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Going above and beyond

Photos by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
July 8, 2022
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Riston Mais, 86th Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance technician, prepares the flatbed of the 26-ton truck at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 21, 2022. Mais was selected for Airlifter of the Month because of his critical thinking, initiative and go-getter skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Riston Mais, 86th Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance technician, making flares at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 22, 2022. Mais has continued to progress in his career through taking additional training, which contributed to his recognition as Airlifter of the Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)
U.S. Air Force Col. Denny Davies, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander, congratulates Airman 1st Class Riston Mais, 86th Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance technician, for earning Airlifter of the Month at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 16, 2022. Mais was coined after being selected as the Airlifter of the Month for his outstanding performance that went beyond the scope of his grade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Riston Mais, 86th Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance technician, poses for an environmental portrait in the ammo bay at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 22, 2022. Mais was selected for Airlifter of the Month for possessing skills and traits beyond his grade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Riston Mais, 86th Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance technician, drives a 26-ton truck at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 21, 2022. Mais is the youngest member in his squadron who is qualified to drive commercial vehicles separating him from his peers, which is one of the many reasons he earned the title of Airlifter of the Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)
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