“Pallet Spear” innovation saves time, enhances safety
Staff Sgt. Daniel Schnaars, 87th Aerial Port Squadron air freight representative, uses a pallet spear to grab and lift a top net from a tall pallet so Staff Sgt. Kirk Laytart, 87th APS passenger service representative, can pull it off and away from the pallet during the breaking down process at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, May 4, 2024. The Airmen are developing the spear to replace the inefficient ladder system currently in use to remove nets from pallets and would also be a more safe option.