The sword in The Rock

Photo By Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Bowcock | U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Justin Costanzo and Jarrod McMillian, 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintenance technicians, pose in front of The Rock after unveiling the new sword to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing with the commander, Col. Jason Hanover, and the command chief, Jose Barraza, Aug. 19, 2014, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Costanzo and McMillian spent over 140 man-hours designing and building the sword. Costanzo deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. and McMillian deployed from Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Bowcock)  

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09.05.2014

Story by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Bowcock 

386th Air Expeditionary Wing

UNDISCLOSED LOCATION - Many of us grew up hearing the legend of King Arthur, pulling the sword from the stone. Playing on that old tale, the 386th has a sword of its own in The Rock.

Staff Sgts. Justin Costanzo and Jarrod McMillian unveiled a new sword on Aug. 19, replacing the old one that was covered in rust from years of being outside in the elements with a new one made of aluminum and an aluminum-bronze alloy.

The duo are aircraft maintenance technicians from the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron who spent a combined total of over 140 man-hours designing and building the new sword.

“The job was fun because we were able to show our creative abilities that we don’t otherwise get to show off in a day to day capacity,” said Constanzo who deployed here from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. “I enjoyed the project and a chance to create something that will stay here for a long time to come.”

Thanks to their efforts, The Rock now has a shiny new facelift that will stand for years to come.

• Date Taken: 09.05.2014
• Date Posted: 09.05.2014 10:19
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