Airman 1st Class Diamond Robinson, 2nd Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight, repairs a B-52H Stratofortress engine cowling on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 29. Robinson replaced old rivets to ensure Barksdale's B-52Hs remain ready to fly at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)
Airman 1st Class Diamond Robison, 2nd Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight, installs new rivets on a B-52H engine cowling on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 29. Fabrication Airmen learn to repair damage and check for corrosion inside and outside an aircraft during their three-month long technical school. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)
Airman 1st Class David Schlott, 2nd Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight, sands down a B-52H Stratofortress engine cowling on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 29. With maintenance, painting and building parts needed for a B-52H, the fabrication flight ensures that Barksdale's B-52Hs are ready to complete missions worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)
Staff Sgt. Sam Taylor and Airman 1st Class Antonio Robison, 2nd Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight, repair a B-52H Stratofortress engine cowling on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 29. The fabrication flight handles the repair of the skin and coverings of the B-52H Stratofortress. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)
Airman 1st Class Wendell Brown, 2nd Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight, puts primer on B-52H Stratofortress brake components before adding the first coat of paint to them on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 29. Painting parts of the B-52H is just one responsibility of the sheet metal Airmen. Other responsibilities include making repairs and checking for corrosion. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)
The 2nd Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight is responsible for building and repairing airframes on Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The fabrication flight consists of Airmen with one of three Air Force Specialty Codes to include sheet metal, metals technology and non-destructive inspection. They are responsible for maintaining aircraft and checking for corrosion, building parts and X-raying aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)