Metals technicians forge excellence for mission success

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gregory Bailey, 51st Maintenance Squadron metals technician, operates an angle grinder at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 7, 2023. The expertise of metals technicians directly supports the 51st Fighter Wing's mission by enabling the swift repair and fabrication of essential aircraft components, guaranteeing our jets are combat capable to fight anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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Metals technicians forge excellence for mission success

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gregory Bailey, 51st Maintenance Squadron metals technician, operates an angle grinder at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 7, 2023. Metals technicians play a pivotal role in upholding mission readiness by ensuring the structural integrity of our aircraft, guaranteeing they are always prepared to defend Osan and the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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Metals technicians forge excellence for mission success

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gregory Bailey, 51st Maintenance Squadron metals technician, operates an angle grinder at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 7, 2023. In the event of an aircraft component breaking, the 51st MXS aircraft metals technology section is tasked with repairing it or fabricating a new component from scratch, ensuring the swift and efficient continuation of aircraft operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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Metals technicians forge excellence for mission success

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gregory Bailey, 51st Maintenance Squadron metals technician, operates a lathe at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 7, 2023. Metals technicians utilize a range of machinery for fabricating and repairing essential aircraft components that are critical to maintaining the readiness and combat capability of A-10C Thunderbolt IIs and F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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Metals technicians forge excellence for mission success

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Green, 51st Maintenance Squadron metals technician, practices welding at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 7, 2023. Green trained his welding capabilities to enhance skills for his daily operations. Implementing consistent training as a metals technician helps develop innovative and highly skilled individuals to accomplish the 51st Fighter Wing mission of keeping aircraft ready to fight at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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Metals technicians forge excellence for mission success

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Green, 51st Maintenance Squadron metals technician, welds an angle joint at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 7, 2023. The 51st MXS aircraft metals technology section has the ability to create aircraft components from scratch, enabling the mission to continue without delays or interruptions due to component unavailability or backorders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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Metals technicians forge excellence for mission success

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Green, 51st Maintenance Squadron metals technician, poses for an environmental portrait at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 7, 2023. Through their expertise in inspecting, repairing, and maintaining critical aircraft structures and components, metals technicians uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and mission readiness, ultimately enabling 51st Fighter Wing aircraft to take flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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Metals technicians forge excellence for mission success

Published Sept. 13, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gregory Bailey, 51st Maintenance Squadron metals technician, operates an angle grinder at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 7, 2023. The expertise of metals technicians directly supports the 51st Fighter Wing's mission by enabling the swift repair and fabrication of essential aircraft components, guaranteeing our jets are combat capable to fight anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)