welding

Troops created an “obstacle design” by welding metal rods to the top of the fence, pointing toward Mexico, and attaching more layers of wire over that.

Over the zaps of workers’ welding and beeps of a forklift, Cover representatives answered questions about the homes.

“You can count on everything to change,” she says in between welding and sanding a steel frame in her backyard.

They were trained for trades, but not prepared for professions: carpentry, welding, gardening, plumbing for the boys; sewing and cooking and nursing for the girls.

His brother has started a welding apprenticeship, with support in place to help him become fully qualified.