Maintaining the mission

Staff Sgt. Ryan Bala, 154th Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, fabricates a part for an aircraft at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 26, 2024. The 154th MXS metals technology Airmen are trained to manipulate metal with a variety of machinery to increase the longevity of the transportation airframes stationed at Hickam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper)

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Maintaining the mission

A computer numerical control mill prepares to cut metal in the 15th Wing’s fabrication shop at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan, 26, 2024. 15th Maintenance Squadron metals technology Airmen are responsible for welding and fabricating essential custom-made parts critical to the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper)

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Maintaining the mission

Richard Ababan, 15th Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, uses a computer numerical control mill to cut metal in the wing’s fabrication shop at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 26, 2024. The 15th MXS metals technology Airmen are trained to manipulate metal with a variety of machinery to increase the longevity of the transportation airframes stationed at Hickam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper)

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Richard Ababan, 15th Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, uses a computer numerical control mill to cut metal in the wing’s fabrication shop at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 26, 2024. 15th MXS metals technology Airmen are responsible for welding and fabricating essential custom-made parts critical to the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper)

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Senior Airman Nigel Levy, 15th Maintenance Squadron metals technology specialist, prepares to weld two pieces of metal together at the wing’s fabrication shop at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 26, 2024. The 15th MXS metals technology Airmen are trained to manipulate metal with a variety of machinery to increase the longevity of the transportation airframes stationed at Hickam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper)

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Maintaining the mission

Senior Airman Nigel Levy, 15th Maintenance Squadron metals technology specialist, welds two pieces of metal together at the wing’s fabrication shop at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 26, 2024. 15th MXS metals technology Airmen are responsible for welding and fabricating essential custom-made parts critical to the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper)

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Maintaining the mission

Senior Airman Nigel Levy, 15th Maintenance Squadron metals technology specialist, welds two pieces of metal together at the wing’s fabrication shop at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 26, 2024. The 15th MXS metals technology Airmen are trained to manipulate metal with a variety of machinery to increase the longevity of the transportation airframes stationed at Hickam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper)

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Maintaining the mission

Senior Airman Nigel Levy, 15th Maintenance Squadron metals technology specialist, welds two pieces of metal together at the wing’s fabrication shop at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 26, 2024. The 15th MXS metals technology Airmen are trained to manipulate metal with a variety of machinery to increase the longevity of the transportation airframes stationed at Hickam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper)

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Maintaining the mission

Senior Airman Nigel Levy, 15th Maintenance Squadron metals technology specialist, welds two pieces of metal together at the wing’s fabrication shop at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 26, 2024. 15th MXS metals technology Airmen are responsible for welding and fabricating essential custom-made parts critical to the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper)

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Maintaining the mission

Published Jan. 29, 2024

Staff Sgt. Ryan Bala, 154th Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, fabricates a part for an aircraft at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 26, 2024. The 154th MXS metals technology Airmen are trained to manipulate metal with a variety of machinery to increase the longevity of the transportation airframes stationed at Hickam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper)