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Officials test a newly-completed fire suppressant system in Hangar 3 July 11 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The new system is used to protect aircraft housed within the hangar in case of a fire. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katherine Windish)

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Vierra Talon strengthens Aviano readiness

Members of the 31st Fighter Wing take an inventory of their mobility bags in preparation for a simulated deployment as part of a local readiness exercise at Aviano Air Base June 18. During the LRE, members were evaluated on their ability to deploy in support of contingencies at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)

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Vierra Talon strengthens Aviano readiness

Senior Airman Jared D. Swissler 31st Security Forces Squadron entry controller, assembles individual protective equipment in preparation for a simulated deployment as part of a local readiness exercise at Aviano Air Base June 18. During the LRE, members were evaluated on their ability to deploy in support of contingencies at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)

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Vierra Talon strengthens Aviano readiness

Members of the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare a pallet to load deployers’ mobility bags in support of a simulated contingency. The exercise helped provide on-the-job training for 31st LRS members as well as, helping them gauge their ability to process deploying members for short notice taskings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)

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Vierra Talon strengthens Aviano readiness

Members of the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare a cargo pallet for a simulated deployment as part of a local readiness exercise at Aviano Air Base June 18. During the four-day exercise, members simulated deploying in support of a contingency, going through preparation processes, base attacks and flying missions. (U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)

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Vierra Talon strengthens Aviano readiness

In preparation for a simulated deployment as part of a local readiness exercise, 1st Lt. Gregory D. Cappuzzo, 31st Comptroller Squadron, reviews a fellow squadron member’s mobility folder at Aviano Air Base June 18. Servicemembers currently in their air and space expeditionary force band are required to ensure they have up-to-date records and training to support contingencies at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)

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First responders test skills during MARE

A member of the 31st Medical Group waits for another casualty to be loaded into an ambulance during a major accident response exercise at Aviano Air Base June 20. Inspector general team members simulated a base attack to gauge first responders’ ability to react to an attack. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katherine Windish)

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First responders test skills during MARE

A medic treats a simulated casualty of an explosion during a major accident response exercise at Aviano Air Base June 20. Members of the 31st Medical Group were key players during the MARE and were graded on how well they were able to respond to the attack and treat patients. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Katherine Windish)

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First responders test skills during MARE

Members of the 31st Medical Group carry a simulated casualty to an ambulance during a major accident response exercise at Aviano Air Base June 20. During the MARE, inspectors were on-scene to assess first responders’ ability to react to crisis situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katherine Windish)

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First responders test skills during MARE

A 31st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter communicates with fellow first responders during a major accident response exercise at Aviano Air Base June 20. The MARE was part of a larger local readiness exercise geared toward gauging the wing’s ability to respond to contingencies and crisis situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katherine Windish)

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First responders test skills during MARE

A 31st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter assists two simulated casualties during a major accident response exercise at Aviano Air Base June 20. During the four-day readiness exercise the inspector general team created two scenarios to test the wing’s ability to respond to major accidents including a simulated explosion and C-130 crash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)

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First responders test skills during MARE

A flight surgeon checks the status of a simulated explosion casualty during a major accident response exercise at Aviano Air Base June 20. To add realism to the scenario, “victims” were painted with moulage and acted as if they were in pain. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)

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First responders test skills during MARE

Medics load a simulated casualty into an ambulance for treatment after a simulated explosion during a major accident response exercise at Aviano Air Base June 20. Members of the 31st Medical Group were key players during the MARE and were graded on how well they were able to respond to the attack and treat patients. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)

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First responders test skills during MARE

An inspector general augmentee questions a medic during a major accident response exercise at Aviano Air Base June 20. The IG team used the exercise to gauge the preparedness of Aviano first responders and their ability to work together to accomplish the mission during a crisis situation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)

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Phase inspectors keep jets flying

Senior Airman Christian Rodriguez Tanon, 31st Maintenance crew chief, secures engine parts after a post-inspection engine check June 21 at Aviano Air Base. Phase inspections require crew members to disassemble and reassemble all aircraft components to ensure they are running properly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katherine Windish)

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Phase inspectors keep jets flying

Senior Airman Steven Losada, 31st Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares to tow an F-16 Fighting Falcon June 21 at Aviano Air Base. During a phase inspection, Airmen from several different career fields work together to ensure the jets stay mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katherine Windish)

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Phase inspectors keep jets flying

Airman 1st Class Daniel Walling, 31st Maintenance Squadron crew chief, installs panels on a 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 June 21 at Aviano Air Base. During a phase inspection, team members check all aircraft components, including landing and cockpit gear, as well as electrical, avionics and weapons systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katherine Windish)

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Phase inspectors keep jets flying

Senior Airman Steven Losada, 31st Maintenance Squadron crew chief, installs a panel during a phase inspection on a 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 June 21 at Aviano Air Base. Phase inspections are completed every 400 flying hours to ensure jets are mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katherine Windish)

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New 555th FS commander takes the reins

Lt. Col. Karl Ingeman, (right) former 555th Fighter Squadron commander, passes the squadron guidon to Col. David Walker, (left) 31st Operations Group commander, relinquishing command of the “Nickel.” Lt. Col. John Peterson, formerly Ingeman’s second in command, took up the reins during a ceremony June 25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katherine Windish)

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New 555th FS commander takes the reins

Col. David Walker, 31st Operations Group commander, passes the 555th Fighter Squadron guidon to its new commander, Lt. Col. John Peterson, during a change of command ceremony June 25. Peterson steps up to take command of the “Nickel” after spending the past two years as director of operations for the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katherine Windish)

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