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57th RQS Rescue Exercise

Pararescuemen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron finish putting together a Rigged Alternate Method Boat in the Adriatic Sea near Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 13, 2021. A RAMB was dropped from the aircraft prior to the Pararescuemen performing static line jumps into the water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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57th RQS Rescue Exercise

Pararescuemen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron drop into the Adriatic Sea near Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 13, 2021.The 57th RQS performs different jumps over a variety of terrains depending on the scenario. This exercise included free fall and static jumps over land and water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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57th RQS Rescue Exercise

Tech. Sgt. Nathan Young, 57th Rescue Squadron jump master, prepares to drop a search and rescue night light devicel at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 13, 2021. The ball is used during night operations creating a point for the members jumping to easily see with their night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)

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57th RQS Rescue Exercise

Pararescuemen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron prepare for drop over the Adriatic Sea outside Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 13, 2021. The mission of the 57th RQS is personnel recovery, combat search and rescue. The Airmen perform various trainings to ensure they can accomplish their mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)

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57th RQS Rescue Exercise

An Airman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron performs a free fall jump at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 13, 2021. The 57th RQS performs different jumps over a variety of terrains depending on the scenario. This exercise included free fall and static jumps over land and water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)

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57th RQS Rescue Exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcus Cummings, 57th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, participates in a training exercise outside Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 13, 2022. The mission of the 57th RQS is personnel recovery, combat search and rescue. The Airmen perform various trainings to ensure they can accomplish their mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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57th RQS Rescue Exercise

A loadmaster assigned to the 37th Airlift squadron, Ramstein Air Base, poses for a photo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 12, 2021. The 37th came to support the 57th Rescue Squadron and the training that they do. The mission of the 57th RQS is personnel recovery, combat search and rescue. The Airmen perform various trainings to ensure they can accomplish their mission sets.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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31st FW conducts exercise Fighting Wyvern

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter operated by the 56th Rescue Squadron takes flight during Fighting Wyvern, a base defense exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 4, 2021. During the exercise, members of the 31st Operations Group executed search and recovery operations in a simulated downed aircraft scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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31st FW conducts exercise Fighting Wyvern

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron takes off during exercise Fighting Wyvern at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 4, 2021. The exercise was designed to test the 31st Fighter Wing’s ability to respond to a variety of potential threats, protect and generate combat airpower, and defend the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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31st FW conducts exercise Fighting Wyvern

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron takes flight during a base defense exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 4, 2021. The exercise, Fighting Wyvern, was designed to increase overall readiness of Airmen to respond to a variety of threats in a degraded or contaminated environment to safeguard and execute the 31st Fighter Wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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31st FW conducts exercise Fighting Wyvern

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron takes flight during exercise Fighting Wyvern at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 4, 2021. During the exercise, members of the 31st Operations Group executed search and recovery operations in a simulated downed aircraft scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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EOD Threat Assessment Training Couse

Tech. Sgt. Shane Bigham, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team leader, assists Staff Sgt. Jackson Judge, EOD team member, with a bomb suit during a routine training course at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July, 23, 2021. The course can be tailored to focus on improving the individual’s effectiveness, ensuring the safety of their team and that of the general public. The course focuses on ‘Threat Assessment,’ which is separated into theory and practical lessons of instruction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Blair)

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EOD Threat Assessment Training Couse

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tron Le, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team member, Staff Sgt. Jackson Judge, EOD team member and Brian Calder, an Explosive and Electronic Technical Solutions team member discuss the robots success in disarming the threat during a routine training course at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 23, 2021. This threat assessment training incorporated Italian Carabinieri counterparts with the intent to sustain and improve relations and interoperability with host nation partners. The remaining time is dedicated to a series of practical exercises where each operator will be presented with a realistic scenario from current threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Blair)

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EOD Threat Assessment Training Couse

Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team members discuss the robots approach to the scene during a routine threat assessment training course at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July, 23, 2021. EOD responds in teams of three to four members to assess and properly dispose of improvised explosive devices (IED) in scenarios that range from normal suspect packages, under vehicle IEDs, and mail bombs. The remaining time is dedicated to a series of practical exercises where each operator is presented with a realistic scenario from current threats. A verbal assessment of performance is delivered after each evolution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Blair)

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EOD Threat Assessment Training Couse

An explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robot approaches a suspicious vehicle during a routine threat assessment training course at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July, 23, 2021. This threat assessment training course provides the EOD technician with a logic-based methodology for assessing suspect packages and improvised explosive device scenarios and determining the best courses of action throughout the operation. These response teams typically consist of three to four team members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Blair)

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EOD Threat Assessment Training Couse

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Tyler Aldridge, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operations and training section chief and an Italian Carabinieri Corps EOD technician discuss the threat assessment training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July, 23, 2021. This threat assessment training incorporated Italian Carabinieri Corps counterparts with the intent to sustain and improve relations and interoperability with host nation partners. Additionally, the course provides the EOD technicians with a logic-based methodology for assessing suspect packages and improvised explosive device scenarios and determining the best courses of action throughout the operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Blair)

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Strengthening partnerships and interoperability between nations

A French air force Rafale aircraft taxis on the runway at Andravida Air Base, Greece, April 7, 2021. The French air force arrived in Greece to participate in INIOCHOS 21. In addition to enhancing combat readiness and strengthening bonds, INIOCHOS provides participants the opportunity for developing capabilities in planning and conducting complex air operations in a multinational joint forces environment, leading to an advanced level of training for all participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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Strengthening partnerships and interoperability between nations

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron taxis on the flightline at Andravida Air Base, Greece, April 7, 2021. F-16s from the 31st FW arrived in Greece to participate in 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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Strengthening partnerships and interoperability between nations

A Hellenic Air Force F-4 flies over Andravida Air Base, Greece, April 7, 2021. The Hellenic air force is leading the joint exercise INIOCHOS 21. The multinational exercise enhances the interoperability and skills of allied and partner air forces in the accomplishment of joint operations and air defenses in order to maintain joint readiness and reassure regional allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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Strengthening partnerships and interoperability between nations

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron and two Spanish air force F-18s fly in formation over Andravida Air Base, Greece, April 7, 2021. The Spanish air force and the 510th FS arrived in Greece to participate in INIOCHOS 21. Participation in INIOHOS 21 helps U.S. Air Force pilots develop and improve air readiness and interoperability with allied and partner air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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