Consolidated Unit Inspection

Firefighters from the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron exit a building after a simulated fire during consolidated unit inspection Sept. 18, 2012, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Aviano is currently a test base for the new “wing-driven” inspections designed to help synchronize inspections, assessments and evaluations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)

Consolidated Unit Inspection

Senior Airman Aaron Bolster, 31st Maintenance Squadron, and Airman 1st Class Jonathan De La Garza, 31st Maintenance Operations Squadron, throw a pallet net over a pallet during a consolidated unit inspection Sept. 18, 2012, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Aviano is currently a test base for the new “wing-driven” inspections schedule which will help synchronize inspections, assessments and evaluations to allow the base greater flexibility to inspect and fulfill their mission demands while ensuring Airmen are combat-ready at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Weaver)

Consolidated Unit Inspection

Firefighters from the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron review a simulated vehicle crash site during a consolidated unit inspection Sept. 17, 2012, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. During the inject, firefighters were graded on how well they responded to an accident where casualties were trapped inside a car. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katherine Tereyama)

Never forgotten

Aviano firefighters stand at parade rest during the 9/11 remembrance ceremony Sept. 11 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The ceremony was held at 3:59 p.m., to coincide with the time the first tower fell during the terrorist attacks 11 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Briana Jones)

Top chef

Senior Airman Amber Swearengin, 31st Maintenance Group knowledge operator, prepares to cook the main dish during the quarterly Aviano Top Chef Competition at the La Dolce Vita dining facility August 6 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The Company Grade Officer’s Council, Top 3 and Aviano Airmen Advisory Council were each represented by three members who worked to concoct a meal and dessert in one hour. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Briana Jones)

Top chef

Fruits and vegetables are being mixed to make salsa for the main course during the quarterly Aviano Top Chef Competition at the La Dolce Vita dining facility August 6 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The Company Grade Officer’s Council, Top 3 and Aviano Airmen Advisory Council were each represented by three members who competed to concoct a meal and dessert in one hour. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Briana Jones)