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Airmen innovation saves Marines thousands

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yunus Janajreh, 33rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technologist, measures an actuating lever Oct. 3, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The metals technology team assembled 10 levers with three spares for under $2,000 in five days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)

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Airmen innovation saves Marines thousands

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yunus Janajreh, 33rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technologist, holds an actuating lever Oct. 3, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The lever has an expected life expectancy of more than a decade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)

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Airmen innovation saves Marines thousands

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua McGirt, 33rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technologist, works a metal cutting machine Oct. 3, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The metals technology team was tasked with this project because of their experience with innovating and creating parts and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)

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Airmen innovation saves Marines thousands

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Timothy Bergin, 33rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technologist, attaches a metal rod to a machine Oct. 3, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The metal rod is used to make pins that insert into the actuating levers for stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)

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Airmen innovation saves Marines thousands

Airmen from the 33rd Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight saved the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing thousands of dollars by manufacturing an aircraft part for the F-35B Lightning II Sept. 17-21, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The purpose of the aircraft part is to test functionality of a component within the STOVL system of the F-35B. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)

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Creating a helping hand

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Timothy Bergin, 33rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, stands with his prosthetic prototype June 13, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Bergin used the knowledge he gained from a computer numerical control and heating course, and from within his career field to customize and improve a prosthetic while off duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)

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Creating a helping hand

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Timothy Bergin, 33rd Maintnenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, holds his prototype prosthetic June 13, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Bergin found a model of a prosthetic online and began customizing it to improve functionality, lifespan and appearance. In addition to improvements, he says he can reproduce the hand for less than $20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)

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Lightning in the night

An F-35A Lightning II awaits permission to taxi May 30, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)

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