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Tag: 435th Air Expeditionary Wing

Airmen from the 721st Aerial Port Squadron push a pallet off an aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 26, 2020.

Dec. 8, 2020

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the US Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces in Africa website — Service Airmen within the 435th Air Expeditionary Wing take their jobs seriously to sustain troops in austere locations in Africa where local food sources are scarce and the 435th Logistics Operations Cell ensure they get the job done.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Hopper, 726th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Vehicle Maintenance flight chief investigates a leak on a C300 refueling truck at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Nov. 8, 2019. Hopper is deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, from the 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

Nov. 15, 2019

Keeping up with the conditions: 726th EABS Vehicle Maintenance

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 435th Air Expeditionary Wing website — Whether it is a tanker truck fueling aircraft or a forklift transporting cargo, vehicles are a key component to any Air Force mission. In East Africa, harsh weather conditions, rugged terrain and consistent use takes a toll on these vehicles, and when issues arise, it is time to call the mechanics.

Vehicle maintainers assigned to the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron work on a P-18 Combat Fire Truck radiator at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, Oct. 16, 2018. The maintainers were able to create a fix for the leaky radiator and return it to the fleet in three days. (Courtesy photo)

Oct. 30, 2018

724th EABS vehicle maintainers revive fire truck

NIGERIEN AIR BASE 201, Niger — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 435th Air Expeditionary Wing website — At the edge of the Sahara desert, the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron fire station is manned 24/7, available to assist base personnel at a moment’s notice. In such a remote environment functioning equipment is vital and replacements aren’t easy to come by.