Under the hood

Senior Airman Jessica Spence, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations, checks the oil from one of Eglin’s military tractor trailer cabs for an inspection after it has been returned 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.)

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Bus stop

Airman 1st Class Jessica Baudier, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations, walks out to the bus before picking 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.)

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See your face in it

Airman 1st Class Kitterman, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations, washes down a government-owned-vehicle before returning it to the lot. Airmen in the vehicle operations flight ensure each vehicle is clean and serviceable for the next customer. Vehicle operations is also 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.)

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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.)

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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.)

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Right turn

Senior Airman Michelle Wamsley, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations, makes a wide turn at the green light during a pick-up and delivery mission 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.)

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Pop the top

Senior Airman Jessica Spence, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations, lifts the lid on one of Eglin’s military tractor trailer cabs for an inspection after it has been returned 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.)

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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.)

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Fleet check

Senior Airman Jessica Spence, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations, goes over the checklist for a military tractor trailer cab after it has been returned 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 13,000 transportation requests last year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Checking the fleet

Airman 1st Class Jessica Baudier, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations, checks the fluids as part of her routine before taking the bus out 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.)

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Vehicle operations keeps Eglin moving

Published July 1, 2011

Under the hood

Bus stop

See your face in it

Rules of the road

In the mirror

Right turn

Pop the top

Fill 'er up

Fleet check

Checking the fleet