U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyla Gish, 349th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technician, uses lathe to fabricate an aircraft part at Travis Air Force Base, California, Feb. 11, 2026. The Aircraft Metals Technology section of the fabrication flight is responsible for welding, machining and utilizing additive manufacturing to create precision parts to ensure aircraft and support equipment remain operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)
| Date Taken: | 02.11.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.17.2026 12:58 |
| Photo ID: | 9524113 |
| VIRIN: | 260211-F-OY799-1236 |
| Resolution: | 7360x4912 |
| Size: | 7.91 MB |
| Location: | TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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