U.S. Army Spc. Daniel Mitchell, a heavy vehicle operator with the 597th Transportation Brigade, 832nd Trans. Battalion, 688th Rapid Port Opening Element, performs preventative maintenance checks on a truck at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 16, 2019. The Soldiers of the 688th RPOE conduct preventive maintenance every week to ensure the unit’s vehicles are working properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)

U.S. Army Spc. Daniel Mitchell, a heavy vehicle operator assigned to the 597th Transportation Brigade, 832nd Trans. Battalion, 688th Rapid Port Opening Element, sweeps out the cab of a truck during preventative maintenance checks at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 16, 2019. The Soldiers of the 688th RPOE are not only responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the unit’s vehicles, but also ensuring they are clean. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)

U.S. Army Spc. Ka’Shawn Byrd, a transportation management coordinator assigned to the 597th Transportation Brigade, 832nd Trans. Battalion, 688th Rapid Port Opening Element, performs an oil check on a Humvee at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 16, 2019. The 688th RPOE maintains Humvees, different variations of forklifts, medium tactical vehicle and a load handling system to accomplish their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)

U.S. Army Pfc. Chris Beasely, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the 597th Transportation Brigade, 832nd Trans. Battalion, 688th Rapid Port Opening Element, gives hand signals to a Humvee driver to test the lights at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 16, 2019. Ensuring the lights and turn signals work allows the Soldiers to drive on main roads on and off the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)

U.S. Army Spc. Daniel Mitchell, a heavy vehicle operator assigned to the 597th Transportation Brigade, 832nd Trans. Battalion, 688th Rapid Port Opening Element, performs preventative maintenance checks at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 16, 2019. During the weekly maintenance check Mitchell examined the engine and looked over the inside and outside of the vehicle to ensure there were no damages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)

U.S. Army Pfc. Staci Kirkland, cargo specialist with the 597th Transportation Brigade, 832nd Trans. Battalion, 688th Rapid Port Opening Element, raises the arm of a forklift at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 16, 2019. The 10K forklift is used by the 688th RPOE during training to ensure Soldiers are experienced in the functions of the machine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)