SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- The 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron's sheet metal shop is responsible for ensuring a wide variety of F-15E Strike Eagles parts continuously meet Air Force standards.
There are currently 75 Airmen assigned to the shop, who assemble structural parts and components on the wing's 94 Strike Eagles. The Airmen are responsible for preserving the structural integrity of these Strike Eagles.
During a 76 day training course in Pensacola, Fla., the Airmen learn how to design, repair, modify and fabricate, metal, plastic, composite and bonded structural parts and components for the aircraft. They are also trained on applying preservative treatments to aircraft missiles, aerospace ground equipment and support equipment.