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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Swenson practices shielded metal arc welding June 4, 2009, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Personnel from vehicle mechanics and body shop are completing a newly implemented welding course at the Pacific Air Forces Transportation Training Center. Swenson, a vehicular equipment maintenance journeyman, is assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Swenson practices shielded metal arc welding June 4, 2009, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Personnel from vehicle mechanics and body shop are completing a newly implemented welding course at the Pacific Air Forces Transportation Training Center. Swenson, a vehicular equipment maintenance journeyman, is assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron.

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