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31 LRS loads Romanian air force C-130 for operation Castle Forge

Romanian air force airmen and U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron load a Romanian air force C-130 with critical cargo in support of operation Castle Forge at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 29, 2021. Since the start of operation Castle Forge in Larissa Air Base, Greece on Oct. 6, the 31st Fighter Wing has supported F-15E Strike Eagles from the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. Castle Forge is a larger U.S. Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa-led joint, multinational training event and major air operation in the Black Sea region that demonstrates Agile Combat Employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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31 LRS loads Romanian air force C-130 for operation Castle Forge

Romanian air force airmen and U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron load a cart onto a Romanian air force C-130 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 29, 2021. The C-130 was loaded with critical cargo for U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing participating in an exercise as part of operation Castle Forge at Campia Turzii, Romania. Operation Castle Forge is U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa’s premiere theater-wide Agile Combat Employment exercise, focused on shifting forces and the way they operate in a dynamic theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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31 LRS loads Romanian air force C-130 for operation Castle Forge

A Romanian air force C-130 is loaded with cargo in support of an exercise under the larger Castle Forge operation at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 29, 2021. Operation Castle Forge is U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa’s premiere theater-wide Agile Combat Employment exercise, focused on shifting forces and the way they operate in a dynamic theater. The objective of Castle Forge is to provide a partnership-focused environment and raise the U.S. commitment to NATO allies in the Black Sea region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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31 LRS loads Romanian air force C-130 for operation Castle Forge

A Romanian air force C-130 sits on the flight line at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 29, 2021. The C-130 was loaded with critical cargo for U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing participating in an exercise within the larger Castle Forge operation at Campia Turzii, Romania. F-16s, support equipment and Airmen assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy participated in the exercise that tested a number of objectives include the ability to rapidly disperse combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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31 FW, 48 FW conduct live fire air-to-air training employment

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing participates in a live fire air-to-air missile training employment event in northwestern Wales, July, 2021. Five F-16s and 36 U.S. Airmen assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron (FS) and 555th FS conducted live fire air-to-air missile launches with F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th and 492nd Fighter Squadrons assigned to Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, England. The training was in coordination with the Aberporth Range Complex in northwestern Wales. (Courtesy Photo)

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31 FW, 48 FW conduct live fire air-to-air training employment

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing participates in a live fire air-to-air missile training employment event in northwestern Wales, July, 2021. The 31st FW F-16s had the opportunity to integrate with F-15E and F-15Cs assigned to Royal Air Force Lakenheath and execute low-level flight training within the United Kingdom environment. (Courtesy photo)

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31 FW, 48 FW conduct live fire air-to-air training employment

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing participates in a live fire air-to-air missile training employment event in northwestern Wales, July, 2021. For the first time in 14 years, the 31st FW had the opportunity to conduct F-16C air-to-air live fire training employment within the United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE) area of responsibility, July 9-16, 2021. (Courtesy photo)

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555th take off for Thracian Star 21

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off during exercise Thracian Star 21 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 9, 2021. Thracian Star 21 is a multilateral training exercise with the Bulgarian air force which increases operational capacity, capability, and interoperability with Bulgaria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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555th take off for Thracian Star 21

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off to Bulgaria to begin exercise Thracian Star 21 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 9, 2021. Participation in multinational exercises like Thracian Star 21 enhance professional relationships and improve overall coordination with allies and partner militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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555th take off for Thracian Star 21

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off during exercise Thracian Star 21 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 9, 2021. Participation in Thracian Star 21 offers the opportunity for the 31st Fighter Wing Airmen to train and hone operational and tactical skills in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st CES Airmen save Hangar

Senior Airman Tyler J. Vance, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) structural journeyman, poses for a photo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 17, 2021. Vance’s quick response saved building 925’s roof from possibly collapsing after a hail storm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st CES Airmen save Hangar

Senior Airman Tyler J. Vance, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) structural journeyman, right, train Airman Bryce E. Schneider, 31st CES structural apprentice, about harden aircraft shelter at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 16, 2021. During the training the team replaced a guide roller to an apron door. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st CES Airmen save Hangar

Senior Airman Tyler J. Vance, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) structural journeyman, left, and Airman Bryce E. Schneider, 31st CES structural apprentice, conduct preventative maintenance on a roof at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 17, 2021. Airmen from the 31st CES complete preventative maintenance on roofs quarterly, semiannually, and annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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555th FS takes off for Falcon Strike 21

U.S. Air Force Maj. Eric Broyles, 31st Operations Group international coordination director and F-16 Fighting Falcon evaluator pilot, sits in the cockpit of a U.S. Air Force F-16 before takeoff during Falcon Strike 21 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2021. Participation in multinational exercises like Falcon Strike enhance professional relationships and improves overall coordination with allies and partner militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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555th FS takes off for Falcon Strike 21

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off during exercise Falcon Strike at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2021. Participation in multinational exercises like Falcon Strike 21 enhance professional relationships and improves overall coordination with allies and partner militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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555th FS takes off for Falcon Strike 21

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off during exercise Falcon Strike at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2021. Falcon Strike 21 is a multi-lateral military training exercise, designed to enhance fourth and fifth generation fighter integration, combat readiness and fighting capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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555th FS takes off for Falcon Strike 21

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Gunter, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, inspects a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon before takeoff during Falcon Strike 2021 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2021. Falcon Strike is a joint, multinational exercise involving service members from the U.S., Israel, Italy and the United Kingdom to integrate 4th and 5th generation fighter capabilities in a large force employment event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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555th FS takes off for Falcon Strike 21

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Gunter, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, inspects a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon before takeoff during Falcon Strike 2021 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2021. Falcon Strike 21 is a multi-lateral military training exercise designed to enhance fourth and fifth generation fighter integration, combat readiness and fighting capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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AHA Honors Col. Jason Richter, Federal Health Care Leader

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Richter, 31st Medical Support Squadron commander, poses for a photo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2021. Each year the American Hospital Association Special Achievement Award recognizes a federal health care leader who distinguished themselves through significant or innovative achievements and leadership that has contributed substantially to the mission of the federal health systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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Sunny with a chance of lightning

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Patrick Kelly, 724th Air Mobility Squadron (AMS) aircraft services technician, left, buddy checks Airman Jaden Boswell, 724th AMS freight service technician during exercise Nodal Lightning, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2021. Nodal Lightning is an exercise conducted by the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing, which tests readiness in air mobility units around U.S. Air Forces in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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