86 MXG hosts maintainer Olympics

by Senior Airman Devin Boyer,
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Trophies made out of wrenches sit on display for the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Olympics in the dual hangar bay Aug. 24 on Ramstein. The Maintainer Olympics had different event categories, each with a first prize winner. The winners received an engraved wrench.
Staff Sgt. Kenneth Welch, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron communications countermeasures navigation systems craftsman, runs with equipment bags during a relay race at the Maintainer Olympics in the dual hangar bay Aug. 24 on Ramstein. Maintainers must be prepared to quickly respond to emergency repair situations on the flight line.
Staff Sgt. Kenneth Welch, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron communications countermeasures navigation systems craftsman, performs sit-ups during a relay race at the Maintainer Olympics in the dual hangar bay Aug. 24 on Ramstein. The Maintainer Olympics pitted maintainers against each other in a friendly competition of strength, agility and endurance.
Senior Master Sgt. Jerry Peterson, 86th Maintenance Group quality assurance superintendent, motivates Airman Javon Richard, 86th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, during the Maintainer Olympics in the dual hangar bay Aug. 24 on Ramstein. During the event, maintainers worked together to accomplish tasks as quickly as they could.
Maintainers stack chocks during the Maintainer Olympics in the dual hangar bay Aug. 24 on Ramstein. The Maintenance Development Counsel put on the event to build camaraderie and teamwork amongst the maintenance units.