Metals Technology

Senior Airman Gabriel Franco, 374th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, welds a metal piece at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. The metals technology shop performs maintenance work with welding and machining equipment to keep Yokota’s aircraft flight-ready and repair equipment for various base agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott/Released)

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Senior Airman Gabriel Franco, 374th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, dons his personal protective equipment at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. Franco is one of many aircraft metals technology specialist who performs maintenance work with welding and machining equipment to keep Yokota’s aircraft flight-ready and repair equipment for various base agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott/Released)

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Senior Airman Gabriel Franco, 374th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, prepares to weld a metal piece at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. The metals technology shop often receives C-130 Hercules exhaust pipes to repair, utilizing the technicians' grinding and welding skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott/Released)

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Senior Airman Gabriel Franco, 374th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, welds a metal piece at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. The metals technology shop often receives C-130 Hercules exhaust pipes to repair, utilizing the technicians' grinding and welding skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott/Released)

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Airman 1st Class Michael Bedgood, 374th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology apprentice, manufactures a fixture at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. Through the use of computer numerically controlled machines as well as lathes, mills and precision measurement equipment, the metals technology airmen are able to fabricate essential aircraft parts that are no longer manufactured. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott/Released)

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Airman 1st Class Michael Bedgood, 374th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology apprentice, measures a fixture at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. The metal technology shop works on 20 to 80 pieces of equipment each week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott/Released)

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A face shield hangs on a wall in the 374th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology shop at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. Airmen wear leather gloves, safety glasses, shields and self-darkening welding helmets to protect against burns and ensure safety in the workplace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott/Released)

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Metals Technology

Published Sept. 8, 2016
By Senior Airman Delano Scott
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Senior Airman Gabriel Franco, 374th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, welds a metal piece at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. The metals technology shop performs maintenance work with welding and machining equipment to keep Yokota’s aircraft flight-ready and repair equipment for various base agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott/Released)