Hendrik Ecker, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle mechanic technician, removes a lug nut from a tire at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 14, 2016. Ramstein recently revived its Local National Apprenticeship program, choosing 21 local nationals, including Ecker, for vocational training. He will be working alongside the 86th VRS Airmen for three-and-a-half to four years.

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