Tactical Air Control Party

First Lt. Patrick Bonner, 8th Air Support Operations Squadron tactical air control party air liaison officer, and Slovenian army Staff Sgt. Rudolf Rot, joint terminal attack controller instructor, look for a Slovenian PC-9M aircraft April 19, 2013, at a training range in Pocek, Slovenia. U.S. Air Force TACPs train with other allied countries to help maintain proficiency with cutting-edge technology, including communications, computers, digital networks, targeting and surveillance equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz)

Tactical Air Control Party

First Lt. Patrick Bonner, 8th Air Support Operations Squadron tactical air control party air liaison officer, radios a Slovenian pilot April 19, 2013, at a training range in Pocek, Slovenia. Trained in all types of warfare, TACPs are proficient in a variety of technology, a range of weaponry, and can advise, support and advocate ground commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz)

New base access system goes into effect May 10

31st Security Forces Airmen use new Installation Access Control System handheld devices to scan and validate ID cards May 2, 2013, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The Installation Access Control System provides the capability to maintain an automated historical record of personnel who have accessed U.S. Air Forces in Europe installations, receive immediate notification when a barred individual attempts to enter the installation, as well as support Force Protection Condition measures related to installation access control. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Justin Weaver)

New base access system goes into effect May 10

Master Sgt. Jeffrey Stuart, 31st Security Forces NCO in charge of installation security, trains security forces Airmen on the features of a new handheld device used to scan and validate ID cards at installation control points May 2, 2013, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The Installation Access Control System provides the capability to maintain an automated historical record of personnel who have accessed U.S. Air Forces in Europe installations, receive immediate notification when a barred individual attempts to enter the installation, as well as support Force Protection Condition measures related to installation access control. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Justin Weaver)

Exterminating pests

A danger label is placed on a John Deer Gator truck that carries a WeedSeeker Model 650 pesticide, to remind personnel that the vehicle carries hazardous chemicals at Aviano Air Base, Italy April 15, 2013. As well as preventing weed growth, pest technicians are responsible for applying environmentally-friendly chemicals to exterminate any pests on base and removing carcasses off the road. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz)

Exterminating pests

Different types of rodents, found at Aviano Air Base, Italy, are displayed at the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron pest management office April 16, 2013, to remind pest technicians what to look out for on base. The 31st Civil Engineer Squadron pest management team is responsible for eradicating rodents and insects that attempt to hide in buildings during fall and winter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz)