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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, unrolls a cable at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 9, 2020. The EOD flight at Ramstein uses many different pieces of equipment in real-world applications and in training exercises to ensure mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)

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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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Airlifter of the Week: Passion for education

Korinna Inman, 86th Force Support Squadron formal training manager, holds a pair of headphones used at the testing center at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 12, 2020. Inman is responsible for enforcing COVID-19 restrictions in the testing center. Putting an external layer on the headphones allows them to be changed out between users. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Wright)

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Airlifter of the Week: Passion for education

Korinna Inman, 86th Force Support Squadron formal training manager, goes over training documents at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 12, 2020. Inman coordinates with Unit Training Managers to assign Airmen to Professional Military Education courses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Wright)

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Airlifter of the Week: Passion for education

Korinna Inman, 86th Force Support Squadron formal training manager, goes over upcoming Professional Military Education courses at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 12, 2020. PME courses are designed to foster leadership skills in military service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Wright)

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Airlifter of the Week: Passion for education

Korinna Inman, 86th Force Support Squadron formal training manager, (center) poses for a photo with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander (left) and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Miller 86th Mission Support Group superintendent, (right) at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 12, 2020. Inman runs Ramstein’s formal training program and was responsible for reopening the testing center at Ramstein to comply with COVID-19 health protection measures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Wright)

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Airlifter of the Week: Passion for education

Korinna Inman, 86th Force Support Squadron formal training manager, is coined by U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Corey Miller, 86th Mission Support Group superintendent, for winning Airlifter of the Week at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 12, 2020. Inman was recognized for her exceptional management of Ramstein’s formal training plan and Foreign Language Proficiency Pay program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Wright)

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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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201015-F-KY598-1054

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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201015-F-KY598-1044

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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201008-F-KY598-1061

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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