Post Tagged with: "86th Operations Support Squadron"

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Staff Sgt. Nichol Jimenez, 86th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster craftsman, holds a hand-held weather instrument called a kestrel Feb. 7 on Ramstein. Jimenez was awarded 2016's Air Force Weather Airman of the Year while providing support to both the 37th Airlift Squadron and 76th Airlift Squadron.

86 OSS Airman takes Air Force by storm

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Behind every multimillion dollar aircraft landing at Ramstein is a team of Airmen celebrating yet another successful flight as they continue to diligently watch the skies for hazardous weather. For one of those teams, one Airman stands out from all other weather Airmen across the world, giving the 86th Operations […]

February 9, 2017 ×

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Senior Airman Gregory Solano II, 86th Operations Support Group aircrew flight equipment technician, works inside what his unit calls “the cage,” a room where stock is kept on high-rising shelves, Jan. 19 on Ramstein. The AFE flight mission is to ensure the safety of aircrew by properly equipping them for everyday and emergency missions. Most equipment is kept ready for use at any time in this room.

Day to day with aircrew flight equipment

Photos by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer

Senior Airman Gregory Solano II, 86th Operations Support Group aircrew flight equipment technician, works inside what his unit calls “the cage,” a room where stock is kept on high-rising shelves, Jan. 19 on Ramstein. The AFE flight mission is to ensure the safety of aircrew by properly equipping them for everyday and emergency missions. Most equipment is kept ready for use at any time in this room.

February 2, 2017 ×

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A KC-135 Stratotanker takes off Dec. 12 from Ramstein. Air traffic controllers are responsible for managing aircraft throughout their flights and guiding them through their respective airspaces.

Air traffic controllers keep eyes in sky

Story and photos by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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.

January 6, 2017 ×

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86th Operations Support Squadron sticks landing

by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Ensuring a safe flight in bad weather can be challenging, but having a reliable air traffic control and landing systems team can make sticking the landing much smoother.

December 8, 2016 ×

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Senior Airman Gregory Solano, 86th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, inspects a life vest onboard a C-130J Super Hercules Sept. 20 on Ramstein. AFE Airmen perform mission termination inspections on aircraft daily with more thorough inspections for tears every 30 days.

Ramstein Airmen: Detail oriented, disaster prepared

Story and photos by Senior Airman Nesha Humes 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Day-to-day life is full of revelations, some good and others bad. When bad situations arise, an Airman’s attention to detail on the ground is imperative to save a life in the air.

October 13, 2016 ×

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RMS take field trip to airfield

RMS take field trip to airfield

Photo by Josh Adams
June 3, 2016 ×

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Simulating worst to do our best

by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Emergency lights illuminate in the cockpit, signaling an engine fire. The pilot knows that if he doesn’t react quickly enough, he could lose that engine midflight.

April 7, 2016 ×

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A student performs to "Singin' in the Rain" for U.S. and Polish airmen during a community outreach event Oct. 30 at a special needs school in Wrzesnia, Poland. The Airmen were deployed to Poland to participate in Aviation Detachment 16-1 where they worked to complete training requirements and build interoperability with the Polish air force. This marked the second visit to the school in a growing relationship with the local community.

Airmen build partnerships beyond flightline

Story and photo by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

POWIDZ AIR BASE, Poland — For the past three weeks, Airmen and guardsmen have worked together to complete training requirements and build interoperability with the Polish air force during Aviation Detachment 16-1.

November 12, 2015 ×

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Air traffic controllers pave way for pilots

by Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

What would happen if pilots flew without knowing where other aircraft were in the sky? There would be confusion. To eliminate the doubt from the minds of flyers, air traffic controllers are there to ensure mission success.

February 5, 2015 ×

Commentary

Enabling leadership through good followership

by Senior Master Sgt. Kathleen Carter
86th Operations Support Squadron superintendent

During our military careers, we are often reminded of how important it is to be a good leader. We read articles and attend seminars to help us strengthen our leadership abilities. Although I do feel that being a good leader is pertinent to everyone, I believe there is one subject that falls in the shadows of the word “leadership.”

June 26, 2014 ×