Airmen repair vehicles to keep them purring

Senior Airman Robert Johnson, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, replaces a hose on a Humvee, Aug. 30, 2016 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Vehicle maintainers perform all mechanical repairs on Aviano’s 677 government-owned vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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Airmen repair vehicles to keep them purring

Senior Airman Robert Johnson, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, reaches for a socket wrench, Aug. 30, 2016 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. A team of Airmen and civilian employees keep Aviano’s 677 government-owned vehicles maintained and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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Airmen repair vehicles to keep them purring

Senior Airman Jesse Holmgren, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, tightens a clamp on a hose under a Humvee, Aug. 30, 2016 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Vehicle maintenance repairs all government-owned vehicles, from tractors to fire trucks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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Senior Airman Robert Johnson, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, refills engine coolant in a Humvee, Aug. 30, 2016 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The vehicle maintenance section performs more than 25 repairs a week on the 677 government-owned vehicles on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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Airmen repair vehicles to keep them purring

Published Sept. 1, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Cary Smith
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- The 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance Airmen and civilian employees are responsible for maintenance performed on Aviano’s 677 government-owned vehicles valued at more than $52.5 million total. The vehicles range from tractors to fire trucks, and some are more than 10 years old. The vehicle maintenance section performs repairs on more than 25 vehicle each week.