Check engine

Staff Sgt. Nick Sanchez of 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo movement, pulls the paperwork for an A-10 engine to ensure accuracy and responsibility prior to accepting delivery onto Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 45 personnel of cargo movement unload and ship out an almost 15,000 pieces through commercial carriers each year. Their in-house capabilities allow them to create virtually any type of shipping material need to store, secure and ship an item from Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Cargo movement

Don Snyder of 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo movement, removes the wooden braces from a trailer holding A-10 engines at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 45 personnel of cargo movement unload and ship out an almost 15,000 pieces through commercial carriers each year. Their in-house capabilities allow them to create virtually any type of shipping material need to store, secure and ship an item from Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Heavy delivery

Eric Bonebrake, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, moves a box toward the back of his truck at Eglin. Mr. Bonebrake works as a pick-up and delivery driver within the vehicle operations section under 96th LRS. He and other delivery drivers shuttle supplies to and from various maintenance locations twice daily. Vehicle operations is part of the larger Distribution flight under 96 LRS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Rules of the road

Airman 1st Class Jessica Baudier, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations, checks her mirrors while driving one of the many government-owned vehicles to pick up passengers on Eglin. Vehicle operations Airmen are responsible for all passenger movement using military buses on base. Larger vehicles like buses also receive the same thorough inspection “check-out” vehicles go through. The Airmen of vehicle operations are responsible for driving, upkeep, dispatching and delivery of more than 130 vehicles on base. The vehicle operations flight managed more than 13 thousand transportation requests last year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

In the mirror

Senior Airman Jessica Spence, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations, inspects one of the many government-owned trucks upon its return from use. Mileage, damage, fluids and normal wear and tear are examined to ensure serviceability for the next mission. The Airmen of vehicle operations are responsible for driving, upkeep, dispatching and delivery of more than 130 vehicles on base. The vehicle operations flight managed more than 13 thousand transportation requests last year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Fill 'er up

Senior Airman Michelle Wamsley, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations, refuels the bus before returning it to the vehicle lot on Eglin. Vehicle operations Airmen are responsible for all passenger movement using military buses on base. Larger vehicles like buses also receive the same thorough inspection “check-out” vehicles go through. The Airmen of vehicle operations are responsible for driving, upkeep, dispatching and delivery of more than 130 vehicles on base. The vehicle operations flight managed more than 13 thousand transportation requests last year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)