Tech. Sgt. Martin Wallace, 31st Fighter Wing Honor
Tech. Sgt. Martin Wallace, 31st Fighter Wing Honor Guard lead instructor, poses for a photo July 13, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Wallace currently leads more than 30 Airmen working to become fully qualifie... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron prepares to take-off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 30, 2017. The unit performs air and space control and force application roles of counterair, strategi... More
Several F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter
Several F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron take-off, March 7, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 510th and 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcons rely on a secure flightline to perfor... More
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
Staff Sgt. Timothy Rose, 31st Operations Support Squadron
Staff Sgt. Timothy Rose, 31st Operations Support Squadron NCOIC airfield management operations, performs an airfield inspection, Aug. 11, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Rose and his team perform daily inspect... More
A jumpmaster from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Battalion,
A jumpmaster from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, instructs paratroopers before a jump over the Czech Republic during Exercise Saber Junction 17, April 27, 2017. The exercise... More
A jumpmaster from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Battalion,
A jumpmaster from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, inspects paratroopers prior to a jump over Mimon, Czech Republic during Exercise Saber Junction 17, April 27, 2017. The exer... More
A jumpmaster from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Battalion,
A jumpmaster from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, inspects paratroopers prior to a jump over Mimon, Czech Republic during Exercise Saber Junction 17, April 27, 2017. U.S. and... More
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
31st Communications Squadron Airmen pose with their
31st Communications Squadron Airmen pose with their championship trophy after the first Combat Warrior Challenge, March 16, 2017, at Aviano Air Base. Eight teams of Airmen representing squadrons from the 31st F... More
Team Aviano participated in a readiness exercise, December
Team Aviano participated in a readiness exercise, December 2 - 8, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The training emphasized on increasing overall readiness and improving general military knowledge of Self-Aid Bu... More
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team,
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team, practiced flying formations over Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 12, 2017. They use the air space above Aviano each year to practice flying routines for the... More
Pilots from the Missouri Air National Guard’s 139th
Pilots from the Missouri Air National Guard’s 139th Airlift Wing, transport U.S. and Czech army paratroopers to Mimon, Czech Republic during Exercise Saber Junction 17, April 27, 2017. The annual exercise will ... More
U.S. and Czech army paratroopers, board a C-130H Hercules
U.S. and Czech army paratroopers, board a C-130H Hercules t Aviano Air Base, Italy, during Exercise Saber Junction 17, April 27, 2017. The paratroopers departed Aviano AB for Mimon, Czech Republic. (U.S. Air Fo... More
Airmen from the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum,
Airmen from the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants section coordinate with a 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a readiness exerc... More
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team,
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team, practiced flying formations over Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 12, 2017. They use the air space above Aviano each year to practice flying routines for the... More
Brig. Gen Lance Landrum, 31st Fighter Wing commander,
Brig. Gen Lance Landrum, 31st Fighter Wing commander, prepares his F-16 Fighting Falcon for take-off, Feb. 17, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 510th and 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcons rely on... More
Several F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter
Several F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron prepare to take-off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 30, 2017. The 510th Fighter Squadron provides combat airpower on demand to U.S. and NATO combata... More
A Czech Republic army paratrooper participates in Exercise
A Czech Republic army paratrooper participates in Exercise Saber Junction 17 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 27, 2017. U.S. and Czech army paratroopers conducted joint airborne operation and airfield seizure d... More
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
Staff Sgt. Austin Harvill, 31st Fighter Wing staff
Staff Sgt. Austin Harvill, 31st Fighter Wing staff agencies member, and Airman 1st Class Michael Leyba, 31st Surgical Operations Squadron member, participate in the first Combat Warrior Challenge at Aviano Air ... More
Tech. Sgt. Martin Wallace, 31st Fighter Wing Honor
Tech. Sgt. Martin Wallace, 31st Fighter Wing Honor Guard lead instructor, instructs Airmen during a base honor guard practice July 10, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Wallace has served as a base honor guardsm... More
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
Airmen from the 31st Comptroller Squadron conduct buddy
Airmen from the 31st Comptroller Squadron conduct buddy checks during a readiness exercise, Dec. 5, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The Airmen had to apply the correct Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear ... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron prepares to take-off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 30, 2017. The unit performs air and space control and force application roles of counterair, strategi... More
A C-130H Hercules from the Missouri Air National Guard’s
A C-130H Hercules from the Missouri Air National Guard’s 139th Airlift Wing, transports U.S. and Czech army paratroopers to Mimon, Czech Republic during Exercise Saber Junction 17, April 27, 2017. Roughly 1,000... More
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
Senior Airman Daniel Guilfoyle and Staff Sgt. Jackie
Senior Airman Daniel Guilfoyle and Staff Sgt. Jackie Sanders, 31st Munitions Squadron members, push a Humvee during the first Combat Warrior Challenge at Aviano Air Base, March 16, 2017. Eight teams of Airmen r... More
Two C-130H Hercules from the Missouri Air National
Two C-130H Hercules from the Missouri Air National Guard’s 139th Airlift Wing, prepare to take-off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, during Exercise Saber Junction 17, April 27, 2017. The exercise provides a venue f... More
Team Aviano participated in a readiness exercise, December
Team Aviano participated in a readiness exercise, December 2 - 8, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The training emphasized on increasing overall readiness and improving general military knowledge of Self-Aid Bu... More
Team Aviano participated in a readiness exercise, December
Team Aviano participated in a readiness exercise, December 2 - 8, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The training emphasized on increasing overall readiness and improving general military knowledge of Self-Aid Bu... More
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
Airman 1st Class Nicholas Castellucci, 724th Air Mobility
Airman 1st Class Nicholas Castellucci, 724th Air Mobility Squadron member, flips a tire with his teammates during the first Combat Warrior Challenge at Aviano Air Base, March 14, 2017. The four-day competition ... More
Airman 1st Class Abi Castro, 31st Operations Support
Airman 1st Class Abi Castro, 31st Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinator, fire’s a bash shotgun, Aug. 11, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The bash shotgun uses loud air blasts t... More
Team Aviano participated in a readiness exercise, December
Team Aviano participated in a readiness exercise, December 2 - 8, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The training emphasized on increasing overall readiness and improving general military knowledge of Self-Aid Bu... More
Two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron
Two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron take-off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 30, 2017. The unit performs air and space control and force application roles of counterair, strategic attack, ... More
Senior Airman Jordan Robinson-Baptiste, 31st Civil
Senior Airman Jordan Robinson-Baptiste, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment operator, sweeps the flightline, Aug. 11, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Along with sweeping the flightline, the 31... More
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade,
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, jump out of a C-130H Hercules over the Czech Republic during Exercise Saber Junction 17, April 27, 2017. The exercise ... More
Senior Airman Jamie N. Cline, 31st Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Jamie N. Cline, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief dons Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear during a readiness exercise, Dec. 5, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. All Airmen across ... More
Senior Airman Jordan Robinson-Baptiste, 31st Civil
Senior Airman Jordan Robinson-Baptiste, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment operator, sweeps the flightline for foreign objects and debris, Aug. 11, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 31st CE... More
Second Lt. William Mitchell, 31st Fighter Wing Staff
Second Lt. William Mitchell, 31st Fighter Wing Staff Agencies member, participates in the first Combat Warrior Challenge at Aviano Air Base, March 16, 2017. Eight teams of Airmen, representing squadrons from th... More
Staff Sgt. Jackie Sanders, 31st Munitions Squadron
Staff Sgt. Jackie Sanders, 31st Munitions Squadron member, glances at the 31st Communications Squadron team during the barrels portion of the first Combat Warrior Challenge at Aviano Air Base, March 16, 2017. E... More
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team,
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team, practiced flying formations over Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 12, 2017. They use the air space above Aviano each year to practice flying routines for the... More
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
Airmen position their rifles during a during a base
Airmen position their rifles during a during a base honor guard practice July 10, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Honor guardsmen must master rifle movements before performing in their first military ceremony.... More
Airmen from the 606th Air Control Squadron participate
Airmen from the 606th Air Control Squadron participate in the barrels portion of the first Combat Warrior Challenge at Aviano Air Base, March 14, 2017. Each team was required to move four barrels 20 yards witho... More
2nd Lt. William Mitchell, 31st Comptroller Squadron
2nd Lt. William Mitchell, 31st Comptroller Squadron financial operations flight commander, dons Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear during a readiness exercise, Dec. 5, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The... More
U.S. and Czech army paratroopers, board a C-130H Hercules
U.S. and Czech army paratroopers, board a C-130H Hercules t Aviano Air Base, Italy, during Exercise Saber Junction 17, April 27, 2017. The paratroopers departed Aviano AB for Mimon, Czech Republic. (U.S. Air Fo... More
Tech. Sgt. Martin Wallace, 31st Fighter Wing Honor
Tech. Sgt. Martin Wallace, 31st Fighter Wing Honor Guard lead instructor, poses for a photo July 13, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Wallace currently leads more than 30 Airmen working to become fully qualifie... More
U.S. and Czech army paratroopers prepare to jump over
U.S. and Czech army paratroopers prepare to jump over the Czech Republic during Exercise Saber Junction 17, April 27, 2017. The Soldiers departed Aviano Air Base, Italy, to perform joint field exercise training... More
Team Aviano participated in a readiness exercise, December
Team Aviano participated in a readiness exercise, December 2 - 8, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The training emphasized on increasing overall readiness and improving general military knowledge of Self-Aid Bu... More
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team,
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team, practiced flying formations over Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 12, 2017. They use the air space above Aviano each year to practice flying routines for the... More
Staff Sgt. Ly Wong, 31st Communications Squadron,
Staff Sgt. Ly Wong, 31st Communications Squadron, participates in the first Combat Warrior Challenge at Aviano Air Base, March 17, 2017. Among several obstacles, one required teams to carry six kettlebells 100 ... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron prepares to take-off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 30, 2017. The 510th Fighter Squadron provides combat airpower on demand to U.S. and NATO combatant co... More
A 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief performs
A 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief performs an inspection of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a readiness exercise, Dec. 5, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 31st Fighter Wing participated in a we... More
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team,
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team, practiced flying formations over Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 12, 2017. They use the air space above Aviano each year to practice flying routines for the... More
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team,
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team, practiced flying formations over Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 12, 2017. They use the air space above Aviano each year to practice flying routines for the... More
Airmen from the 724th Air Mobility Squadron perform
Airmen from the 724th Air Mobility Squadron perform pull-ups during the first Combat Warrior Challenge at Aviano Air Base, March 16, 2017. Each team had to perform a combined total of 50 pull-ups before moving ... More
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
Team Aviano participated in a readiness exercise, December
Team Aviano participated in a readiness exercise, December 2 - 8, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The training emphasized on increasing overall readiness and improving general military knowledge of Self-Aid Bu... More
First Lt. Ryan Deming, 31st Munitions Squadron member,
First Lt. Ryan Deming, 31st Munitions Squadron member, reaches for a barrel during the first Combat Warrior Challenge at Aviano Air Base, March 16, 2017. Each team had to move four barrels 20 yards without part... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col Mike Kloepper, 173rd Airborne Brigade,
U.S. Army Lt. Col Mike Kloepper, 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment commander, applies camouflage before a jump at Aviano Air Base, Italy, during Exercise Saber Junction 17, April 27... More
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing Staff Agencies participate
Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing Staff Agencies participate in the first Combat Warrior Challenge at Aviano Air Base, March 16, 2017. Throughout the four-day competition teams were eliminated and more obstacle... More
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team,
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team, practiced flying formations over Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 12, 2017. They use the air space above Aviano each year to practice flying routines for the... More
A pilot from the 510th Fighter Squadron performs pre-flight
A pilot from the 510th Fighter Squadron performs pre-flight checks in an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a readiness exercise, Dec. 5, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. All Airmen across the wing, from finance to fl... More
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron take-offs at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 30, 2017. The 510th Fighter Squadron provides combat airpower on demand to U.S. and NATO combatant commanders as... More
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
U.S. Army Capt. Daniel Templeton, 82nd Airborne Division
U.S. Army Capt. Daniel Templeton, 82nd Airborne Division executive officer, participates in Exercise Saber Junction 17, April 27, 2017. The Exercise is designed to assess the readiness of the U.S. Army’s Stryke... More
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team,
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team, practiced flying formations over Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 12, 2017. They use the air space above Aviano each year to practice flying routines for the... More
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team,
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team, practiced flying formations over Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 12, 2017. They use the air space above Aviano each year to practice flying routines for the... More
A pilot from the 510th Fighter Squadron makes a “Buzzard’s
A pilot from the 510th Fighter Squadron makes a “Buzzard’s Claw” prior to take-off during a readiness exercise, Dec. 5, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The Buzzard’s claw is something Airmen show to represent ... More
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team,
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team, practiced flying formations over Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 12, 2017. They use the air space above Aviano each year to practice flying routines for the... More
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade,
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, prepare for a jump at Aviano Air Base, Italy, during Exercise Saber Junction 17, April 27, 2017. The Exercise involves... More
Brig. Gen Lance Landrum, 31st Fighter Wing commander,
Brig. Gen Lance Landrum, 31st Fighter Wing commander, takes-off, Feb. 17, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Multiple base agencies have a role in order to successfully support the 31st Fighter Wing’s flightline.... More
Airman Blesson Macloen, 31st Comptroller Squadron financial
Airman Blesson Macloen, 31st Comptroller Squadron financial services technician, dons Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear during a readiness exercise, Dec. 5, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Throughout th... More
Tech. Sgt. Martin Wallace, 31st Fighter Wing Honor
Tech. Sgt. Martin Wallace, 31st Fighter Wing Honor Guard lead instructor, poses for a photo July 13, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Wallace currently leads more than 30 Airmen working to become fully qualifie... More
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
A Czech Republic army paratrooper participates in Exercise
A Czech Republic army paratrooper participates in Exercise Saber Junction 17 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 27, 2017. U.S. and Czech army paratroopers conducted joint airborne operation and airfield seizure d... More
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team,
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team, practiced flying formations over Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 12, 2017. They use the air space above Aviano each year to practice flying routines for the... More
Airmen from the 31st Communications Squadron flip a
Airmen from the 31st Communications Squadron flip a tire during the final round of the first Combat Warrior Challenge at Aviano Air Base, March 16, 2017. Each team was required to flip a 650 lb. tire 20 times b... More
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team,
The Italian air force Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team, practiced flying formations over Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 12, 2017. They use the air space above Aviano each year to practice flying routines for the... More
2nd Lt. William Mitchell, 31st Comptroller Squadron
2nd Lt. William Mitchell, 31st Comptroller Squadron financial operations flight commander, dons Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear during a readiness exercise, Dec. 5, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The... More
Airmen from the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron participate
Airmen from the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron participate in the first Combat Warrior Challenge at Aviano Air Base, March 14, 2017. Among several obstacles, one saw each team move four barrels 20 yards without p... More
Airmen from the 606th Air Control Squadron and 724th
Airmen from the 606th Air Control Squadron and 724th Air Mobility Squadron participate in the first Combat Warrior Challenge at Aviano Air Base, March 14, 2017. Eight teams of Airmen representing squadrons from... More
Senior Airman Jordan Robinson-Baptiste, 31st Civil
Senior Airman Jordan Robinson-Baptiste, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment operator, sweeps the flightline, Aug. 11, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Aviano AB’s 8,539-foot-long flightline is ... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron take-offs at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 30, 2017. The 510th Fighter Squadron provides combat airpower on demand to U.S. and NATO combatant commanders as... More
Team Aviano participated in a readiness exercise, December
Team Aviano participated in a readiness exercise, December 2 - 8, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The training emphasized on increasing overall readiness and improving general military knowledge of Self-Aid Bu... More
Team Aviano participated in a readiness exercise, December
Team Aviano participated in a readiness exercise, December 2 - 8, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The training emphasized on increasing overall readiness and improving general military knowledge of Self-Aid Bu... More
A group of 31st Munitions Squadron Airmen participate
A group of 31st Munitions Squadron Airmen participate in the first Combat Warrior Challenge at Aviano Air Base, March 16, 2017. The teams competed head-to-head, through a series of obstacles that tested physica... More