6/27/2012 - 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)

6/27/2012 - 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)

6/27/2012 - 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)

6/27/2012 - 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)

6/27/2012 - 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)