Airmen Leadership School Graduate of May 2007.

Colonel Earl D. Matthews, 435th Air Base Wing commander, presents certificate to graduate Senior Airman Christopher Willis, from the 435th Public Affairs Squadron, during the graduation of Airmen Leadership School class of 2007.

Aviano Airman LEADs way to brighter future

Airman 1st Class Chase Ray receives a coin from Brig. Gen. Robert Yates, the 31st Fighter Wing commander, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, after it was announced April 26 that the 31st Security Forces Squadron's Airman Ray was accepted into the Air Force Academy preparatory school. Through the Leaders Encouraging Airman Development program Airman Ray hopes to be accepted into the Academy where he plans to pursue a degree in international relations and participate on the wrestling team. (Courtesy photo)

Aviano Olympics

Linda Jacobs runs toward her partner Irene Mason, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron, during the pushup and sit-up relay race. The squadron winners were: 31st MXS, first place; 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron, second place; and 31st Fighter Wing, third place. Photo by Staff Sgt. Bethann Caporaletti

Aviano Olympics

Air Force and Army first sergeants compete against a group of Aviano Airmen during a Tug of War competition at the Aviano Olympics May 1. The Airmen pulled their way to a victory against the first shirts. The Tug of War squadron winners were: 31st Maintenence Squadron, first place; 31st Maintenence Operations Squadron, second place; and 31st Operations Support Squadron, third place. Photo by Staff Sgt. Bethann Caporaletti

Promotion

LAJES FIELD, Azores, Portugal -- Col. Jeff Derrick, 65th Air Base Wing vice commander, congratulates recently promoted Airman 1st Class Jonathan Corado, 65th Logistics Readiness Squadron, during the Wing Recognition Ceremony here April 5, 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Marr)

Meritorious Service

LAJES FIELD, Azores, Portugal -- Col. Jeffrey Derrick, 65th Air Base Wing vice commander, presents Tech. Sgt. Lisa Nelson, 65th Air Base Wing Military Equal Opportunity, a Meritorious Service Medal March 27, 2007, for her outstanding service while assigned here. Sergeant Nelson is departing Lajes Field for her next assignment at Hurlburt Field, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Shilo Weir)