35th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Treading Through the Snow

The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management flight recently upgraded snow tires on government-owned vehicles to combat the harsh weather conditions at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 21, 2022.

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35th LRS: Treading Through the Snow

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Amorim, 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle technician, changes a tire on a flightline truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2022. These vehicles will now have an interchangeable winter and all-weather set of tires. This change increases the tires' lifespan, ultimately reducing money spent on new tires in the long run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Amorim, 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle technician, checks locking jack stands under a flightline truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2022. Winter tires, which are required during the winter season here at Misawa, provide drivers with increased traction, more stability while turning and better braking power for the vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Amorim, 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle technician, uses a hydraulic floor jack to lift a flightline tow truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2022. Over the last seven years, Misawa, located in the Aomori prefecture of Japan and one of the snowiest places on earth, received an average of 150 inches of snow each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Woodruff, 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle technician, tightens a screw nut using a torque wrench on a flightline tow truck tire at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2022. Winter tires have a deeper tread depth than summer tires which allow more space for the snow and slush to escape, keeping the wheels closer to the road and providing better grip in icy road conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Amorim, 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle technician, installs a tire onto a flightline tow truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2022. These vehicles will now have an interchangeable winter and all-weather set of tires. This change increases the tires' lifespan, ultimately reducing money spent on new tires in the long run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Amorim, 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle technician, mounts a tire onto a rim at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2022. Winter tires, which are required during the winter season here at Misawa, provide drivers with increased traction, more stability while turning and better braking power for the vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Woodruff, 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle technician, inflates a tire for a government-owned vehicle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2022. The installation of winter tires decreases the need for 24-hour operations at vehicle operations due to drivers getting stuck in the snow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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35th Fighter Wing heavy machinery positioned outside of vehicle operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2022. Over the last seven years, Misawa, located in the Aomori prefecture of Japan and one of the snowiest places on earth, received an average of 150 inches of snow each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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35th Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle management flight warehouse on Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2022. The Vehicle Management flight is currently changing over 400 sets of winter tires and rims for over 95 government-owned vehicles on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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35th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Treading Through the Snow

Published Jan. 24, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management flight recently upgraded snow tires on Government-Owned Vehicles (GOV) to combat the harsh weather conditions at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2022. Vehicle Management flight is currently changing over 400 sets of winter tires and rims for over 95 GOV on base.

35th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Treading Through the Snow

35th LRS: Treading Through the Snow

35th LRS: Treading Through the Snow

35th LRS: Treading Through the Snow

35th LRS: Treading Through the Snow

35th LRS: Treading Through the Snow

35th LRS: Treading Through the Snow

35th LRS: Treading Through the Snow

35th LRS: Treading Through the Snow

35th LRS: Treading Through the Snow