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Metals technology

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Airman 1st Class James Chazotte, 28th Maintenance Squadron metals technology apprentice, performs metal inert-gas welding during a training session, July 16. MIG welding is a form of welding used mainly for aerospace ground equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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Metals technology

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Airman 1st Class Travis Webb, 28th Maintenance Squadron metals technology apprentice, performs tungsten inert-gas welding on a piece of stainless steel, July 16. TIG welding is a precise form of welding that can be performed on a variety of metals. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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Metals technology

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Airman 1st Class James Chazotte, 28th Maintenance Squadron metals technology apprentice, performs metal inert-gas welding during a training session, July 16. Airmen in the metals tech shop train on a routine basis to maintain their skills. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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Photos: Metals techs train for precision

Published July 16, 2010