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31st MOS change of command

Maj. Douglas Kuhn (right) relinquishes the 31st Maintenance Operations Squadron command to Col. Fredrick Plaumann (left) 31st Maintenance Group commander, during the squadron's change of command ceremony May 21 in the personnel alert holding area at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Kuhn will be replaced by Maj. Franklyn K. Shepherd. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Briana Jones)

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31st Munitions Change of Command

Maj. Michael W. Donahue II relinquishes the 31st Munitions Squadron flag to Col. Dennis W. Shumaker, 31st Maintenance Group commander, as Major Jason F. Vattioni looks on during the 31st MUNS change of command ceremony July 9 at Hangar 3. Major Donahue and his family are heading to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., where he will be joining the Inspector General Battlestaff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman LaVel Sterling)

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31st MUNS Change of Command

Maj. Jason F. Vattioni receives the flag of the 31st Munitions Squadron from Col. Dennis W. Shumaker, 31st Maintenance Group commander, during the squadron's change of command ceremony July 9 at Hangar 3. Major Vattioni is replacing Maj. Micheael W. Donahue II, Major Vattioni comes from the Naval War College in Newport, RI. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman LaVel Sterling)

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31st MUNS participates in INIOCHOS 21

Senior Airman Sydney Williams, 31st Munitions Squadron (MUNS) line delivery crew chief, secures an inert bomb onto a trailer at Andravida Air Base, Greece, April 13, 2021. The 31st MUNS, along with other units from the 31st Fighter Wing, participated in INIOCHOS 21, a Hellenic air force-led, joint force exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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31st MUNS participates in INIOCHOS 21

Inert munitions provided by the 31st Munitions Squadron (MUNS) sit on a trailer at Andravida Air Base, Greece, April 12, 2021. The inert munitions were used for INIOCHOS 21, a Hellenic Air Force-led, large force flying exercise focused on strengthening partnerships and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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31st MUNS participates in INIOCHOS 21

U.S. Airmen with the 31st Munitions Squadron (MUNS) hook an inert bomb onto a bomb lift at Andravida Air Base, Greece, April 13, 2021. The 31st MUNS, along with other units from the 31st Fighter Wing, participated in INIOCHOS 21, a Hellenic air force-led, joint force exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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31st MUNS participates in INIOCHOS 21

Senior Airman Hayley Peters, 31st Munitions Squadron (MUNS) conventional munitions crew chief unhooks an inert bomb from a bomb lift at Andravida Air Base, Greece, April 13, 2021. The 31st MUNS maintains and supports a combat ready stockpile, people, and equipment to support U.S. and NATO taskings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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31st MUNS participates in INIOCHOS 21

A U.S. Airman with the 31st Munitions Squadron (MUNS) configures a trailer at Andravida Air Base, Greece, April 13, 2021. The 31st MUNS, along with other units from the 31st Fighter Wing, participated in INIOCHOS 21, a Hellenic air force-led, joint force exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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31st MUNS, beware our might

Senior Airman Timothy Strawther, 31st Munitions Squadron armament technician, solders a wire on a on a LAU-129 missile rail launcher at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 21, 2020. The 31st MUNS maintains equipment and a combat ready stockpile to support U.S. and NATO taskings. Airmen from the 31st MUNS armament flight ensure they remain mission ready throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st MUNS, beware our might

Senior Airman Timothy Strawther, 31st Munitions Squadron armament technician, solders a wire on a on a LAU-129 missile rail launcher at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 21, 2020.The 31st MUNS maintains and supports assigned weapon storage and security systems and complies with required standards. Airmen from the 31st MUNS armament flight provide munitions and armament support for approximately 50 U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st MUNS, beware our might

Senior Airman Roger Higgins, left, and Senior Airman Kevin Rivera, right, 31st Munitions Squadron armament technicians, fix striker points on a detent assembly of a LAU-129 missile rail launcher at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 21, 2020. The 31st MUNS maintains equipment and a combat ready stockpile to support U.S. and NATO taskings. Airmen from the 31st MUNS armament flight ensure they remain mission ready throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by sanitizing all equipment after each shift. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st MUNS, beware our might

Airman 1st Class Shanea Shamburger, 31st Munitions Squadron armament support member, inspects a bench stock drawer at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 21, 2020. The drawer contains tools and equipment needed on a regular basis in the missile field. Airmen from the 31st MUNS armament flight provide munitions and armament support for approximately 50 U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st MUNS, beware our might

Senior Airman Jaelen Chaney, 31st Munitions Squadron armament technicians, wears a 31st MUNS patch at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 21, 2020. The 31st MUNS maintains equipment and a combat ready stockpile to support U.S. and NATO taskings. Airmen from the 31st MUNS armament flight ensure they remain mission ready throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st MUNS, beware our might

Senior Airman Jaelen Chaney, 31st Munitions Squadron armament technician, performs an 18-month inspection on a MAU-12 heavy duty dual-piston pyrotechnic ejector rack at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 21, 2020. The MAU-12 ejector rack assembly is designed to suspend on an aircraft and eject conventional or nuclear stores, and external fuel tanks. Airmen from the 31st MUNS armament flight provide munitions and armament support for approximately 50 U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st MUNS, beware our might

Senior Airman Jaelen Chaney, 31st Munitions Squadron armament technician, focuses as he performs an 18-month inspection on a MAU-12 heavy duty dual-piston pyrotechnic ejector rack at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 21, 2020. The MAU-12 ejector rack assembly is designed to suspend on an aircraft and eject conventional or nuclear stores, and external fuel tanks. Airmen from the 31st MUNS armament flight provide munitions and armament support for approximately 50 U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st MXG partners with Bulgarian air force for readiness training

U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Lopez, 31st Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, discuss training equipment and objectives with a Bulgarian air force maintainer during a training event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 1, 2026. Aviano’s 31st MXG Bulgaria Country Team previously supported Bulgaria’s F-16 program through in-country training and continues to build on that foundation through hands-on instruction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrique Barquet)

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31st MXG partners with Bulgarian air force for readiness training

U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing commander, talks with Maj. Nikolay Mateev, Bulgarian air force maintenance flight commander, during a training event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 1, 2026. This training focused on developing maintenance processes and improving mission readiness for the Bulgarian air force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrique Barquet)

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31st MXG partners with Bulgarian air force for readiness training

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 31st Maintenance Squadron and a Bulgarian air force maintainer conduct equipment inspections during over-the-shoulder training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 1, 2026. This training emphasizes safety, precision and adherence to established F-16 Fighting Falcon maintenance standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrique Barquet)

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31st MXG partners with Bulgarian air force for readiness training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Atanasov Kostadin, (squadron and duty title), and (x) inspects parachute components during a training session at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 1, 2026. This training builds on previous U.S. Air Force support provided through 31st MXG Country Team program’s engagements in Bulgaria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrique Barquet)

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31st MXG partners with Bulgarian air force for readiness training

Bulgarian Air Force 1st Class Atanasov Kostadin, and A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 31st Maintenance Squadron, inspects parachute components during a training session at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 1, 2026. This training builds on previous U.S. Air Force support provided through 31st MXG Country Team program’s engagements in Bulgaria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrique Barquet)

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