Metal technicians spark excellence
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman 1st Class Douglas Williams, 52 Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology apprentice, adjust oxygen-to-acetylene ratio to start a torch at Bldg. 41 here March 7. The fabrication flight repair aircraft and support equipment fabricate assets that cannot be bought using computer numerical controlled machines and welding equipment. Fabrication keep 51 F-16 and A-10 aircraft repaired, as well as equipment and facilities worth over $992 million ready to provide combat power to the current flight through precise repairs to all assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Toon/Released)