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260115-F-TO640-1257

Members of the Joint Military Commission pose for a group photo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 15, 2026. The JMC consists of U.S. and Italian senior leaders who discussed topics ranging from no-fail base operations to improving quality of life for Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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(From left) U.S. Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Chris A. McKinney, deputy director J5 United States European Command, and Rear Admiral Marco Montoneri, deputy head of Strategic Direction and Military Cooperation of the Italian Defense General Staff, sign meeting minutes signifying each party's dedication to the goals set by the Joint Military Commission at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 15, 2026. The JMC takes place twice a year, alternating between U.S. and Italian hosts to communicate shared interests and goals on topics, such as safety of personnel and operational ease of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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Members of the Joint Military Commission participate in a briefing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 15, 2026. The JMC is a high-level discussion between U.S. and Italian forces with a primary focus on Italy Technical Arrangements, related basing and operational issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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260115-F-TO640-1003

Members of the Joint Military Commission hold a meeting to discuss future plans for U.S. and Italian collaborative projects at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan 15. 2026. Hosting the JMC at Aviano AB showcased the importance of bilateral efforts in order to provide strong deterrence for all joint bases in Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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260114-F-TO640-1167

Members of the Joint Military Commission tour the radar approach facility at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 14, 2026. Attendees received an in-depth brief on how the 31st Fighter Wing manages aircraft movement, ensures safe arrivals and departures and prevents collisions by working hand-in-hand with the air control tower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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Col. Guiseppe Gatto, Italian air force commander, gives opening remarks at the biannual Joint Military Commission at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 14, 2026. The JMC is a high-level discussion between U.S. and Italian forces with a primary focus on Italy Technical Arrangements, related basing and operational issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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Members of the Joint Military Commission take a tour of the air traffic control tower at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 14, 2026. Attendees learned about tower personnel responsibilities for both U.S. and Italian operations and the value in partnerships when ensuring smooth communications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing commander, gives opening remarks at the biannual Joint Military Commission at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 14, 2026. The JMC is a high-level discussion between U.S. and Italian forces with a primary focus on Italy Technical Arrangements, related basing and operational issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron conducts a Barrier Arresting Kit 12 demonstration at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 9, 2026. The 31st Civil Engineering Squadron is responsible for maintaining all parts of the BAK-12, which provides aircraft emergency stopping capability by using a catch cable to engage disabled aircraft when emergency landing is needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron along with Slovenian armed forces service members, perform an inspection on the barrier arresting system at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 9, 2026. The barrier arresting system provides aircraft emergency stopping capability by using a catch cable to engage disabled aircraft when emergency landing is needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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090126-F-LD437-1148

From left, Slovenian armed forces Lt. Col. Gregor Hribar, 15th Aviation Brigade commander, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Anna Narduzzi, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron commander, speaks prior to a demonstration at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 9, 2026. The 31st CES is responsible for maintaining all parts of the BAK-12, which is the brake system that activates during an aircraft emergency landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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31st Civil Engineer Squadron leadership and Slovenian armed forces leadership discuss optics at a pre-brief with SAF service members during the Barrier Arresting Kit 12 training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 9, 2026. The training provided hands-on, job-specific instruction and ensured Allies remain current on the latest aircraft brake technologies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen and Slovenian armed forces service members examine the Barrier Arresting Kit 12 system during training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 8, 2026. Airmen from the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron trained NATO partners on the latest brake technology to enhance interoperability and provide support during real-world contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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Slovenian armed forces patches are displayed on the uniform of SAF service members at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 7, 2026. Airmen from the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron trained NATO partners on the latest technology to enhance interoperability and provide support during real-world contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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070126-F-LD437-1027

Airmen from the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron provided Slovenian armed forces service members with Barrier Arresting Kit 12 training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 7, 2026. The training provided hands-on, job-specific instruction and ensured Allies remain current on the latest aircraft brake technologies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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070126-F-LD437-1018

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dante Summers, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron barrier maintenance non-commissioned officer in charge, conducts Barrier Arresting Kit 12 training to Slovenian armed forces service members at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 7, 2026. The BAK-12 is the brake system that activates during an aircraft emergency landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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Aviano AB takes part in Jolly 22 memorial ruck

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Mathew Hawkins, 56th Rescue Squadron senior enlisted leader, holds the 56th RQS guidon during a memorial ruck in honor of the four fallen Airmen in the 2014 Jolly 22 crash at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 9, 2026. The ruck commemorates the lives of the HH-60G Pave Hawk Jolly 22’s crew who lost their lives near the town of Cley next the Sea, United Kingdom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano AB takes part in Jolly 22 memorial ruck

U.S. Air Force Airmen and spouses from the 31st Fighter Wing participate in a 5.6 mile memorial ruck honoring the four fallen Airmen in the 2014 Jolly 22 crash at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 9, 2026. On Jan. 7, 2014, U.S. Air Force Capts. Sean Ruane and Christopher Stover, Tech. Sgt. Dale Mathews and Staff Sgt. Afton Ponce, the crew of Jolly 22, were killed when the helicopter crashed while performing a low-flight level training mission in England. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano AB takes part in Jolly 22 memorial ruck

From left, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Justin Harris, 56th Rescue Generation Squadron first sergeant, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Brycen Marner, 31st Maintenance Group chaplain, ruck 5.6 miles to honor the four fallen Airmen in the 2014 Jolly 22 crash at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 9, 2026. The ruck commemorates the lives of the HH-60G Pave Hawk Jolly 22’s crew who lost their lives near the town of Cley next the Sea, United Kingdom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano AB takes part in Jolly 22 memorial ruck

U.S. Air Force Airmen and spouses from the 31st Fighter Wing participate in a 5.6 mile memorial ruck honoring the four fallen Airmen in the 2014 Jolly 22 crash at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 9, 2026. On Jan. 7, 2014, U.S. Air Force Capts. Sean Ruane and Christopher Stover, Tech. Sgt. Dale Mathews and Staff Sgt. Afton Ponce, the crew of Jolly 22, were killed when their helicopter crashed while performing a low-flight level training mission in England. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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