7/12/2012 - Maj. Gen. Noel T. Jones, U.S. Air Forces in Europe vice commander, meets with 31st Fighter Wing leaders and air traffic controllers in the tower July 12 during his first visit to Aviano Air Base, Italy since his appointment as the USAFE vice commander June 19. During his visit, Jones met with base officials to discuss the wing’s mission, toured installation facilities and met with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katherine Windish)

7/12/2012 - Maj. Gen. Noel T. Jones, U.S. Air Forces in Europe vice commander, is greeted by 31st Fighter Wing leaders July 12 upon arrival to Aviano Air Base, Italy. Jones was appointed to the position of vice commander on June 19 and this is his first visit to Aviano. During his visit, Jones met with base officials to discuss the wing’s mission, toured installation facilities and met with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katherine Windish)