Airman 1st Class Joshua Crawford, 5th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metal technology apprentice, works on welding together parts of an engine cover, Oct. 24. Crawford is part of a dedicated team of metals technicians here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Pitts)
Airman 1st Class Joshua Crawford, 5th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metal technology apprentice, removes his protective face gear after welding rivets on parts of an engine cover, Oct. 24. Originally from Macon, Ga., Crawford is a metals technician with the 5th MXS welding section here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Pitts)
Airman 1st Class James Taber, 5th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metal technology apprentice, works on drilling new equipment, Oct. 24. Originally from Greenville, Tenn., Taber is part of a dedicated team of metals technicians here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Pitts)
Airmen assigned to the 5th Maintenance Squadron at Minot Air Force Base work to repair, build, and create materials and equipment essential to the mission of the B-52H Stratofortress. The welding section in the 5th MXS utilizes a variety of tools, including drills and saws, to complete the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Pitts)