April 26, 2022 AFREP: we can fix it! The U.S. Air Force Repair Enhancement Program saves the Air Force millions of dollars annually by providing resources to repair equipment at installations worldwide.
April 22, 2022 86 AW 5Cs learn MXS U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley visited the 86th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology section to learn about their capabilities and mission.
April 11, 2022 Mission readiness fueled through training Airmen assigned to the 86th Maintenance Squadron took part in an annual aircraft fuel tank extraction exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 6, 2022.
Sept. 11, 2020 86th MXS Airman executes leadership, management excellence An 86th Maintenance Squadron Airman was awarded Airlifter of the Week for his leadership and management excellence at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 27, 2020.
June 17, 2020 86 MXS extracts C-130H fuel tank for training The 86th Maintenance Squadron removed fuel tanks from each wing of a C-130H Hercules ground trainer aircraft to use for confined space training. The additional hands-on training from the extracted fuel tanks is estimated to save the Air Force up to $700,000.
May 8, 2020 86 AW conducts COVID-19 patient movement training Airmen assigned to the 86th Operations Group, 86th Medical Group and 86th Maintenance Group participated in a simulated open-air movement of COVID-19 positive patients on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.
May 1, 2020 86 MXG: Expanding aeromedical evacuation capabilities The 86th Maintenance Group leads the charge for the C-130 community in procuring ion distribution units to ensure the safety of aircrews, passengers and the Airmen working in and around the aircraft.
Feb. 12, 2020 86 MXS helps the wing fly The 86th MXS works around the clock to make sure the base’s C-130’s are maintained and ready to fly at all times.
Sept. 3, 2019 86 MXS and 86 AMXS launch ‘black letter’ aircraft After going through a long checklist, on Aug. 29, 2019, the 86th Maintenance Squadron and 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pushed out an aircraft known as a “black letter aircraft.”
July 18, 2019 86th Maintenance Squadron Airman earns Airlifter of the Week U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Tingen, 86th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems craftsman, received the honor of being Airlifter of the Week, July 15, 2019.