Vehicle upkeep, performance at each turn

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Thomas Keifman, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle and vehicular maintenance journeyman, fixes a shifter bushing on a government vehicle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2015. Whether it’s an ambulance, security forces response vehicle, fire truck, or snow plow, the vehicle maintenance flight ensures each vehicle is back to proper working condition if any mechanical issues arise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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Vehicle upkeep, performance at each turn

Yoshihiko Yanagiya, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron foreman, changes the fuel filter on a government vehicle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2015. The change was part of the vehicle’s scheduled maintenance. All government vehicles and equipment are required to be regularly maintained and each are provided with scheduled upkeep to ensure efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bryan Medile, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle and vehicular maintenance journeyman, prepares to replace a CV-joint boot on a government vehicle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2015. While the ins and outs of the job of a vehicle maintainer can often get greasy, Airmen and contractors are prepared to do what is necessary to ensure upkeep of all government vehicles at Misawa AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brianna Brown, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle and vehicular maintenance journeyman, removes the metal framing on the inside of a medical transport vehicle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2015. This was part of a job to fix the lighting system inside the vehicle, which is designed to transport mass casualty patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian Pavlinec, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle and vehicular maintenance journeyman, prepares to attach jumper cables to the battery of a government vehicle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2015. Pavlinec was responding to a maintenance call at the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron for a vehicle that would not start. The vehicle maintenance flight provides 24/7 on-call mobile service to government vehicles in need of mechanical assistance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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Vehicle maintenance technicians from the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron discuss equipment required for fixing an axle on a government vehicle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2015. Vehicle maintainers regularly service more than 950 government vehicles and equipment at Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released )

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Vehicle upkeep, performance at each turn

Published April 2, 2015
By Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Whether it's providing annual upkeep on government vehicles, responding to maintenance calls on location, or fixing broken parts on a motor, the vehicle maintenance flight ensures that more than 950 government vehicles and pieces of equipment at Misawa Air Base continue to function properly to support the mission. Misawa's team of vehicle maintainers ensure upkeep in support of more than $90 million worth of supplies around base.