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Garay, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, right, and Staff Sgt. Jared Martin, 86th OSS air traffic control watch supervisor, left, work at Ground Controlled Approach terminal control workstations, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 15, 2020. GCA is the counterpart to the Tower, collectively making up ATC. By transitioning local and transient aircraft from German air traffic controllers to Ramstein Tower air traffic controllers, GCA secures safe landings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201008-F-KY598-1149

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Venmeir Crowe, 86th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield weather systems technician, left, and Staff Sgt. Christopher Kenny, 86th OSS RAWS supervisor, explain the capabilities of an automated weather station at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 8, 2020. In the past, RAWS consisted of airfield systems and radar systems. Airmen of the two career fields are now trained and capable in all systems across the board. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201008-F-KY598-1122

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Kenny, 86th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield weather systems supervisor, stands outside a RAWS shelter on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 8, 2020. Signals generated from the shelters are picked up by portable instrument receivers and can be used to calibrate instrument landing systems. RAWS supports Air Traffic Control and Airfield Management operations by maintaining and repairing the electrical and mechanical components of communication lines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201008-F-KY598-1084

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Kenny, 86th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield weather systems supervisor, works on an Air Traffic Control Tower radio at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 8, 2020. The RAWS team is responsible for maintaining the main radios that interface communication between air traffic controllers and pilots. This effort ensures reliable and seamless communication for the Airfield Operations Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Venmeir Crowe, 86th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield weather systems technician, left, and Staff Sgt. Christopher Kenny, 86th OSS RAWS supervisor, use a portable instrument receiver at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 8, 2020. The PIR is used to pick up signals from RAWS shelters around the airfield to calibrate the instrument landing system computer. RAWS maintains critical systems allowing Air Traffic Control to safely bring aircraft in and out of Ramstein. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201008-F-KY598-1045

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Venmeir Crowe, 86th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield weather systems technician, calibrates the instrument landing system using a portable instrument receiver at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 8, 2020. The more accurate the degree marker is for the ILS, the more reliable it will be. To support Ramstein’s airlift mission, RAWS is on call 24/7 to maintain communication lines within airfield operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201008-F-KY598-1021

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Kenny, 86th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield weather systems supervisor, left, and Senior Airman Venmeir Crowe, 86th OSS RAWS technician, work in an instrument landing system remote check and training room at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 8, 2020. The ILS provides horizontal and vertical pinpoint accuracies for pilots to land. RAWS is one of three sections making up the Airfield Operations Flight, which comprises more than half of the 86th OSS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201022-F-KY598-2056

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Maritza Rivera, 86th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations shift lead, radios the airfield management operations coordinator during a routine nighttime airfield check at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 22, 2020. All sections of the 86th OSS Airfield Operations Flight, including Airfield Management, maintain 24/7 operations. The Airfield Management team provides round-the-clock support to 86th Airlift Wing, transient, exercise and deployed aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201022-F-KY598-2049

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Maritza Rivera, 86th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations shift lead, checks in with her office during a routine nighttime airfield check at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 22, 2020. Rivera checked for inoperable lights, bird and wildlife aircraft strike hazards, and foreign object debris to maintain 24/7 support to aircraft at Ramstein. The Airfield Management team continued operational effectiveness during COVID-19 by fusing 66 missions with multi-country travel restrictions, limited manning, daily training and transient flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201006-F-KY598-1087

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tessa Bunn, 86th Operations Support Squadron airfield management and training noncommissioned officer in charge, surveys the airfield at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 6, 2020. Airfield Management is one of three sections that make up the Airfield Operations Flight, which comprises more than half of the 86th OSS. Along with Air Traffic Control and Radar Airfield Weather Systems, the three sections work together to expedite the safe flow of aircraft at Ramstein. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201006-F-KY598-1043

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tessa Bunn, 86th Operations Support Squadron airfield management and training noncommissioned officer in charge, removes foreign object debris from the airfield at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 6, 2020. Airmen assigned to Airfield Management must be proficient in all aspects of maintaining a safe airfield. The Airfield Management team coordinates runway restrictions, issues notice-to-Airmen directives and implements safety parameters to ensure zero incidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201006-F-KY598-1024

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tessa Bunn, 86th Operations Support Squadron airfield management and training noncommissioned officer in charge, radios the airfield management operations coordinator during a routine airfield check at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 6, 2020. Bunn ensures all inbound Airmen are trained and qualified in all aspects of maintaining a safe airfield. Airmen assigned to Airfield Management must be able to identify any discrepancies while performing inspections and checks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201006-F-KY598-1015

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tessa Bunn, 86th Operations Support Squadron airfield management and training noncommissioned officer in charge, monitors the airfield at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 6, 2020. Ramstein serves as the main hub for European COVID-19 support, and Airfield Management’s expertise is crucial in the process of crafting flight plans. Airfield Management is integral in providing superior support for safe and effective operations on Ramstein’s airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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201007-F-KY598-1142

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Josh Bailey, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control craftsman, monitors air traffic at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 7, 2020. Air traffic controllers are uniquely certified to be safety advisors for arriving and departing aircraft. Prior to any arrival or departure, pilots are in constant communication with the ATC Tower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)

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