Airmen from the 31st Dental Squadron pose for a group
Airmen from the 31st Dental Squadron pose for a group photo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 22, 2019. The dental squadron held a Dental Give Back day on Jan. 12 to benefit retirees and dependents. (U.S. Air For... More
Dr. Dick Stenbakken as he shares the story of four
Dr. Dick Stenbakken as he shares the story of four chaplains who saved the lives of those aboard the Dorchester. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb House)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off during Astral Knight 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 6, 2019. The Nickel’s F-16s flew alongside F-35A Lightning IIs allowing for integrat... More
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 56th Rescue
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 56th Rescue Squadron returns to Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 28, 2019. The 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons relocated to the 31st Fighter Wing in 2018. (U.S. Air Force p... More
Wyvern Warriors from the 31st Fighter Wing participate
Wyvern Warriors from the 31st Fighter Wing participate in the Run the Runway event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 22, 2019. Run the Runway was a 3.1 kilometer wing-wide formation run on the flight line. (U.S.... More
Wyvern Warriors from the 31st Fighter Wing participate
Wyvern Warriors from the 31st Fighter Wing participate in the Run the Runway event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 22, 2019. Run the Runway was a 3.1 kilometer wing-wide formation run on the flight line. (U.S.... More
An Airman attempts to make contact with a person acting
An Airman attempts to make contact with a person acting as a suspicious character during exercise Oregon Trail at an undisclosed location in Italy, Oct. 3, 2019. Exercises like Oregon Trail make our activities ... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Nelson Jr., 31st Operations
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Nelson Jr., 31st Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to incoming 606th Air Control Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Brian Robertson during the 606 ACS change of command ceremony... More
Connor Oden, 4, son of MSgt Michael Oden with the 606th
Connor Oden, 4, son of MSgt Michael Oden with the 606th Air Control Squadron, designs a Christmas card during a cookie drive at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11, 2018. Connor was assisted by his mother, Rachel O... More
Wyvern Warrior - SSgt Andrew Burke
This week’s Wyvern Warrior is SSgt Andrew Burke, dedicated crew chief at the 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit! Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Burke joined the Air Force eight years ago and oddly enough has... More
Airmen from the 510th Air Maintenance Unit, part of
Airmen from the 510th Air Maintenance Unit, part of the 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, perform engine upgrades on an F-16 Fighting Falcon, July 2, 2019. Following their technical... More
Samantha Lucero, a Federal Aviation Administration
Samantha Lucero, a Federal Aviation Administration Master Parachute Rigger at the 57th Rescue Squadron, insures the lines connecting the toggles to the parachute are configured correctly at Aviano Air Base, Ita... More
Airmen from the 510th Air Maintenance Unit, part of
Airmen from the 510th Air Maintenance Unit, part of the 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, perform engine upgrades on an F-16 Fighting Falcon, July 2, 2019. Following their technical... More
Dr. Dick Stenbakken was given a coin by Brig. Gen.
Dr. Dick Stenbakken was given a coin by Brig. Gen. Daniel T. Lasica. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb House)
The 31st Maintenance Group hosts Friday Fusion July
The 31st Maintenance Group hosts Friday Fusion July 26, 2019 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The event allowed service members to learn about what the 31st MXG does during daily operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by ... More
F-35A Lightning IIs from the 388th and 419th Fighter
F-35A Lightning IIs from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, at Hill AFB, Utah, taxi down the runway during Astral Knight 2019 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2019. Astral Knight 2019 is a joint and multinati... More
Cookies are donated during a holiday cookie drive at
Cookies are donated during a holiday cookie drive at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11, 2018. The Spouses of Aviano group hosted the cookie drive for service members who are away from their families during the holidays.
Wyvern Warrior Team - 56th RQS, Italy
For this week’s Wyvern Warrior, we have a two-man team consisting of Capt. Rex Rieth, an HH-60G Pave Hawk pilot and SSgt Shane Rodriguez, a special missions aviator, both with the 56th Rescue Squadron. The two ... More
Airmen hold a position while surveying the area during
Airmen hold a position while surveying the area during exercise Oregon Trail at an undisclosed location in Italy, Oct. 3, 2019. Executing these exercises allows the Air Force to operate from locations with vary... More
Wyvern Warrior - MSgt Herrera, Italy
Master Sergeant Jesus Herrera is this week's Wyvern Warrior! As the Flight Safety Division superintendent at Aviano Air Base, Italy, MSgt Herrera is responsible for mishap prevention, investigations and trackin... More
F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 555th Fighter Squadron
F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 555th Fighter Squadron prepare to take off during Astral Knight 2019 from Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2019. U.S. Air Force F-16s, F-35s, B-52s, KC-135s, E-3s, Italian air for... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 19, 2019. The 31st Fighter Wing boasts a diverse combat mission set including the 555th and 510th Fighter Squadrons... More
Samantha Lucero, a Federal Aviation Administration
Samantha Lucero, a Federal Aviation Administration Master Parachute Rigger at the 57th Rescue Squadron, folds a bridle while packing a reserve parachute at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 25, 2019. The bridle is u... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies away from
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies away from Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 12, 2019. The 31st Fighter Wing has a diverse mission set because of its two fighter squadrons, two rescue squadrons, and an ai... More
An Airman from the 57th Rescue Squadron parachutes
An Airman from the 57th Rescue Squadron parachutes onto the airfield at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 3, 2019. The 57th RQS relocated to the 31st Fighter Wing official in June 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airma... More
F-35A Lightning IIs fly over the flightline during
F-35A Lightning IIs fly over the flightline during a Theater Security Package at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 23, 2019. The 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th Fighter Wing, are in Europe participating in a The... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Chris E. Boring, 31st Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Col. Chris E. Boring, 31st Maintenance Group commander, inspects munitions with an Airman during CAPEX 2019 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 6, 2019. Conducting exercises such as CAPEX enables Air... More
An Airman patrols an area during exercise Oregon Trail
An Airman patrols an area during exercise Oregon Trail at an undisclosed location in Italy, Oct. 3, 2019. Executing these exercises allows the Air Force to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity... More
31st Security Forces Squadron Airmen perform aid on
31st Security Forces Squadron Airmen perform aid on a training dummy to test their first aid abilities during the Police Week Combat Challenge that pit security forces Airmen against Joint International Non Com... More
An Airman from the 57th Rescue Squadron parachutes
An Airman from the 57th Rescue Squadron parachutes onto the airfield at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 3, 2019. The 57th Rescue Squadron leads, organizes, trains and equips Guardian Angel weapons system and combat... More
The tread on a tire is checked with a penny at Aviano
The tread on a tire is checked with a penny at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 27, 2019. When the head is partially covered by tread the tire has adequate tread remaining. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Nelson Jr., 31st Operations
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Nelson Jr., 31st Operations Group commander, receives the guidon from outgoing 606th Air Control Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Jason Zemler during the 606 ACS change of command ceremon... More
Run the Runway, Italy - A group of people running in a race with mount...
Wyvern Warriors from the 31st Fighter Wing participate in the Run the Runway event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 22, 2019. Run the Runway was a 3.1 kilometer wing-wide formation run on the flight line. (U.S.... More
Airmen prepare an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th
Airmen prepare an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron at the 31st Fighter Wing, for takeoff from Aviano Air Base, Italy on Oct. 28, 2019. The Triple Nickel deployed in support of Central Comman... More
An F-35A Lightning II from the 388th and 419th Fighter
An F-35A Lightning II from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, lands, during Astral Knight 19, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 5, 2019. Forward-deployed U.S. forces are engaged, pos... More
Airmen assist each other in loading munitions onto
Airmen assist each other in loading munitions onto a trailer during Combat Ammunition Production Exercise 2019 on Aug. 7, 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Exercises such as CAPEX keep the Airmen of the munition... More
An F-35A Lightning II lands during a Theater Security
An F-35A Lightning II lands during a Theater Security Package at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 23, 2019. The 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th Fighter Wing, are in Europe participating in a Theater Security Pa... More
Wyvern Warrior team of the Week - Optometry
The Wyvern Warrior team of the Week is the Optometry team from the 31st Medical Group. The team consists of Maj. Tholl, Tech. Sgt. Ives, and Senior Airman Broadwater. They said a hardship they faced was making ... More
Members of the Spouses of Aviano group work together
Members of the Spouses of Aviano group work together to attach holiday cards to bags of cookies during the holiday cookie drive at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11, 2018. Approximately 25 members of the Spouses ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenny Gullete, 31st Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenny Gullete, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, participates in a Load Crew of the Year competition at Aviano Air Base, Jan. 14, 2019. The competition measur... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 28, 2019. The “Triple Nickel” arrived at Aviano AB April 1, 1994. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airma... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Robertson, 606th Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Robertson, 606th Air Control Squadron commander, renders his first salute to his Airmen during the 606 ACS change of command ceremony April 1, 2019 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Rober... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off on the first day of Astral Knight 19 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, on June 3, 2019. Astral Knight is a multinational integrated air and missile def... More
An Airman sprays lubricant on a suspension lug during
An Airman sprays lubricant on a suspension lug during Combat Ammunition Production Exercise 2019 on Aug. 7, 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Suspension lugs to attach munitions to aircraft allowing the 31st Fig... More
Wyvern Warrior SSgt Katelyn Ward
The first Wyvern Warrior of 2019 is SSgt Katelyn Ward. Ward is a dental technician at the 31st Dental Squadron where she demonstrates characteristics beyond her pay grade. Ward created an interactive Dental Tre... More
Wyvern Warrior Team of the Week
The Wyvern Warrior Team of the Week is the Weather Flight with the 31st Operations Support Squadron. A recent defining moment for the team, was forecasting a two-hour window during low ceilings and reduced visi... More
Vehicles navigate through a roundabout at Aviano Air
Vehicles navigate through a roundabout at Aviano Air base, Italy, June 27, 2019. Even in good weather conditions it is important to drive safely and obey road laws. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb House)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Select Jeremy
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Select Jeremy Schoneboom, 31st Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, poses with his family after passing through a sabre cordon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 25, 2019. ... More
An F-35A Lightning II from the 388th and 419th Fighter
An F-35A Lightning II from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, takes off during Astral Knight 19, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 6, 2019. Astral Knight 2019 is a joint and multinat... More
The 31st Maintenance Group hosts Friday Fusion July
The 31st Maintenance Group hosts Friday Fusion July 26, 2019 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The event allowed service members to learn about what the 31st MXG does during daily operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by ... More
An Airman straps containers together allowing for safe
An Airman straps containers together allowing for safe and secure movement of materials during Combat Ammunition Production Exercise 2019 on Aug. 7, 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Conducting exercises such as... More
Wyvern Warrior of the Week - SrA Kevin Sommer Giron
The Wyvern Warrior of the Week is SrA Kevin Sommer Giron. Sommer Giron works as a photojournalist for 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs. When not getting action shots of F-16s, he uses his photography training b... More
Airmen assist each other in loading munitions onto
Airmen assist each other in loading munitions onto a trailer during Combat Ammunition Production Exercise 2019 on Aug. 7, 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Exercises such as CAPEX keep the Airmen of the munition... More
Airmen from the 510th Air Maintenance Unit, part of
Airmen from the 510th Air Maintenance Unit, part of the 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, perform engine upgrades on an F-16 Fighting Falcon, July 2, 2019. Following their technical... More
Airmen inspect munitions during Combat Ammunition Production
Airmen inspect munitions during Combat Ammunition Production Exercise 2019 on Aug. 7, 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Conducting exercises such as CAPEX enables Airmen to learn in a controlled environment, bol... More
The 31st Maintenance Group hosts Friday Fusion July
The 31st Maintenance Group hosts Friday Fusion July 26, 2019 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The event allowed service members to learn about what the 31st MXG does during daily operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by ... More
Wyvern Warriors from the 31st Fighter Wing participate
Wyvern Warriors from the 31st Fighter Wing participate in the Run the Runway event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 22, 2019. Run the Runway was a 3.1 kilometer wing-wide formation run on the flight line. (U.S.... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off on the first day of Astral Knight 19 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, on June 3, 2019. Astral Knight is a multinational integrated air and missile def... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at Aviano Air Base, Italy,
An F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 30, 2019. The 510th Fighter Squadron deployed in support of Operations Freedom Sentinel and the NATO Resolute Support mission.
F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to 555th Fighter Squadron
F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to 555th Fighter Squadron from Aviano Air Base, Italy perform a flyover at the Florence American Cemetery Memorial Day event in Florence, Italy on May 27, 2019. Memorial Day is us... More
Barrels are transported by forklift in a warehouse
Barrels are transported by forklift in a warehouse during the night operations of Combat Ammunition Production Exercise 2019 on Aug. 7, 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Airmen are able to learn and enhance thei... More
Brig. Gen. Daniel Lasica, 31st Fighter Wing commander
Brig. Gen. Daniel Lasica, 31st Fighter Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Edwin Ludwigsen, 31st Fighter Wing command chief, receive their flu shots at Aviano Air Base, Oct. 31, 2018.
Dr. Dick Stenbakken as he shares the story of four
Dr. Dick Stenbakken as he shares the story of four chaplains who saved the lives of those aboard the Dorchester. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb House)
Pilots from the 510th Fighter Squadron return to Aviano
Pilots from the 510th Fighter Squadron return to Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 30, 2019. Members of the 510th FS deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan in 2018.
U.S. Air Force and Army members work as a team to carry
U.S. Air Force and Army members work as a team to carry a teammate on a stretcher to a designated location during the combat challenge that pit security forces Airmen against Joint International Non Commissione... More
An F-35A Lightning II from the 388th and 419th Fighter
An F-35A Lightning II from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, lands, during Astral Knight 19, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 5, 2019. These fifth generation assets are an importan... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at Aviano Air Base, Italy,
An F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 30, 2019. The 510th Fighter Squadron deployed in support of Operations Freedom Sentinel and the NATO Resolute Support mission.
An Airman moves closer to his wingman before engaging
An Airman moves closer to his wingman before engaging acting opposition forces during exercise Oregon Trail at an undisclosed location in Italy, Oct. 3, 2019. Exercises like Oregon Trail make our activities unp... More
Wyvern Warrior - 31st Munitions Squadron Special Weapons Flight
For this week’s Wyvern Warrior, we honor the 31st Munitions Squadron. More specifically, the Special Weapons Flight who received multiple praises during exercises and evaluations this past year. The flight rece... More
Aviano Air Base's Airman Leadership School Class 19-F
Aviano Air Base's Airman Leadership School Class 19-F graduated at Aviano Air Base, August 16, 2019. The class was one of the first to try a new ALS format.
An Airman moves to engage acting opposition forces
An Airman moves to engage acting opposition forces during exercise Oregon Trail at an undisclosed location in Italy, Oct. 3, 2019. This exercise allowed members of the 31st Fighter Wing to practice using forces... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron at the 31st Fighter Wing takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy on Oct. 28, 2019. The Triple Nickel deployed in support of Central Command. (U.S. Air Force... More
31st Fighter Wing Airmen from Aviano Air Base, Italy
31st Fighter Wing Airmen from Aviano Air Base, Italy stand in formation at the Florence American Cemetery Memorial Day event in Florence, Italy on May 27, 2019. The event honored the fallen and recognized the 7... More
The 31st Medical Group held a Community Health Care
The 31st Medical Group held a Community Health Care Services Forum at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 8, 2019. The forum was held to hear concerns and inform patients of improvements at the 31st MDG. (U.S. Air For... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenny Gullette, 31st Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenny Gullette, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, tightens a screw during a Load Crew of the Year competition at Aviano Air Base, Jan. 14, 2019. The competiti... More
A B-52 Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing Barksdale
A B-52 Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, performed a low approach during Astral Knight 2019 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2019. U.S. Air Force bombers fly and condu... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 28, 2019. The 31st Fighter Wing boasts a diverse combat mission set including the 555th and 510th Fighter Squadrons, 56th and 57... More
An F-35A Lightning II from the 388th and 419th Fighter
An F-35A Lightning II from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, at Hill AFB, Utah, takes off at Aviano Air Base, Italy on May 31, 2019. The F-35 is in Italy for a Theater Security package. (U.S. Air Force photo b... More
Wyvern Warrior of the Week - TSgt Perry Guinn
The Wyvern Warrior of the Week is TSgt Perry Guinn from the 57th RQS. Guinn is the NCOIC of material management for the squadron and has been at Aviano for just under a year and a half. Originally from Hattiesb... More
An F-35A Lightning II from the 388th and 419th Fighter
An F-35A Lightning II from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, lands, during Astral Knight 19, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 5, 2019. The F-35 will be the backbone of future joint... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron gains altitude during Astral Knight 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 6, 2019. Exercise Astral Knight 2019 takes place in various countries across Eu... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes flight
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes flight from Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 12, 2019. Fighter jets from Aviano AB flew to Poland as part of an exercise to test mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo... More
Pilots from the 510th Fighter Squadron return to Aviano
Pilots from the 510th Fighter Squadron return to Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 30, 2019. Members of the 510th FS deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan in 2018.
An Airman from the 57th Rescue Squadron parachutes
An Airman from the 57th Rescue Squadron parachutes onto the airfield at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 3, 2019. To remain lethal, rapidly ready, Aviano Airmen constantly train to be the best. (U.S. Air Force photo... More
An F-35A Lightning II from the 388th and 419th Fighter
An F-35A Lightning II from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, at Hill AFB, Utah, prepares for takeoff at Aviano Air Base, Italy on May 31, 2019. The F-35 provides an unprecedented, lethal and survivable combina... More
A joint service color guard marches away from the ceremony
A joint service color guard marches away from the ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery Memorial Day event in Florence, Italy on May 27, 2019. The color guard carried the flags of the United States, Italy ... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at Aviano Air Base, Italy,
An F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 30, 2019. The 510th Fighter Squadron deployed in support of Operations Freedom Sentinel and the NATO Resolute Support mission.
U.S. Air Force and Army members and Italian Air Force
U.S. Air Force and Army members and Italian Air Force members carry ammo cans as they run to the next task during the Police Week Combat Challenge that pit security forces Airmen against Joint International Non... More
The 31st Medical Group held a Community Health Care
The 31st Medical Group held a Community Health Care Services Forum at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 8, 2019. The forum was held to hear concerns and inform patients of improvements at the 31st MDG. (U.S. Air For... More
Combined Federal Campaign started today at Aviano Air Base
The Combined Federal Campaign started today at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 16, 2019. According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, CFC is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charit... More
Wyvern Warriors from the 31st Fighter Wing participate
Wyvern Warriors from the 31st Fighter Wing participate in the Run the Runway event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 22, 2019. Run the Runway was a 3.1 kilometer wing-wide formation run on the flight line. (U.S.... More
F-35A Lightning IIs from the 388th and 419th Fighter
F-35A Lightning IIs from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, at Hill AFB, Utah, prepares for takeoff at Aviano Air Base, Italy on May 31, 2019. The F-35 provides an unprecedented, lethal and survivable combinati... More
The 31st Maintenance Group hosts Friday Fusion July
The 31st Maintenance Group hosts Friday Fusion July 26, 2019 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The event allowed service members to learn about what the 31st MXG does during daily operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by ... More
Dr. Dick Stenbakken salutes U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen.
Dr. Dick Stenbakken salutes U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Daniel T. Lasica, 31st Fighter Wing commander, after receiving a coin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb House)
An F-35A Lightning II lands during a Theater Security
An F-35A Lightning II lands during a Theater Security Package at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 23, 2019. The 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th Fighter Wing, are in Europe participating in a Theater Security Pa... More
The 31st Maintenance Group hosts Friday Fusion July
The 31st Maintenance Group hosts Friday Fusion July 26, 2019 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The event allowed service members to learn about what the 31st MXG does during daily operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by ... More
Participants were required to do burpees for each answer
Participants were required to do burpees for each answer they got wrong during a quiz while taking part in the Police Week Combat Challenge that pit security forces Airmen against Joint International Non Commis... More
A wreath laying ceremony is held at the Florence American
A wreath laying ceremony is held at the Florence American Cemetery Memorial Day event in Florence, Italy on May 27, 2019. Wreaths are presented to show the high esteem the men and women who have fallen are held... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Beau Diers, 555th Fighter Squadron
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Beau Diers, 555th Fighter Squadron commander, gives a hand signal during a preflight walk around at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 12, 2019. Diers has commanded the Triple Nickel since Jun... More
An F-35A Lightning II from the 388th and 419th Fighter
An F-35A Lightning II from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, at Hill AFB, Utah, takes off on the first day of Astral Knight 19 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, on June 3, 2019. The F-35 is a 5th Generation jet with ... More