The drive and dedication of 5th LRS vehicle mechanics Published Jan. 31, 2014 By Airman 1st Class Apryl Hall Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle mechanics work on vehicles at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 28, 2014. Vehicle mechanics are responsible for the maintenance of all government-owned vehicles on base. While maintaining all vehicles from sedans to fire trucks, the vehicle mechanics work out of 11 different facilities across base.