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Operation Platinum Wrench key to retaining mechanics
September 2, 2022 — Operation Platinum Wrench, held at the 88th Readiness Division-operated Draw Yard here in the spring and summer, is the tool to retain Soldiers who are in the mechanics occupational specialties. OPW which trained 239 service members this fiscal year provides mechanics in the division’s footprint which spans 19 states the chance to be trained by senior civilian contractors on their skills. These Soldiers could repair anything from vehicles which broke down en route to Fort McCoy to vehicles that break down in the field during the unit’s AT... MORE

88th Readiness Division mechanics gain in-depth knowledge during course
August 12, 2022 — Mechanics from Equipment Concentration Site 67 here are attending a week-long field level maintenance certification course to learn more about the family of medium tactical vehicles, Aug. 10, 2022... MORE

Mechanics from military police units turn wrenches during Operation Platinum Wrench
June 21, 2022 — The U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers who support military police units, specifically mechanics, had the opportunity to hone their skills during Operation Platinum Wrench at the 88th Readiness Division-operated Draw Yard here June 13-16 and June 20-23. They belonged to the 300th Military Police Brigade, Inkster, Michigan, which was undergoing annual training at the base from June 10-26... MORE

JLTV like no other vehicle
May 24, 2022 — The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle is gradually being added to the Army Reserve’s inventory of vehicles. To get ready, 88th Readiness Division mechanics are learning the intricacies of the JLTV’s suspension and electronics... MORE

Two 88th RD mechanics recall equipment volume, condition during Operation Desert Fix
March 10, 2022 — Many people are familiar with Operation Desert Shield/Storm and Operation Desert Fox. But not as many are aware of Operation Desert Fix where the heroes were the mechanics assigned to the Equipment Concentration Site 67 here... MORE

Mechanics stay current on skills at Operation Platinum Wrench
June 22, 2021 — Operation Platinum Wrench is a unique opportunity for the U.S. Army Reserve. Platinum Wrench provides in-depth training sessions here for mechanics so they can stay current on their skills on a variety of vehicles and Army equipment... MORE

Army Reserve Mechanics Have Platinum Wrenches
August 6, 2019 — Turning wrenches may not sound like a glamorous Army Reserve job, but for units that depend on well-tuned vehicles and equipment to perform their mission, the greasy mechanic deserves credit. Nearly two dozen Army Reserve mechanics from the 322nd Support Maintenance Company, Arden Hills, Minn., are completing their Annual Training (AT) at the 88th Readiness Division Draw Yard here getting on-the-job training in a program called Platinum Support. The Army Reserve mechanics are providing real-time services for units participating in Combat Support Training Exercise 93-03 and 93-04. When they leave for home, they’ll be followed by a new team of mechanics from their unit... MORE

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