A C-130J Super Hercules sits in a hangar for maintenance at Ramstein Air Base, May 5. The 86th Maintenance Group is responsible for maintaining every C-130 at Ramstein, ensuring they are flight worthy and ready to go at a moment’s notice. Photos by Senior Airman Thomas Karol
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Brenn, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeff Kestie, 86th AMXS aerospace propulsion journeyman, perform an engine swap on a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, May 4. Members of the 86th AMXS must replace engines on C-130s when they cannot repair the apparatus currently on the airframe.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Brenn, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, tightens a nut on a C-130J Super Hercules engine at Ramstein Air Base, May 4. Brenn and other members of his team must conduct routine inspections and repairs on C-130s to ensure they are safe to operate in austere environments.
Multiple C-130J Super Hercules sit on the flightline at Ramstein Air Base, May 5. The 86th Maintenance Group ensures every C-130 is capable of carrying out the 86th Airlift Wing’s mission wherever and whenever airlift capabilities are needed.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Candelario Domiguez, 86th Maintenance Squadron structural maintenance technician, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Erick Duenas, 86th MXS structural maintenance technician, repair a panel from a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, May 4. The 86th MXS Aircraft Structural Maintenance Shop is responsible for repairing all the metal on the C-130 to ensure superficial damage does not inhibit the ability of the aircraft.
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