"Staff Sgt. Adam Boyd, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron structural supervisor, welds a box blade for a snow plow, Feb. 27. Structures Airmen perform jobs such as this one to save the Air Force from having to possibly spend money on parts made by civilian companies."
This is from an Air Force page about the team at WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. who work at "Ensuring the B-2 Spirit can provide global response to world emergencies 24/7"
The B-2 Spirit is a stealth bomber manufactured by Northrop Grumman.
This..maybe worth nothing... also from the above article
"It was just too cold for the human body to function properly in that kind of element," he said. "Now that we've closed the building, those mechanics can get components into the aircraft in a faster, more reliable manner."
Since the tasks flight members perform affect every shop on base, they maintain knowledge and proficiency in tasks that include, but are not limited to, metal fabrication, welding, woodwork, carpentry, brazing and masonry."
"From the repair of ceiling tiles, to the maintenance of various vault doors where mission planning occurs, everything structural Airmen are responsible for is critical to Team Whiteman's mission and morale, said Boyd."
Like I said, not sure what to think of the who what when why where.... other than, will How be along with it?
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Chad_Stethoscope ago
The picture is taken from an article Keeping structures strong. Photo caption:
"Staff Sgt. Adam Boyd, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron structural supervisor, welds a box blade for a snow plow, Feb. 27. Structures Airmen perform jobs such as this one to save the Air Force from having to possibly spend money on parts made by civilian companies."
This is from an Air Force page about the team at WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. who work at "Ensuring the B-2 Spirit can provide global response to world emergencies 24/7"
The B-2 Spirit is a stealth bomber manufactured by Northrop Grumman.
flyingcuttlefish ago
I had trouble seeing the page - but it is viewable on the archive copy -
http://archive.is/MQHcJ
squirreltruth ago
This..maybe worth nothing... also from the above article "It was just too cold for the human body to function properly in that kind of element," he said. "Now that we've closed the building, those mechanics can get components into the aircraft in a faster, more reliable manner."
Since the tasks flight members perform affect every shop on base, they maintain knowledge and proficiency in tasks that include, but are not limited to, metal fabrication, welding, woodwork, carpentry, brazing and masonry." "From the repair of ceiling tiles, to the maintenance of various vault doors where mission planning occurs, everything structural Airmen are responsible for is critical to Team Whiteman's mission and morale, said Boyd."
Like I said, not sure what to think of the who what when why where.... other than, will How be along with it?