Photos by Airman 1st Class Andrew J. Alvarado
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs January 15, 2021
Two U.S. Air Force Airmen use a heater cart to defrost an aircraft engine on Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 8. The accumulation of ice is one of the challenges Airmen must overcome during winter weather conditions.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nesby Pittman, 721st Aerial Port Squadron ramp services agent, assists with a quick-turn cargo transport using a 60k loader on Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 8. A quick-turn cargo movement describes a cargo load which arrives and departs within several hours.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tallon Delahoy, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment operator, uses a snow removal vehicle to clear a taxiway on Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 8. The removal of snow during inclement weather ensures continuous operations for inbound and outbound aircraft.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Joy, 721st Aerial Port Squadron ramp services agent, follows guidance from his team while backing away from an aircraft on Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 8. Drivers must maintain awareness of their surroundings to ensure inclement weather does not disrupt ramp operations.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Briley Phelps, 721st Aerial Port Squadron ramp services agent, uses marshalling signals to guide a 60k loader as it backs away from a loading dock on Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 8. Adverse weather conditions are navigated by consistent safety practices during ramp operations.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Lebron-Ortiz, 721st Aerial Port Squadron ramp services agent, guides a 60k loader toward a loading dock on Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 8. Specific hand movements communicate to the driver how to safely approach and position the vehicle during cargo transport.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Lebron Ortiz, 721st Aerial Port Squadron ramp services agent, prepares to guide a 60k loader toward a loading dock on Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 8. An extra guide ensures safety and efficiency when conducting ramp operations involving cargo movements.
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