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31st Fighter Wing hosts memorial ceremony for Tech. Sgt. Clemente Velasco

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aliyah Orbiso, 31st Fighter Wing honor Airman, holds a bugle during the playing of taps at the memorial service for Tech. Sgt. Clemente Velasco, 31st Maintenance Group noncommissioned officer-in-charge of maintenance operations control, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. Family, friends and Airmen gathered to commemorate and celebrate Velasco's life and the memories they shared with him. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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31st Fighter Wing hosts memorial ceremony for Tech. Sgt. Clemente Velasco

A photo of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Clemente Velasco, 31st Maintenance Squadron noncommissioned officer-in-charge of maintenance operations control, is displayed at his memorial service at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. During the ceremony, Velasco was posthumously awarded MOC controller of the month to recognize his dedication, leadership and teamwork, which left a profound and lasting impact. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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Aviano Police Week Defender's Challenge

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Security Forces Squadron run around the base track during the Police Week Defender’s Challenge at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 14, 2025. The Defender’s Challenge included a 5.5 mile ruck, sled pushes, pushing a Humvee and transporting medicine balls across base to embolden team resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano Police Week Defender's Challenge

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kairyn Jimenez, 31st Security Forces Squadron response team lead, performs situps during the Police Week Defender’s Challenge at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 14, 2025. In addition to situps, the team also had to do pushups, squats and overhead presses as part of the challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano Police Week Defender's Challenge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Hunt, 31st Security Forces Squadron security controller, performs an overhead press during the Police Week Defender’s Challenge at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 14, 2025. The Defender’s Challenge included a 5.5 mile ruck, sled pushes, pushing a Humvee and transporting medicine balls across base to embolden team resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano Police Week Defender's Challenge

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Security Forces Squadron perform pushups, situps, squats and an overhead press during the Police Week Defender’s Challenge at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 14, 2025. In 1962, U.S. President John F. Kennedy signed Proclamation 3466, designating May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano Police Week Defender's Challenge

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Security Forces Squadron ruck for two miles during the Defender’s Challenge for Police Week at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 14, 2025. In 1962, U.S. President John F. Kennedy signed Proclamation 3466, designating May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano spouses rebuild community and connection

Table decorations are displayed at the Spouse’s Combat Dining Out at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 9, 2025. After nearly a decade, the Spouse’s Combat Dining Out returned to Aviano as a celebration of long-standing support and dedication within the military spouse community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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Aviano spouses rebuild community and connection

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Cesar Florez, 31st Fighter Wing command chief (right), and Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st FW commander (left), provide opening remarks at the Spouse’s Combat Dining Out at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 9, 2025. During their speeches, Florez and Clark acknowledged the dedication and strength of military spouses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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Airmen from the 510th Fighter and Fighter Generation Squadrons pose for a group photo with their trophy after the conclusion of the closing ceremony of Viper Week at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 9, 2025. After a week long friendly competition between the 510th and 555th FGS and FS, the 510th team came out on top as the winners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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A sign displaying the Viper Week logo is hung during the closing ceremony of Viper Week at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 9, 2025. Viper Week was a friendly competition between the 510th and the 555th Fighter and Fighter Generation Squadrons that was composed of a series of challenges meant to test the skills and timeliness of the maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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From left, Senior Airman Helene Huynh, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew chief, Senior Airman Mina Hinman, 31st Maintenance Squadron weapons load competition evaluator, and Airman 1st Class Maya Rhymer, 555th FGS weapons load crew member, prepare to load a weapon onto an aircraft at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 9, 2025. Viper Week was a friendly competition between the 510th and the 555th Fighter Generation Squadrons that was composed of a series of challenges meant to test the skills and timeliness of the maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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Airman 1st Class Maya Rhymer, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, searches her toolbox in preparation for arming the aircraft during a competition at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 6, 2025. Aviano’s two fighter generation squadrons, the 555th and the 510th, went head-to-head in a friendly competition to test the skills, accuracy and efficiency of the maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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From left, Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Boone, 56th Fighter Squadron sortie support superintendent, Senior Master Sgt. Jimmy Pruitt, 56th Rescue Generation Squadron senior enlisted leader, and Chief Master Sgt. Shaun Spencer, 31st Munitions Squadron production flight chief, inspect an aircraft during the Distinguished Crew Chief portion of the Viper Week competition at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 6, 2025. Viper Week was a friendly competition between the 510th and the 555th Fighter Generation Squadrons that was composed of a series of challenges meant to test the skills and timeliness of the maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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Airman First Class Darien Harris, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, briefs Chief Master Sgt. Kristofor Tatro, 31st Maintenance Squadron senior enlisted leader, on the F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 6, 2025. The Dedicated Crew Chief portion of the Viper Week competition included a brief synopsis on the aircraft highlighting its capabilities and an inspection of the jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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Senior Master Sgt. Jimmy Pruitt, 56th Rescue Generation Squadron senior enlisted leader, takes notes during an aircraft inspection at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 6, 2025. The F-16 Fighting Falcon inspection was one portion of the week-long friendly competition between the 510th and the 555th Fighter Generation Squadrons that challenged the skills of their Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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Chief Master Sgt. William Bell, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron senior enlisted leader, speaks with two 510th FGS crew chief Airmen during the Viper Week Dedicated Crew Chief competition at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 9, 2025. The 555th and the 510th FGS held a friendly competition to put their maintainers to the test. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Giraud, Defense Health Network Europe director, and his team pose for a group photo following the military working dog demonstration at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 6, 2025. The Aviano Veterinary Treatment Facility works closely with the handlers to ensure healthy, mission ready K-9s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud, Defense Health Network Europe director, meets a military working dog during an immersion tour at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 6, 2025. The Aviano vet clinic works closely with the handlers to ensure healthy, mission ready K-9s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud, Defense Health Network Europe director, is briefed on Aviano Veterinary Treatment Facility capabilities by Aviano Veterinary Treatment Facility Officer In Charge, U.S. Army Captain Fikreta Dzanic and non-commissioned officer in charge U.S. Army SGT. Toran-Marie Reeceat Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 6, 2025. Gen. Giraud visited Aviano’s military treatment facilities for a closer look at the healthcare mission and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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