51st Combat Communications Squadron

An airman guides a forklift into place and controls its movement using hand signals to help the driver properly place the pallet. Balance is key; if the pallet is not centered from side to side, the truck will not be able to corner or drive safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Misuzu Allen)

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51st Combat Communications Squadron

Two airmen strap a 96-inch-tall pallet to the bed of a truck for movement. The unit palletizes all its non-hand carry equipment, even if it will be convoyed instead of transported by air, May 14, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Misuzu Allen)

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51st Combat Communications Squadron

Airmen place dunnage on a 10K Forklift for transport along with a pallet that will be loaded onto one of the M-1078 vehicles (a 2.5-ton truck). Whether placed on the ground or on a truck bed, the pallets must always sit on three pieces of dunnage, May 14, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Misuzu Allen)

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51st Combat Communications Squadron

Airman re-secure the netting on a pallet that was “frustrated.” The group quality assurance branch randomly tears pallets apart and inspects it line by line and box by box, ensuring all items are accounted for in proper quantity and configuration, May 14, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Misuzu Allen)

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51st Combat Communications Squadron prepares for deployment

Published May 26, 2015