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Got snow? Snow problem for 786 CES

Photos by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
February 5, 2021
A 786th Civil Engineer Squadron modified dump truck prepares for departure at Ramstein Air Base,  Jan. 27. These trucks are designed to remove up to eight inches of snow at once.

 

Herbert Michel, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator, poses for a photo at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 27. Michel is one of several 786 CES members who keep Ramstein personnel safe by clearing roadways of snow and ice.

 

A 786th Civil Engineer Squadron equipment operator drives a modified dump truck to remove snow at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 27. The truck has a plow installed on the front and a salt-spreader on the back for easier snow removal. Teams from the 786 CES help clear roads in inclement weather and ensure safety for Ramstein motorists.

 

A 786th Civil Engineer Squadron equipment operator drives a modified farm tractor as part of snow removal efforts at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 27. These vehicles can drive on sidewalks removing up to four inches of snow at once.
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