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86th VRS partners with local national

Staff Sgt. Travias Ellison, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron mission generation technician, shows Hendrik Ecker, 86th VRS vehicle mechanic technician, the engine of a 4 Bobtail vehicle at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 14, 2016. Ecker, along with 20 other local nationals, partnered with Ramstein to receive practical hands-on skills as well as classroom education in their respective field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

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86th VRS partners with local national

Hendrik Ecker, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle mechanic technician, selects a tool at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 14, 2016. Ecker was interested in vehicle maintenance at age fourteen and was able to partner with the 86th VRS to gain the skills and knowledge of the craft through Ramstein’s Local National Apprenticeship program. He is specializing in large vehicle maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

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86th VRS partners with local national

Hendrik Ecker, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle mechanic technician, works on the undercarriage of a bus at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 14, 2016. Ecker was partnered the 86th VRS through Ramstein’s Local National Apprenticeship program, which is designed to mirror the German vocational system and provide practical hands-on skills as well as classroom education for young adults. He was one of 21 local nationals to be chosen for the program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

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86th VRS partners with local national

Hendrik Ecker, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle mechanic technician, removes a lug nut from a tire at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 14, 2016. Ramstein recently revived its Local National Apprenticeship program, choosing 21 local nationals, including Ecker, for vocational training. He will be working alongside the 86th VRS Airmen for three-and-a-half to four years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

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86th VRS partners with local national

A socket wrench lies on a tool chest at the 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 14, 2016. Hendrik Ecker, 86th VRS vehicle mechanic technician, was provided a position in the squadron to learn vehicle maintenance by Ramstein’s Local National Apprenticeship program. Ramstein hopes to continue to build and maintain a strong partnership with the local community through this program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

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86th VRS hosts car show

Trophies made from car parts rest on a table during a car show Aug. 20, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Winners received the trophies based on the appearance, physical condition, additional mechanical work on the engine and accessories added to their vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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86th VRS hosts car show

Participants and spectators attend the 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron Auto Show Aug. 20, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Approximately 180 participants from the Kaiserslautern Military Community and Europe participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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86th VRS hosts car show

A 1999 BMW E46 328Ci headlight shines blue light during the 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron Auto Show Aug. 20, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Approximately 180 participants from around the Kaiserslautern Military Community and Europe attended the 10th annual auto show. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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86th VRS hosts car show

Patrick Sliwinski, right, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron Auto Show participant, receives the Best Overall award Aug. 20, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Sliwinski showcased his 1999 BMW E46 328Ci at the 10th annual 86th VRS Auto Show. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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86th VRS hosts car show

Patrick Sliwinski, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron Auto Show, poses next to his 1999 BMW E46 328Ci Aug. 20, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Sliwinski won the Best Overall award at the 10th annual 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron Auto Show. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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86th VRS hosts car show

Spectators and participants listen to the announcement of the winners at the 10th annual 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron Auto Show Aug. 20, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The event was open to Department of Defense members and vehicle owners from around Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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