USAF mechanics of the 732nd Expeditionary Logistics Support Squadron at FOB Speicher, keep the gun trucks and other convoy vehicles running. While they are performing the same job they might with typical blue-suit vehicles, Air Force mechanic SSgt. Mel Perero explains: “Every vehicle is a priority. It’s got to be right every time.” The USAF maintainers say they work closely with their Army counterparts, sharing spare parts when needed.
Aircraft readiness will suffer if Congress does not approve some $1.5 billion worth of spare parts the Air Force requested in its annual Unfunded Priorities List, sent to Capitol Hill last week, Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin said.