325th LRS Vehicle Management keeps the mission rolling

Vehicles are parked in 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s vehicle management maintenance bay at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 8, 2023. VM’s responsibility is to inspect, troubleshoot and repair standard and specialized vehicles ranging from forklifts to wrecker and recovery vehicles. Every vehicle on Tyndall with a government license plate is inspected and serviced by a VM Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)

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325th LRS Vehicle Management keeps the mission rolling

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Thames, 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance apprentice, inspects the electronics wiring on a bus at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 8, 2023. To keep up with the needs of units on base, the 325th LRS vehicle fleet undergoes frequent inspections. If any potential issues are identified, the vehicle management flight is equipped to perform any repairs and often works with manufacturers to order any parts they need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)

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325th LRS Vehicle Management keeps the mission rolling

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Thames, 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance apprentice, attaches a refrigerant hose to a bus at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 8, 2023. The 325th LRS is responsible for comprehensive maintenance and inspections on hundreds of vehicles across the installation. Comprehensive maintenance and inspections are necessary to prevent mission stoppage and help reach the vehicle’s optimal life-cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)

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325th LRS Vehicle Management keeps the mission rolling

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Thames, 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance apprentice, tightens a coolant reservoir cap at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 8, 2023. The vehicle management flight is responsible for maintaining Tyndall’s fleet of more than 500 vehicles and $700,000 in tools. In addition to normal cars, trucks and vans, the VM flight also maintains the 325th Civil Engineer Squadron’s fire engines and explosive ordnance disposal vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)

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325th LRS Vehicle Management keeps the mission rolling

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Thames, 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance apprentice, refills the coolant on a bus at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 8, 2023. VM’s responsibility is to inspect, troubleshoot and repair standard and specialized vehicles ranging from forklifts to wrecker and recovery vehicles. Every vehicle on Tyndall with a government license plate is inspected and serviced by a VM Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)

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325th LRS Vehicle Management keeps the mission rolling

The 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s vehicle management flight logo is displayed on a window at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 8, 2023. VM is a component of the 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron tasked with overseeing Tyndall’s fleet of government vehicles. VM’s responsibility is to inspect, troubleshoot and repair standard and specialized vehicles ranging from forklifts to wrecker and recovery vehicles." (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)

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325th LRS Vehicle Management keeps the mission rolling

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Connor DaPadro, 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, selects a wrench from a toolbox at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 8, 2023. The 325th LRS is responsible for comprehensive maintenance and inspections on hundreds of vehicles across the installation. Comprehensive maintenance and inspections are necessary to prevent mission stoppage and help reach the vehicle’s optimal life-cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)

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325th LRS Vehicle Management keeps the mission rolling

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Connor DaPadro, 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, secures the lift on a forklift at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 8, 2023. VM’s responsibility is to inspect, troubleshoot and repair standard and specialized vehicles ranging from forklifts to wrecker and recovery vehicles. Every vehicle on Tyndall with a government license plate is inspected and serviced by a VM Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)

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325th LRS Vehicle Management keeps the mission rolling

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Connor DaPadro, 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, loosens a bolt on a forklift at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 8, 2023. The vehicle management flight is responsible for maintaining Tyndall’s fleet of more than 500 vehicles and $700,000 in tools. In addition to normal cars, trucks and vans, the VM flight also maintains the 325th Civil Engineer Squadron’s fire engines and explosive ordnance disposal vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)

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325th LRS Vehicle Management keeps the mission rolling

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Connor DaPadro, 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, secures the lift on a forklift at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 8, 2023. To keep up with the needs of units on base, the 325th LRS vehicle fleet undergoes frequent inspections. If any potential issues are identified, the vehicle management flight is equipped to perform any repairs and often works with manufacturers to order any parts they need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)

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325th LRS Vehicle Management keeps the mission rolling

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gilberto Ramirez, 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, performs a cursory vehicle inspection at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 8, 2023. The 325th LRS is responsible for comprehensive maintenance and inspections on hundreds of vehicles across the installation. Comprehensive maintenance and inspections are necessary to prevent mission stoppage and help reach the vehicle’s optimal life-cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)

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325th LRS Vehicle Management keeps the mission rolling

Published Dec. 13, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez
325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --