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Behind the Scenes: 35th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight in action

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Andres, 35th Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, cuts a metal bar with a welding machine at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2024. Responsible for repairing and creating essential aircraft parts, aircraft metals technology specialists act as the Air Force’s mechanics and welders. These specialists weld, fabricate and create custom metal components that are critical for aircraft functionality which keeps Misawa Air Base ready to attack and defend. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Behind the Scenes: 35th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight in action

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Andres, 35th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) metals technology journeyman, cuts a metal bar with a welding machine at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2024. The 35th MXS aircraft metals technicians employ their skills to fabricate and modify aircraft parts to meet mission requirements, bolstering Misawa's capacity to protect the Indo-Pacific region by strengthening partnerships, and power projection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Behind the Scenes: 35th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight in action

U.S. Air Force Airman Mya Camelot, 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, performs an aircraft maintenance procedure as part of her training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2024. Aircraft maintenance tools help improve the accuracy and efficacy of the work performed by Airmen to ensure a quick deploy of air power in the event of a real-world contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Behind the Scenes: 35th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight in action

U.S. Air Force Airman Mya Camelot, 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, performs an aircraft maintenance procedure as part of her training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2024. Aircraft structural maintenance Airmen learn how to reinforce the structural integrity of aircrafts which ensures lethal readiness against possible threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Behind the Scenes: 35th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight in action

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Samuel Oakes, 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, performs maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2024. As an aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, Oakes ensures the aircraft’s integrity, which contributes to the formidable presence and lethal capabilities in defense of our nation's interests and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Behind the Scenes: 35th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight in action

U.S. Air Force Airman Mya Camelot, 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, places a bit into a drill to conduct aircraft maintenance at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2024. They use various methods to build, install and replace parts from scratch to restore the structural integrity of the aircraft and give our pilots the ability to defend the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Welding Weasels; 35th MXS mend Falcon mission

Slag sits on a steel bar at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 1, 2017. Slag consists of all the impurities left over from heated metal. Airmen scrub away the substance with a wire brush and make final touches on the weld if needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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Welding Weasels; 35th MXS mend Falcon mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Elfie Diltz, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology technician, scrubs away slag from a steel bar at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 1, 2017. Slag consist of all the impurities left over from heated metal. The substance remains on the surface which is brushed away with a wired brush after a weld. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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Welding Weasels; 35th MXS mend Falcon mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Elfie Diltz, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology technician, welds steel bars together at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 1, 2017. Once Airmen have arrived to Misawa, they are given one year to complete their certifications work on aircraft. After receiving credentials, they work to further their welding skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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Welding Weasels; 35th MXS mend Falcon mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Elfie Diltz, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology technician, welds on an acorn table at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 1, 2017. The table is made with a special coating to prevent hot metals from sticking to its surface and includes numerous slots for users to fasten parts while working. The shop makes the F-16 Fighting Falcon mission continue by providing fixes to aircraft parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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Welding Weasels; 35th MXS mend Falcon mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Elfie Diltz, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology technician, turns a wire speed dial at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 1, 2017. The dial controls how fast it feeds metal into a CP-300 gas metal arc welder, providing extra material to bind other parts together. The flight repairs metal for the F-16 Fighting Falcon, ensuring its power projection across the Indo-Asian Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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