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A U.S. Air Force Airmen brushes a freshly welded piece of metal as part of an aircraft part.

May 21 2025

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Airman 1st Class Aden Brown

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Stevie Wright, 15th Maintenance Squadron metals technician journeyman, uses a brush on a freshly welded surface on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 22, 2025. Metals tech Airmen are both machinists and welders, trained to work on everything from aircraft frames to ground equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

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 A U.S. Air Force Airmen welds a piece of metal as part of an aircraft part.

May 21 2025

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Airman 1st Class Aden Brown

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Felix Witiaksono, 15th Maintenance Squadron metals technician apprentice, uses a welding gun on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 22, 2025. Metals technology specialists are highly trained in welding, machining and fabrication, responsible for diagnosing, repairing and producing precision metal components essential to maintaining aircraft structural integrity and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

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 A U.S. Air Force Airmen welds a piece of metal as part of an aircraft part.

May 21 2025

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Airman 1st Class Aden Brown

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Felix Witiaksono, 15th Maintenance Squadron metals technician apprentice, uses a welding gun on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 22, 2025. Metals technology specialists are highly trained in welding, machining and fabrication, responsible for diagnosing, repairing and producing precision metal components essential to maintaining aircraft structural integrity and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

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 Two U.S. Air Force Airmen look over a piece of metal before performing a welding task in their shop.

May 21 2025

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Airman 1st Class Aden Brown

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Stevie Wright, 15th Maintenance Squadron metals technician journeyman, and Airman 1st Class Felix Witiaksono, 15 MXS metals technician apprentice, use a welding tool on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 22, 2025. Metals tech Airmen are both machinists and welders, trained to work on everything from aircraft frames to ground equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

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 A U.S. Air Force Airmen talks to civilians in a hangar on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.

May 20 2025

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Airman 1st Class Aden Brown

Honorary commanders from the 15th Wing listen to Tech. Sgt. Christopher Curry, 15th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment superintendent, about the capabilities and importance of the work his unit performs during a 15 MXS tour on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 2025. The 15th Wing’s honorary commanders’ program is designed to strengthen community relations between the military and civilian communities throughout the state of Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

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 U.S. Air Force Airmen and honorary commanders pose for a group photo under the tail of a aircraft.

May 20 2025

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Airman 1st Class Aden Brown

Members of the 15th Wing maintenance team and honorary commanders pose for a photo under the tail of a C-17 Globemaster III during a 15th Maintenance Squadron tour on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 20, 2025. The 15th Wing’s honorary commanders’ program is designed to strengthen community relations between the military and civilian communities throughout the state of Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

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A U.S. Air Force Airmen brushes a freshly welded piece of metal as part of an aircraft part. A U.S. Air Force Airmen welds a piece of metal as part of an aircraft part. A U.S. Air Force Airmen welds a piece of metal as part of an aircraft part. Two U.S. Air Force Airmen look over a piece of metal before performing a welding task in their shop. A U.S. Air Force Airmen talks to civilians in a hangar on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. U.S. Air Force Airmen and honorary commanders pose for a group photo under the tail of a aircraft.