Behind the scenes: Inside Ramstein’s Wheel and Tire Shop

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Smith, 86th Maintenance Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of the Wheel and Tire Shop, inspects a C-130J Super Hercules main wheel at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 1, 2025. The precise work of the Wheel and Tire Shop supports the 86th Airlift Wing’s ability to launch aircraft safely and on time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Jared Lovett
VIRIN: 251001-F-GK375-1037.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

500

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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