An HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron flies a routine training mission over the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy on Feb. 11, 2026, from Aviano Air Base, Italy. The HH-60W is designed from the ground up with integrated mission systems that improve situational awareness
For the first time in its history, the 31st Medical Group received zero demerits during their recent Joint Commission inspection at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 15-16, 2025.
U.S. Air Force Major Melaine “HALO” Valentin was named the Air Force 2024 Fighter Flight Lead of the Year for her impact as an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot and leader while assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. This recognition reflects both her operational
31st Fighter Wing squadron commanders and their honorary squadron commanders pose for a group photo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 24, 2026. The honorary squadron commander program is focused on fostering support and growing relationships between the base and community from a broad cross-section of
31st Fighter Wing Annual Awards winners stand on stage at the end of the ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 20, 2026. Participants on stage closed the ceremony singing the Air Force song together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jefferson O’Donnell, the Air Force’s Personnel Center commander, visited Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 4-7, 2026. AFPC executes programs covering the entire life cycle of military and civilian personnel for the Air Force, from accession through retirement, including
U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael “Danger” A. Blea, 480th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, was awarded the Silver Star during a ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 3, 2026.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, U.S. Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatkowski, USAFE-AFAFRICA command chief, announced the command’s 2025 Annual Awards winners during a ceremony, Feb. 20, 2026.
U.S. Air Force Airmen and a variety of aircraft arrived at multiple locations in Norway to participate in Cold Response 26, a Norwegian-led, regularly scheduled exercise designed to enhance Allied defense and deterrence capabilities in an intense and challenging Arctic environment.