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7th Air Force

Forging the Force: Wolf Pack Welders

Staff Sgt. Tyler Hester, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, welds a metal sign together at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2022. The 8th CES’ structural Airmen have many responsibilities, such as building and constructing steel structures, which involves welding and soldering. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Forging the Force: Wolf Pack Welders

Airman Samual Arnold, 8th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight aircraft metals technician, welds a piece of metal at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2022. The metals technicians of the 8th MXS are responsible for welding, fabricating and custom-making the metal components critical to the functioning of Kunsan’s fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Forging the Force: Wolf Pack Welders

Published April 19, 2022
By Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Staff Sgt. Tyler Hester, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, welds a metal sign together at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2022. The 8th CES’ structural Airmen have many responsibilities, such as building and constructing steel structures, which involves welding and soldering. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)