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  • 20th EMS metals Airmen build mobile fabrication unit

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology shop at Shaw Air Force Base are dedicated to providing the right parts and tools to ensure aircraft readiness at home station and abroad. Drawing from their combined experience in deployed maintenance

  • NDI: finding cracks in the system

    Whether it’s a tiny crack unseen by the naked eye or a significant defect, non-destructive inspection specialists can identify and analyze damages in aircraft equipment and systems.

  • Fabrication flight: masters in metal

    Metals technicians support the mission by utilizing fabrication techniques to repair and overhaul countless tools and aircraft parts. The technicians strive to exercise safe and precise fabrication techniques to be able to sufficiently handle their intense workload.

  • Metals technicians support critical resources

    In a dark room, an Airman sweats, hunched over the intensity of his work. A face shield protects his eyes from the blinding light and sparks while he wields his experienced hands over unrefined metal, shaping it into an operational part.