Launching a Fighting Falcon
Col. Anthony Abernathy, 31st Operations Group commander, establishes communications with Airman 1st Class Matthew Galati, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, before taxying onto the flightline, Oct. 7, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Due to F-16 Fighting Falcon engine noise, a crew chief and pilot must communicate through a two-way communication system. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan Conroy)