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56th LRS increases productivity through Rapid Maintenance Radliff takes reins of Tenth Air Force

Story and photos by Senior Airman we are here for you,” said David Maytes, flight chief of the Keeping flightline vehicles on the flightline will save
LeALA mARquez 56th LRS Vehicle Maintenance Flight. travel time for Airmen who maintain the aircraft. by Tech. Sgt. Airmen and their families in spite of resources
With a 517-vehicle inventory, the 56th LRS manages “I would like to make a comparison to, say, a flight line
56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs CouRTneY RiChARDSon shortfalls, some of the harshest conditions, un-
the Air Education and Training Command’s second largest kitchen as opposed to the base dining facility,” said Maytes. precedented churning of combat operations in a
In an effort to help increase the efficiency of flightline vehicle fleet. Airmen from the LRS Vehicle Maintenance “The faster and easier we can make it on Airmen making Tenth Air Force global pandemic and he placed resiliency as his
maintenance operations, the 56th Logistics Readiness Flight performed 9,200 repairs last year for 52 organizations. the aircraft fly, the more time they can put hands on the nAvAL AiR STATion JoinT ReSeRve top priority and it shows in the Airmen. He is the
Squadron opened a Rapid Maintenance Annex in April Instead of taking vehicles to the base vehicle maintenance mission.” BASe FoRT WoRTh, Texas — Amongst best of who we are.”
located near the flight line. shop for minor maintenance, maintainers can now use the The Rapid Maintenance Annex supports the 56th LRS’ family, friends and coworkers — in-person and After the medal presentation, Borgen said his
With the addition of the annex, Airmen from the vehicle Rapid Maintenance Annex to avoid longer wait times for ongoing effort to improve their relationship with the 56th virtually — Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee transferred farewell and took his position to relinquish com-
maintenance flight can expedite minor repairs or services quick fixes. Maintenance Group and addresses the needs of mainte- command of the Tenth Air Force from Maj. Gen. mand of the wing — allowing Radliff take the
for flight line vehicles, ensuring those vehicles rapidly re- “At the (Aerospace Ground Equipment) shop, our vehicles go nance professionals to ensure the success of Luke AFB’s Brian Borgen to Maj. Gen. Bryan Radliff in a reins and address his Airmen.
turn to duty. down for small fixes (often),” said Staff Sgt. Taylor Garcia, 56th mission to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and change of command ceremony June 4. “We have fantastic guidance and priorities
1st Lt. Yamil Jonilonis, flight commander of the 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron AGE programs manager. combat-ready Airmen. The Tenth Air Force is headquartered at Naval from our leadership, which have informed the
LRS Vehicle Maintenance Flight, explained the 56th LRS “We could wait anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks “The shop is going to be a great asset for the base and Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth in current priorities set by Maj. Gen. Borgen, and I
created the rapid maintenance element to decrease travel depending on the problem and the people available to work the mission specifically for our partners in the maintenance Texas. It is one of three numbered air forces in see no need to adjust those,” Radliff said. “We will
and maintenance time for flight line vehicles and person- the problem with the old system. With the new system, I have group,” said Jonilonis. “We are doing so many things to Air Force Reserve Command and is responsible continue to focus on readiness, caring for Airmen
nel, while increasing the emphasis on flightline operations. turned in a vehicle first thing in the morning and (retrieved) make sure our relationship improves, so they can do their for command supervision of 17 units — ensuring and families, and developing resilient leaders.”
“The idea is if it takes less than 30 to 60 minutes to fix or it a few hours later. This has helped our flight immensely and jobs and keep the mission going. This rapid maintenance each maintains the highest combat capability to He charged his commanders and command
update and the vehicle primarily operates on the flight line, has aided our 24-hour support of the flight line.” shop is just going to make it better.”
augment active duty forces in support of national chiefs to continue fortifying their bond, for the
objectives. Airmen to recognize and lead on, and to always
During the change of command ceremony, work to set and exceed the standard for all to
LEFT: Daniel Villela, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron ve- Borgen was recognized for his leadership, vi- follow.
hicle management technician, works at the 56th LRS Rapid sion, persistence and dedication to the Air Force The Tenth Air Force’s mission is to provide
Maintenance Annex May 17 at Luke Air Force Base. Reserve’s most diverse Numbered Air Force. He mission-ready Reserve Citizen Airmen to fly, fight,
earned the Distinguished Service Medal for his and win in every domain, in an effort to be the
operational oversight of approximately 20,000 premier provider of lethal power and vigilance in
Airmen, 151 aircraft, 12 wings, five fighter/res- support of U.S. National Security. Radliff intends
cue groups, three independent groups and two to maintain that focus to complete the mission
geographically separated units. objectives that lay ahead.
“With Borgen as commander, Tenth Air Force “We are part-time Citizen Airmen, but we are
has provided unrelenting mission success,” full-time Carnivores. Tenth Air Force stands Courtesy photo
Scobee said. “He has taken the Air Force Reserve ready to be the force our Nation requires, with Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee and Maj. Gen. Bryan Radliff pause for a picture
priorities and applied them to your 17 wings. capabilities our Nation desires, at a cost our Na- during the passing of the Tenth Air Force unit colors, signifying the
Most impressive is that he has taken care of our tion can afford.” change of command.

Staff Sgt. Daniel Ward, 56th
Logistics Readiness Squadron
vehicle management techni-
cian, works at the 56th LRS
Rapid Maintenance Annex May
17, at Luke Air Force Base. The
annex is an expansion of the
vehicle maintenance flight and
is used to expedite minor re-
pairs or services for flight line
vehicles. The facility supports
the 56th LRS’ ongoing effort to
improve their relationship with
the 56th Maintenance Group
and addresses the needs of
maintenance professionals to
ensure the success of Luke
AFB’s mission to train the
world’s greatest fighter pilots
and combat-ready Airmen.

LEFT: Villela (left) and Ward,
56th Logistics Readiness
Squadron vehicle management
technicians, work at the 56th 6.5” AD SPACE
LRS Rapid Maintenance Annex
May 17, at Luke Air Force Base.