Aircraft metals technology Airmen seal success

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Barfield, 31st Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, uses Tungsten Inert Gas to weld a nitrogen cart booster stand, April 8, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The unit’s primary mission is to support F-16 Fighting Falcons and transient aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Areca T. Wilson/Released)

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Aircraft metals technology Airmen seal success

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Barfield, 31st Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, uses Tungsten Inert Gas to weld a nitrogen cart booster stand, April 8, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Metals technology Airmen design, weld and fabricate machine precision tools, components and assemblies for aerospace weapon systems and other support equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Areca T. Wilson/Released)

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Aircraft metals technology Airmen seal success

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Barfield, 31st Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, uses Tungsten Inert Gas to weld a nitrogen cart booster stand, April 8, 2015 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Airmen with the 31st Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology flight are responsible for fabricating and fixing Fighting Falcon F-16 aircraft parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Areca T. Wilson/Released)

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Aircraft metals technology Airmen seal success

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 31st Maintenance Squadron Metals technology flight use various tools to complete daily tasks at Air Base, Italy. They design, weld and fabricate machine precision tools, components and assemblies for aerospace weapon systems and other support equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Areca T. Wilson/Released)

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Aircraft metals technology Airmen seal success

Published April 8, 2015
By Senior Airman Areca T. Wilson
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- Airmen with the 31st Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology flight are responsible for fabricating and fixing F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft parts. They design and weld mission essential equipment at a moment's notice.