51st MXS metals technicians forge the fight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Clement Chhay, 51st Maintenance Squadron metals technology craftsman, practices welding a T-joint at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 22, 2023. Metals technicians from the 51st MXS ensure aircraft components meet required specifications and standards, enabling the 51st Fighter Wing jets to fight anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

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51st MXS metals technicians forge the fight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Clement Chhay, 51st Maintenance Squadron metals technology craftsman, poses for a photo at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 22, 2023. Metals technicians from the 51st MXS repair essential aircraft parts and are also tasked with creating components from scratch, ensuring nothing stops the 51st Fighter Wing from executing its mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

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51st MXS metals technicians forge the fight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Clement Chhay, 51st Maintenance Squadron metals technology craftsman, prepares a lathe at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 22, 2023. Metals technicians play an integral role in mission readiness by maintaining critical aircraft structures and components, ensuring the 51st Fighter Wing remains ready to “Fight Tonight.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

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51st MXS metals technicians forge the fight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Clement Chhay, 51st Maintenance Squadron metals technology craftsman, trains on welding techniques at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 22, 2023. Consistent training cultivates a proficiency level that enables metals technicians from the 51st MXS to swiftly maintain critical aircraft structures when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

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51st MXS metals technicians forge the fight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Clement Chhay, 51st Maintenance Squadron metals technology craftsman, squares a block on a lathe at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 22, 2023. Metals technicians from the 51st MXS use tools like lathes to craft and maintain critical components for 51st Fighter Wing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

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51st MXS metals technicians forge the fight

Published Dec. 29, 2023
By SrA Brittany Russell
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

51st Fighter Wing metals technicians hone their machinist and welding skills at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 22, 2023. From repairing essential aircraft components to creating parts from scratch, metals technicians play a critical role in the functioning of 51st Fighter Wing aircraft.