Nov. 17, 2023 U.S. Air Force and German air traffic controllers discuss unmanned aircraft systems Janine Reinhart, Deutsche Flugsicherung senior expert of operational procedures and regulations, explains the procedures that take place with German airfield management in regards to private unmanned aircraft systems operations at Langen, Germany, Nov. 14, 2023. Unmanned aircraft systems are used
Feb. 2, 2022 86 OSS: No rest for the wicked... wicked good 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.
Aug. 10, 2021 USAF, Ukraine armed forces strengthen partnership Members of the Ukrainian armed forces met with a variety of U.S. Air Force units from Ramstein Air Base and Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Aug. 2-6, 2021.
Nov. 13, 2020 Ops Never Stops: GCA secures in-flight transitions Air traffic controllers at 86th Operations Support Squadron ground controlled approach secure safe departures and landings at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, by guiding airborne aircraft until they transition to or from German air traffic controllers.
Nov. 13, 2020 Ops Never Stops: ATC Tower facilitates safe, efficient flow of aircraft U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Control Tower facilitate the flow of air traffic at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
Oct. 30, 2020 Ops Never Stops: 86th OSS secures rapid mobility, professional airlift The 86th Operations Support Squadron secures the 86th Airlift Wing rapid mobility and professional airlift mission by maintaining and ensuring the diverse array of capabilities necessary for seamless aircraft movement at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
Dec. 15, 2016 Air traffic controllers keep eyes in the sky Maintenance keeps aircraft operating efficiently and pilots operate the aircraft, but while in the air, it’s the eyes on the ground that are critical to the safe operation of aircraft.