31st Communications Squadron Mission Spotlight

Senior Airmen Skyler Shull and Tony Terry and Airman 1st Class Austin Johnson perform antenna maintenance training June 12, 2013, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The training included different maintenance techniques, which help them to trust their rappelling equipment. Johnson, Shull and Terry are K-1 antenna system technicians with the 31st Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Michael Battles)

31st Communications Squadron Mission Spotlight

Senior Airman Devan Poissant, 31st Communications Squadron radar journeyman, performs a radar systems check June 12, 2013, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 31st CS is responsible for the planning, installation, operations and maintenance of more than $100 million in command, control, communications and computer systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Michael Battles)

31st Communications Squadron Mission Spotlight

An oscilloscope measures signal voltage variances June 11, 2013, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 31st Communication Squadron airfield systems office uses a variety of equipment to monitor Aviano’s airfield and local weather. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Michael Battles)

31st Communications Squadron Mission Spotlight

Senior Airman Jared Beatty, 31st Communications Squadron airfield systems technician, inspects an airfield instrument landing system June 11, 2013, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The AILS are responsible for safely guiding aircraft on approach and landing at Aviano. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Michael Battles)

31st Surgical Operations Squadron

Staff Sgt. Luis Reyes, 31st Surgical Operations Squadron orthopedic clinic NCO in charge, practices applying a cast May 23, 2013, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The squadron offers obstetrical, surgical and inpatient clinical care services. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)

31st Surgical Operations Squadron

Airmen from the 31st Surgical Operations Squadron prepare for surgery May 23, 2013, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Orthopedic surgeons examine, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. They also schedule operations, examine patients and manage orthopedic surgery services. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)