A computer numeric controlled milling machine molds a block of aluminum into an aircraft component April, 11, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The metals tech Airmen can mass produce 100 to 200 aircraft parts at a time, reducing wait times for aircraft parts by more than half. ( Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Sommer Giron)

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