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31st MXS metals shop new 3D printing capability will save man hours, money

A Stratasys F900 3D printer creates a mold at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 12, 2024. Airmen at the metals shop will be able to use the 3D printer as an additive manufacturing tool to make prototypes before creating the subtractive part for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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31st MXS metals shop new 3D printing capability will save man hours, money

3D printed parts are placed in front of the new 31st Maintenance Squadron metals shop’s Stratasys F900 3D printer prior to a ribbon cutting ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 12, 2024. The 31st MXS fabrication flight produces about 63 local manufactured tools per year, and over 350 minor aircraft components per year and with the potential man hour and material savings by this new technology, those numbers could increase significantly by 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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31st MXS metals shop new 3D printing capability will save man hours, money

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Abram Reyes, 31st Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technician journeyman, checks maintenance parts of the 31st MXS metals shop Stratasys F900 3D printer at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 12, 2024. After receiving the 3D printer and computer software, an additive manufacturing engineer visited Aviano Air Base and trained 2 Airmen on how to maintain, program, troubleshoot to fully understand, operate and qualify the 3D printer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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31st MXS metals shop new 3D printing capability will save man hours, money

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Espinosa, 31st Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technician craftsman, checks the progress of a 3D printed part at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 12, 2024. The 31st MXS fabrication flight produces about 63 local manufactured tools per year, and over 350 minor aircraft components per year and with the potential man hour and material savings by this new technology, those numbers could increase significantly by 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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BAK-12 installation strengthens Slovak partnership

A cable from a new Barrier Arresting Kit-12 stretches across the runway at Malacky Air Base, Slovakia, July 10, 2024. The new BAK-12 system is an example of how the United States and allies can work together to ensure global security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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BAK-12 installation strengthens Slovak partnership

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing inspect a Barrier Arresting Kit-12 following a certification test of the system at Malacky Air Base, Slovakia, July 10, 2024. The 435th AGOW Airmen assisted the Slovak Air Force with the complete demolition, rebuild, and installation of the new BAK-12 system, allowing F-16’s to land at Malacky AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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BAK-12 installation strengthens Slovak partnership

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Bartlett, 435th Air Ground Operation Wing commander, right, speaks with Martin Vojtašovič, Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic state secretary following a handover ceremony at Malacky Air Base, Slovakia, July 10, 2024. During the ceremony, Bartlett reflected on his appreciation for the U.S. and Slovak friendship and the nations shared commitment to peace and security around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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BAK-12 installation strengthens Slovak partnership

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Bartlett, 435th Air Ground Operation Wing commander, presents a certificate of training to Slovak Air Force members at Malacky Air Base, Slovakia, July 10, 2024. Six Slovak AF members were awarded the certificates for completing the USAF BAK-12 Aircraft Arresting System Operations and Maintenance training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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BAK-12 installation strengthens Slovak partnership

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Bartlett, 435th Air Ground Operation Wing commander, addresses U.S. and Slovak Air Force service members during a handover ceremony at Malacky Air Base, Slovakia, July 10, 2024. Bartlett expressed deep gratitude for the dedication, skill, and hard work both forces provided to enhance operational capabilities and strengthen the bonds of friendship between the United States and Slovakia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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BAK-12 installation strengthens Slovak partnership

Gautam Rana, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Slovak Republic, presents a plaque to Martin Vojtašovič, Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic state secretary, during a handover ceremony at Malacky Air Base, Slovakia, July 10, 2024. The ceremony celebrated the successful installation of a new Barrier Arresting Kit-12, and signified the handover of responsibility of the system to the Slovak AF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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BAK-12 installation strengthens Slovak partnership

Gautam Rana, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Slovak Republic, speaks during a handover ceremony at Malacky Air Base, Slovakia, July 10, 2024. During the ceremony, Rana recognized the collaborative efforts of the U.S. and Slovak Air Force in completing the installation of a new Barrier Arresting Kit-12 ahead of schedule, finishing the anticipated one-year project in nine months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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BAK-12 installation strengthens Slovak partnership

Slovak Air Force service members stand in formation during a handover ceremony at Malacky Air Base, Slovakia, July 10, 2024. The ceremony celebrated the successful certification of a new Barrier Arresting Kit-12, a mechanical barrier that aids in decelerating aircraft when landing, and signified the handover of responsibility of the system to the Slovak AF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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BAK-12 installation strengthens Slovak partnership

Martin Vojtašovič, Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic state secretary, speaks to Slovak Air Force troops in formation during a handover ceremony at Malacky Air Base, Slovakia, July 10, 2024. During the ceremony, Vojtašovič assumed responsibility for a new Barrier Arresting Kit-12, a mechanical barrier that aids in decelerating aircraft when landing, installed at Malacky AB with the support of the 435th Air Ground Operation Wing Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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BAK-12 installation strengthens Slovak partnership

A new Barrier Arresting Kit-12 passes a certification test by successfully decelerating a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, at Malacky Air Base, Slovakia, July 10, 2024. The BAK-12 installation aims to increase collaboration and responsiveness to global challenges by widening the scope of operating locations and strengthening the partnership with Slovakia as a North Atlantic Treaty Organization ally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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BAK-12 installation strengthens Slovak partnership

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, decelerates using a Barrier Arresting Kit-12 at Malacky Air Base, Slovakia, July 10, 2024. A team of 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Airmen, 31st Fighter Wing pilots and the Slovak Air Force worked together to ensure the successful installation of the BAK-12 to enable F-16 Fighting Falcons to land at Malacky AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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BAK-12 installation strengthens Slovak partnership

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, catches the cable of a Barrier Arresting Kit-12 during a certification test at Malacky Air Base, Slovakia, July 10, 2024. The BAK-12 installation aims to increase collaboration and responsiveness to global challenges by widening the scope of U.S. operating locations and strengthening the partnership with Slovakia as a North Atlantic Treaty Organization ally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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BAK-12 installation strengthens Slovak partnership

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano, Italy, arrives at Malacky Air Base, Slovakia, July 10, 2024. A total of two F-16’s teamed up with the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing to perform a certification test on a newly installed Barrier Arresting Kit-12. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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BAK-12 installation strengthens Slovak partnership

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Bartlett, 435th Air Ground Operation Wing commander, right, presents a challenge coin to Tech. Sgt. Justin Smith, 435th Construction and Training Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of U.S. Air Forces in Europe aircraft dressing system theater operations, at Malacky Air Base, Slovakia, July 10, 2024. Smith was a key player on the team that installed a new Barrier Arresting Kit-12 at Malacky AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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31st FW trains with Italian air force Eurofighters

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron clean an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 11, 2024. The ability of U.S. forces and equipment to operate in conjunction with our Allies and partners is critical to bolstering an extended network of alliances and partnerships capable of decisively meeting the challenges of today and tomorrow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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31st FW trains with Italian air force Eurofighters

U.S. Air Force and Italian air force members talk beside ITAF Eurofighter Typhoons, assigned to the 51st Wing at Istrana Air Base, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July, 11, 2024. Working with our host nation counterparts allows us to continuously train and strengthen cohesion among our allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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