Father and son are Dark Knights

Curtis Gommels watches his son, Airman 1st Class Geoffrey Gommels, climb the tower inside Matero Hall to qualify for his climbing certification. Airman Gommels graduated Oct. 28 from the airfield systems basic apprentice course in the 338th Training Squadron. His father is a a radio frequency transmissions instructor in the squadron. Along with extensive tower climbing training, students in the airfield systems course receive initial training on equipment that includes meteorological, navigation and air traffic control communications systems. Students learn to align, calibrate and troubleshoot complex landing systems using sophisticated test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators and spectrum analyzers. Training also includes operational risk management, technical orders, air expeditionary force and flight inspection certifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)