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31st FW sets up at Istrana Air Base for Exercise Fighting Wyvern

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing carry parts of a tent to set up for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Istrana Air Base, Italy, Dec. 12, 2023. Exercise Fighting Wyvern helped empower Airmen to discover creative and innovative solutions that create a more capable force ready to secure the base, generate combat air power, and be ready to deploy and fight from home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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31st FW sets up at Istrana Air Base for Exercise Fighting Wyvern

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing prepare to set up a tent for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Istrana Air Base, Italy, Dec. 12, 2023. Fighting Wyvern is the second of three exercises designed to exercise Agile Combat Employment operations in response to and within a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment, while concurrently executing integrated and joint base defense operations with Slovenia and Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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31st FW sets up at Istrana Air Base for Exercise Fighting Wyvern

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing prepare to set up a tent for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Istrana Air Base, Italy, Dec. 12, 2023. Applying operational maneuver to already forward-deployed forces has increased survivability and generated more military options for the U.S. combined and joint forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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31st FW sets up at Istrana Air Base for Exercise Fighting Wyvern

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing set up a tent for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Istrana Air Base, Italy, Dec. 12, 2023. Initiatives such as Agile Combat Employment have helped shape how Airmen are trained, the resources the Air Force invests in, and how the 31st Fighter Wing works together with international partners and Allies to strengthen force posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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31st FW sets up at Istrana Air Base for Exercise Fighting Wyvern

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing set up a tent for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Istrana Air Base, Italy, Dec. 12, 2023. Continual collaboration and integration with our Allies and partners on Agile Combat Employment has improved the resilience and survivability of coalition airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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31st FW sets up at Istrana Air Base for Exercise Fighting Wyvern

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing set up tents for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Istrana Air Base, Italy, Dec. 12, 2023. The strategic partnership between the 31st Fighter Wing and Italy is built on a foundation of shared values, experiences and vision. A strong, interoperable NATO Alliance is key to promoting peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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31st FW sets up at Istrana Air Base for Exercise Fighting Wyvern

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing put a stake in the ground as they set up for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Istrana Air Base, Italy, Dec. 12, 2023. Exercising Agile Combat Employment, or contingency basing operations, allowed the 31st Fighter Wing to be more agile in its execution of the mission, while also deterring aggressive actions from adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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A new Wyvern mission

Members of the 31st Fighter Wing listen during an all-call at Aviano Air Base, Italy, on Nov. 17, 2023. Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, hosted six all-calls during the week to announce the new mission statement. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Steve Garrett)

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A new Wyvern mission

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, announces the new mission statement to wing personnel during an all-call at Aviano Air Base, Italy, on Nov. 17, 2023. The new 31st Fighter Wing mission statement reads: secure the base, generate combat airpower, ready to deploy and fight from home. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Steve Garrett)

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A new Wyvern mission

U.S. Air Force Capt. Zach Jacques, 31st Fighter Wing Commanders Action Group, welcomes the audience to an all-call at Aviano Air Base, Italy, on Nov. 17, 2023. Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, hosted six all-calls during the week to announce the new mission statement. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Steve Garrett)

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Always have an open mind

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trevor Koelsch, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron Avionics Craftsman, poses for a photo in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon on Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 9, 2023. Koelsch works on all the computer systems of the jets, the fire control radar and the radios to ensure the jets can have two-way communication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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Always have an open mind

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trevor Koelsch, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron avionics craftsman, performs a routine aircraft maintenance check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 9, 2023. As an avionics craftsman, Koelsch maintains and repairs electronic systems on F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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Always have an open mind

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trevor Koelsch, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron avionics craftsman, performs a routine aircraft maintenance check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 9, 2023. As an avionics craftsman, Koelsch ensures pilots can receive the information they need to successfully operate the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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Always have an open mind

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trevor Koelsch, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron avionics craftsman, provides oversight as his Airmen as they work on an F-16 Fighting Falcon on Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 9, 2023. As a supervisor, Koelsch is responsible for providing Airmen with hands-on training to ensure they can successfully maintain an F-16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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Always have an open mind

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trevor Koelsch, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron avionics craftsman, monitors Airmen as they work on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 9, 2023. As a supervisor, Koelsch oversees the installation and repair of avionics devices and assigns tasks for scheduled maintenance and unexpected repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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Always have an open mind

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trevor Koelsch, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron avionics craftsman, walks into a protective aircraft shelter to work on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 9, 2023. Koelsch is also certified on engine run, hot refueling and agile combat employment, which fall outside of his traditional career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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Always have an open mind

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trevor Koelsch, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron avionics craftsman, sits in the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 9, 2023. Koelsch enlisted in the Air Force at 21 years old, after speaking to a former F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief coworker who inspired him to join the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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Buzzards perform exercise Purple Reign at Aviano Air Base

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ken Washausen, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron productions superintendent, performs servicing for an F-16 Fighting Falcon liquid oxygen tank during Exercise Purple Reign at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 4, 2023. Airmen trained to use the minimal number of tools and resources needed to get the mission done during Purple Reign. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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Buzzards perform exercise Purple Reign at Aviano Air Base

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ken Washausen, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron productions superintendent, services an F-16 Fighting Falcon liquid oxygen tank during Exercise Purple Reign at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 4, 2023. By doing maintenance on the liquid oxygen tank, the 510th FGS ensures the pilots are receiving oxygen throughout the flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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Buzzards perform exercise Purple Reign at Aviano Air Base

U.S. Air Force Capt. Scott “Lemme” Adams, 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, performs post-flight inspections during Exercise Purple Reign at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 4, 2023. Post-flight inspections are to ensure the aircraft in shape to fly or fix any issues that may have happen during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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