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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A close-up photo shows an airman wearing protective headgear, clothing and gloves uses a welding tool on a metal object. A small flashlight lights up the area.

Welding Work

Air Force Senior Airman Kyleeann Engle welds a piece of metal steel during a welding certification exam at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., July 16, 2024. Aircraft metals technology specialists are responsible for welding, fabricating and custom making metal components critical to the functioning of an aircraft.

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