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F-16 Fighting Falcons take off from Aviano Air Base

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing takes off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 31, 2025. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft and return to its starting point. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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F-16 Fighting Falcons take off from Aviano Air Base

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing takes off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, August 1, 2025. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft and return to its starting point. (Courtesy photo)

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Buzzards wrap up Thracian Star 25

U.S. Air Force Capt. Rhett Spongberg, 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, poses for a portrait before takeoff during Thracian Star 25 at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, July 24, 2025. The 510th Fighter Squadron, based at Aviano Air Base, provides combat airpower on demand to U.S. and NATO combatant commanders as well as the National Command Authority in order to meet national security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jenna A. Bond)

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Buzzards wrap up Thracian Star 25

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Hugo Cruz-Martinez, left, helps Airman 1st Class Luis Mendoza, both 510th Fighter Generation Squadron aerospace propulsion journeymen, replace an engine digital electron controller during Thracian Star 25 at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, July 23, 2025. Exercises like Thracian Star are vital to enhancing tactical cooperation, improving multinational command and control and reinforcing regional security throughout the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jenna A. Bond)

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Buzzards wrap up Thracian Star 25

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Brown, 31st Munitions Squadron Precision guided munitions production superintendent, deconstructs the nose of a precision guided bomb during Thracian Star 25 at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, July 22, 2025. The six flights within the 31st MUNS are armament, production, materiel, weapons, systems and programs. The unit falls under the 31st Maintenance Group of the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jenna A. Bond)

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Buzzards wrap up Thracian Star 25

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron takes off during Thracian Star 25 at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, July 21, 2025. The 31st Fighter Wing maintains two F-16 fighter squadrons, the 555th Fighter Squadron and the 510th Fighter Squadron, capable of conducting offensive and defensive air combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jenna A. Bond)

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Members of the 31st Security Forces Squadron fire team conduct a squad movement advancing toward enemy fire during exercise Silent Savage at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 17, 2025. The execution of this exercise assists in ensuring tactical movements are performed correctly, further confirming the team's ability to defend the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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Members of the 31st Security Forces Squadron fire team practice cover and concealment as they advance toward simulated enemy personnel during exercise Silent Savage at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 17, 2025. This annual force on force exercise helps the unit refine and improve their force protection measures and tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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Airman 1st Class Leslie Miller, 31st Security Forces Squadron fire team member, fires a M240B at simulated enemy personnel during exercise Silent Savage at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 15, 2025. Members of the 39th SFS from Incirlik AB observed the exercise and provided input to bolster mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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Senior Airman Gizelle Kane, 31st Security Forces Squadron fire team member, aims a M240B at simulated enemy personnel during exercise Silent Savage at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 15, 2025. This exercise tested the unit’s ability to successfully detect enemy attacks by utilizing unit cohesion and strategic planning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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Senior Airman Joseph Gates, 31st Security Forces Squadron fire team member, shoots an M4 at simulated enemy forces during exercise Silent Savage at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 15, 2025. This exercise is meant to highlight the strengths and weaknesses in the team’s ability to tactically identify and respond to enemy advancements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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Senior Airman Jordan Payton, 31st Security Forces Squadron fire team member, fires an M4 at simulated enemy forces during exercise Silent Savage at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 15, 2025. The execution of this exercise assists in ensuring tactical movements are performed correctly, further confirming the team's ability to defend the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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Airman 1st Class Brennan Charles, 31st Security Forces Squadron fire team member, aims an M4 at enemy personnel during exercise Silent Savage at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 15, 2025. Exercise Silent Savage is an annual force on force exercise designed to analyze the unit’s tactics, techniques and procedures against enemy fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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31st OG takes to the skies

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Miranda, 31st Operations Group commander, flies an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron in the skies above Italy, July 18, 2025. The 31st OG ensures the combat readiness of two F-16 fighter squadrons, one HH-60W rescue squadron, one Guardian Angel rescue squadron, one air control squadron and one operational support squadron conducting and supporting worldwide air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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31st OG takes to the skies

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Miranda, 31st Operations Group commander, flies an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron in the skies above Italy, July 18, 2025. The 31st OG prepares fighter pilots, controllers and support personnel to execute U.S. and NATO contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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31st OG takes to the skies

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Miranda, 31st Operations Group commander, flies an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron in the skies above Italy, July 18, 2025. The 31st OG prepares fighter pilots, controllers and support personnel to execute U.S. and NATO contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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31st OG takes to the skies

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Miranda, 31st Operations Group commander, flies an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron in the skies above Italy, July 18, 2025. The 31st OG ensures the combat readiness of two F-16 fighter squadrons, one HH-60W rescue squadron, one Guardian Angel rescue squadron, one air control squadron and one operational support squadron conducting and supporting worldwide air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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31st OG takes to the skies

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Miranda, 31st Operations Group commander, flies an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron in the skies above Italy, July 18, 2025. The 31st OG prepares fighter pilots, controllers and support personnel to execute U.S. and NATO contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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31st OG takes to the skies

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Miranda, 31st Operations Group commander, flies an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron in the skies above Greece, July 18, 2025. The 31st OG ensures the combat readiness of two F-16 fighter squadrons, one HH-60W rescue squadron, one Guardian Angel rescue squadron, one air control squadron and one operational support squadron conducting and supporting worldwide air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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31st OG takes to the skies

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Miranda, 31st Operations Group commander, flies an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron in the skies above the coast of Italy, July 18, 2025. The 31st OG prepares fighter pilots, controllers and support personnel to execute U.S. and NATO contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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