Staff Sgt. Dennis Behm, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle and equipment journeyman, opens the electrical box of a 60,000 pound aircraft cargo loader, Nov. 30, 2010, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Sergeant Behm is identifying and repairing maintenance problems before McConnell accepts the $2.1 million loader. The cargo loader will assist the 184th Intelligence Wing mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin

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Staff Sgt. Jason York, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle and equipment mechanic, inspects an engine part on a snow maintenance vehicle, Nov. 30, 2010, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The vehicle requires maintenance inspections that are submitted to the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office. Vehicle maintenance Airmen’s main duties include determining the overall mechanical condition of vehicles and equipment and correcting any deficiencies. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)

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Senior Airman Andrew Sterrett, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle equipment and equipment mechanic, replaces a bed stop cable on a dump truck, Dec. 1, 2010, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The cable cuts the hydraulics and prevents the bed of the truck from over extending. Vehicle maintenance personnel’s main duties include determining the overall mechanical condition of vehicles and equipment and correcting any deficiencies. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)

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Staff Sgt. Dennis Behm, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle and equipment journeyman, prepares a crane to pick up a hook for a 7.5 ton crane Dec. 1, 2010, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Sergeant Behm will examine the hook for a periodic inspection. The vehicle management flight’s duties include repairing components by replacing worn or damaged parts with new or reconditioned parts. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Maria A. Ruiz)

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Mr. Roger Shellenbarger, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle and equipment specialist, reviews a U.S. General Service Administration listing of Ethanol-85 vehicles at the Vehicle Management Analysis office Nov. 30, 2010, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Mr. Shellenbarger oversees GSA-leased vehicles at McConnell and assures that all applicable vehicles are E-85 flex fuel capable. McConnell currently has 67 E-85 flex fuel capable vehicles, coinciding with the Energy Policy Act of 2005 Section 701. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Maria A. Ruiz)

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Photo essay: Vehicle maintenance flight keeps McConnell rolling

Published Dec. 2, 2010
By Senior Airman Maria Ruiz and Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin
22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- The 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance personnel's main duties include determining the overall mechanical condition of vehicles and equipment and correcting any deficiencies.

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