Sophmore students from the Advanced Manufacturing class at Smith Vocational School in Northampton, Mass, stand for a photo during thier visit with the 104th Fighter WIng's Metals Technology shop to learn about differences between civilian and federal positions in the technical field, March 12, 2026, Barnes Air National Guard base, Westfield, Mass. The differences between civilian and federal careers in metals technology mainly come down to purpose and structure. Civilian roles are typically focused on generating profit, while federal positions emphasize cost efficiency and resource management. In the civilian sector, work is often divided across specialized shops for each part of the process, whereas federal workplaces are more likely to handle multiple aspects of the job within a single, unified facility. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Melanie J. Casineau)
| Date Taken: | 03.12.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.17.2026 14:35 |
| Photo ID: | 9570732 |
| VIRIN: | 260312-Z-UG828-1007 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 4.72 MB |
| Location: | WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, US |
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