Italian Minister of Defense, Mr. Arturo Parisi, walks the red carpet to an awaiting aircraft Oct. 31 as he prepares to depart Sheppard AFB, Texas, following a visit with Italian air force members at the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program. Italy currently has 50 personnel participating in the international flying training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mike Litteken)
Brig. Gen. Richard Devereaux (left), 82nd Training Wing commander, and 80th Flying Training Wing Commander Col. Dave Petersen (center), offer well-wishes to Mr. Arturo Parisi, Italian Minister of Defense, Oct. 31 at Sheppard's flightline. The minister paid a quick visit to 50 Italian air force members at the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mike Litteken)