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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dominick Ferneding, an aircraft metals technology craftsman with the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, poses with an oxy torch at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2021. After completing basic military training, Ferneding attended technical school at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, for 67 days in order to learn his trade. Aircraft metal technology members are skilled professionals in welding, fabricating, and custom-making metal components critical to the functioning of an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dominick Ferneding, an aircraft metals technology craftsman with the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, puts away his hand tools after welding at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2021. Practicing welding techniques during downtime is key for Airmen to perfect their skills. Aircraft Metals technology members are responsible for repairing and creating essential aircraft parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dominick Ferneding, an aircraft metals technology craftsman with the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, uses an oxy torch to cut a piece of metal at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2021. In oxy cutting, a torch is used to get the metal to its kindling temperature, before a stream of oxygen is focused on the metal. It’s burnt into a metal oxide, until the kerf extrudes slag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yosselin Perla)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dominick Ferneding, an aircraft metals technology craftsman with the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, oxy cuts a piece of metal at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2021. In oxy cutting, two pieces of metal are melted until there’s a shared pool of molten metal. Acetylene is the most commonly used fuel for oxy cutting and it burns at between 3,200 to 3,500 C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dominick Ferneding, an aircraft metals technology craftsman with the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, practices welding techniques with an oxy torch at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2021. Wearing a welding helmet is required for aircraft metals technology members to protect their eyes from debris and radiant energy. Helmets help prevent flash burns, a painful inflammation of the cornea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dominick Ferneding, an aircraft metals technology craftsman with the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, adjusts the pressure levels of an oxy torch at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2021. The oxy torch is used to mix oxygen and acetylene in definite proportions. The torch also controls the volume of these gases burning at the welding tip. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dominick Ferneding, an aircraft metals technology craftsman with the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, puts on his welding gloves at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2021. Wearing the proper personal protective equipment is essential when working with metals technology. Welding gloves protect welders from electrical shock, extreme heat and ultraviolet and infrared radiation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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18th EMS technician hones welding skills

Published March 8, 2021
By Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros, Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte, Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla
18th Wing Public Affairs

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