Air Force Airman 1st Class Thomas Kelley, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, operates a water-jet cutting machine Aug. 20, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Many parts created by the 18th EMS are machined to fit perfectly within their intended locations. Adjustments made can be within the thickness of a single strand of hair to ensure the fit meets mission-ready status.

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