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

U.S. Air Force Jack Mueller and Senior Airman Andrew Bolek, 86th Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation journeymen, dismount a C-130J Super Hercules main wheel assembly at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 1, 2025. The Wheel and Tire Shop ensures every wheel that goes through their doors is inspected, tested and certified before returning it to the fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Jared Lovett
VIRIN: 251001-F-GK375-1136.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

2000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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