375th LRS Airmen unload C-17

Staff Sgt. Marcus Marshall and Senior Airman Van Aerrus Sanchez, 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron, guides a pallet of aeromedical evacuation equipment from a Tunner 60K aircraft cargo loader onto a forklift, June 20, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. “While some of the things we do are very visible,” said Lt. Col. Kazimir Kostrubala, “it's the things below the surface we take pride in. We like to say ‘duck feet’ because that's a fair visual for our job. We load and unload cargo, fuel the base then climb into those fuel tanks, repair all the vehicles, drive everyone and their stuff where they need to be, and build bombs.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tara Stetler)

375th LRS Airmen unload C-17

Airmen with the 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron unload pallets of aeromedical evacuation equipment from a C-17 Globemaster III, June 20, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The 375th LRS’s mission enables the 375th Air Mobility Wing to deliver aeromedical evacuation capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tara Stetler)

375th LRS Airmen unload C-17

Airmen with the 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron transport pallets of aeromedical evacuation equipment on a Tunner 60k aircraft cargo loader and transporter, June 20, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The 375th LRS serves an important mission as the wing’s focal point for contingency planning, deployment, and execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tara Stetler)

375th LRS Airmen unload C-17

Staff Sgt. Marcus Marshall, 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron senior controller, prepares the powered conveyer system of a Tunner 60K aircraft cargo loader to unload pallets of aeromedical evacuation equipment off of a C-17 Globemaster III, June 20, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base. “When I meet someone who hasn't heard of [the 375th LRS], I say, ‘We move stuff,’ and although that belies our true contribution to national defense and rapid global mobility, it's true,” said Lt. Col. Kazimir Kostrubala, 375th LRS commander. “Last year we received, processed and shipped close to 100,000 items, most of which needed a processing time of 72 hours.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tara Stetler)

375th LRS Airmen unload C-17

Staff Sgt. Christopher Britt and Staff Sgt. Marcus Marshall, 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen, prepare to transport pallets of aeromedical evacuation equipment from a C-17 Globemaster III and onto a Tunner 60K aircraft cargo loader, June 20, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The 375th LRS provides logistics services such as vehicle operations support, vehicle maintenance, personal property and freight movement, passenger travel, and, as displayed here, cargo and fleet services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tara Stetler)

375th LRS Airmen unload C-17

A C-17 Globemaster III delivering aeromedical evacuation equipment from McChord Air Force Base, Washington, lands, June 20, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Airmen with the 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron were responsible for unloading the equipment. “I’ll explain to folks we’re like a mini Amazon or FedEx,” said Lt. Col. Kazimir Kostrubala, 375th LRS commander. “Our Airmen are processing over 200 items a day.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tara Stetler)

375th LRS Airmen unload C-17

A C-17 Globemaster III taxis down the flight line after landing, June 20, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The aircraft was delivering pallets of aeromedical evacuation equipment to Scott AFB. “The difference between [the 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron] and airfield management is that our mission is tied to people, airplanes, and cargo coming and going from the airfield,” said Lt. Col. Kazimir Kostrubala, 375th LRS commander. “The mission of [airfield management] Airmen, for the most part, is to manage the airfield properly.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tara Stetler)

375th LRS Airmen unload C-17

Published June 25, 2018
By Airman 1st Class Tara Stetler
375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Staff Sgt. Marcus Marshall and Senior Airman Van Aerrus Sanchez, 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron, guides a pallet of aeromedical evacuation equipment from a Tunner 60K aircraft cargo loader onto a forklift, June 20, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. “While some of the things we do are very visible,” said Lt. Col. Kazimir Kostrubala, “it's the things below the surface we take pride in. We like to say ‘duck feet’ because that's a fair visual for our job. We load and unload cargo, fuel the base then climb into those fuel tanks, repair all the vehicles, drive everyone and their stuff where they need to be, and build bombs.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tara Stetler)