By Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz, 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs / Published July 03, 2013
Participants present themselves during the 15th edition of Ballo delle Debuttanti June 30, 2013, in Cordenons, Italy. The ball hosted 38 debutants that were accompanied by members from the 31st Fighter Wing, the 132nd Brigata corazzata (Italian Army) and other local Italians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)
Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz presents a rose to Alice Bertolin during the 15th edition of Ballo delle Debuttanti June 30, 2013, in Cordenons, Italy. The dance is a tradition dating back to the 1800s that introduces women into society when they are considered mature enough, typically by 17 to 18 years of age. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)
Debutants dance during the 15th edition of Ballo delle Debuttanti June 30, 2013, in Cordenons, Italy. The dance is a tradition dating back to the 1800s that introduces women into society when they are considered mature enough, typically by 17 to 18 years of age. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)
(From left) Airman 1st Class Joshua Blackburn and Airman Ryan Conroy present their debutants during the 15th edition of Ballo delle Debuttanti June 30, 2013, in Cordenons, Italy. The ball hosted 38 debutants that were accompanied by members from the 31st Fighter Wing, the 132nd Brigata corazzata (armored brigade) and other local Italians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)