Forging the Fight: 378th EMXS fabrication flight
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jeremy Lopez, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology specialist, welds an aluminum component within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 4, 2025. 378th EMXS aircraft metals technology specialists are highly trained in welding, machining, fabrication and are responsible for diagnosing, repairing and producing precision metal components essential to maintaining aircraft structural integrity and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)