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Behind the Scenes: 35th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight in action
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs June 10, 2024
Airman 1st Class Andre Medina
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs June 10, 2024
(Airman 1st Class Andre Medina, U.S. Air Force)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Andres, 35th Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, cuts a metal bar with a welding machine at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2024. Responsible for repairing and creating essential aircraft parts, aircraft metals technology specialists act as the Air Force’s mechanics and welders. These specialists weld, fabricate and create custom metal components that are critical for aircraft functionality which keeps Misawa Air Base ready to attack and defend.