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Leo Cinquemani celebrates 50 years at Aviano

Leo Cinquemani, 31st Medical Support Squadron chief of acquisitions, receives a phone call from Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 1, 2020. Barrett thanked Cinquemani for serving the federal government and Aviano Air Base for 50 years. During the phone call Cinquemani spoke about the many people he has seen make their way through Aviano and even mentioned meeting the Secretary of the Air Force 35 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Halbert)

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Airmen from 31st Fighter Wing meet with students

Senior Airman Arthur Leese, 555th Fighter Squadron aviation resource manager reviews training documents during NATO enhanced Air Policing Oct. 7, 2020, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. During the NATO enhanced Air Policing mission in Bulgaria, Leese prepared the flight authorization for each pilot scheduled to fly and ensured each of their training requirements were up to date to be ready for a quick reaction alert. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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Airmen from 31st Fighter Wing meet with students

Senior Airman Arthur Leese, 555th Fighter Squadron aviation resource manager, poses for a photo during NATO enhanced Air Policing Oct. 7, 2020, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. Leese is one of many Airmen who played an important role in assuring the presence of U.S. fighter aircraft in Bulgaria, which demonstrates NATO nations working together, maintaining and developing effectiveness at all levels, sharing risks, burdens and costs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st Fighter Wing commander visits during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Bailey, 31st Fighter Wing commander, center, poses for a photo with Bulgarian air force Brig. Gen. Nikolay Rusev, 3rd Air base commander, left, and Bulgarian air force Major Gen. Dimitar Petrov, commander of the Bulgarian air force, right, during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Allied mission, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Oct. 5, 2020. Enhanced Air Policing is part of the alliance’s assurance measures for eastern allies. The continued support of the U.S. with their deployment to Europe emphasizes the transatlantic link among Allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Captain Geneva Giaimo)

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31st Fighter Wing commander visits during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Bailey, 31st Fighter Wing commander, right center, speaks with a U.S. Air Force pilot, from the 555th Fighter Squadron, right, and Airmen from the 31st Security Forces Squadron during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Allied mission, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Oct. 5, 2020. The presence of U.S. fighter aircraft in Bulgaria demonstrates NATO nations working together, maintaining and developing effectiveness at all levels, sharing risks, burdens and costs. The continued support of the U.S. with their deployment to Europe emphasizes the transatlantic link among Allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st Fighter Wing commander visits during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Bailey, 31st Fighter Wing commander, right, speaks with U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jason Agnew, 1st Combat Communications Squadron sections of tactical cyber transport systems, center, and Senior Airman Brendon Parks, 1st CBCS radio frequency technician, left, during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Allied mission, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Oct. 5, 2020. One of NATO’s roles is to preserve the integrity of allied airspace. Enhanced Air Policing is part of the alliance’s assurance measures for eastern allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st Fighter Wing commander visits during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Bailey, 31st Fighter Wing commander, left, speaks with a U.S. Air Force pilot, right, from the 555th Fighter Squadron and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Pipes, 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit superintendent, center,during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Allied mission, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Oct. 5, 2020. Enhanced Air Policing is part of the alliance’s assurance measures for eastern allies. The assurance measures have provided continuous military presence and meaningful activity in the eastern part of the alliance on a rotational basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st Fighter Wing Airmen meet with students

A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, and a student from First English Language School, Sofia, Bulgaria, pose for a photo, Oct. 2, 2020, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. The students met with both a pilot and a crew chief for about 25 minutes and discussed the various parts of a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon. During their visit, the students had the opportunity to practice the English language while discussing the various parts of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st Fighter Wing Airmen meet with students

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Rygiel, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, speaks to students from First English Language School, Sofia, Bulgaria, during NATO enhanced Air Policing, Oct. 2, 2020, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. In 1978, the First English Language High School became the first Bulgarian school in association with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. During their visit, the students had the opportunity to practice the English language while discussing the various parts of a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st Fighter Wing Airmen meet with students

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Rygiel, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, speaks to students from First English Language, Sofia, Bulgaria, during NATO enhanced Air Policing Oct. 2, 2020, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. The First English Language School was founded in 1958 as a high school for education in English language. During their visit, the students learned about various parts of a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, and had the opportunity to sit in the cockpit of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st Fighter Wing begin NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, flies over Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Allied mission, Sept. 28, 2020. One of NATO’s roles is to preserve the integrity of allied airspace. The Triple Nickel’s participation in eAP provided an opportunity for them to demonstrate comprehensive deterrence and defense through joint and combined interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st Fighter Wing begin NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, taxi on the runway during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Allied mission at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Sept. 28, 2020. Airmen practiced responding to a quick reaction alert which built and maintained unit mission readiness and promoted interoperability with allies and partners. The presence of U.S. fighter aircraft in Bulgaria demonstrates NATO nations working together, maintaining and developing effectiveness at all levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st Fighter Wing begin NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joel Castillo, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, sits on the flightline at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Sept. 28, 2020. Catillo performed a hot preflight during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Allied mission. One of NATO’s roles is to preserve the integrity of Allied airspace, and during eAP the alert teams performed a hot preflight to minimize the amount it takes to launch an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st Fighter Wing begin NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joel Castillo, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, completes a hot preflight during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Allied mission at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Sept. 28, 2020. A regular preflight is a visual inspection with no power or running hydraulics which takes approximately 10-15 minutes to perform. A hot preflight is conducted when the aircraft is running, the power is on, and only takes about six minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st Fighter Wing begin NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing

A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 555th Fighter Squadron points out procedures during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Allied mission at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Sept. 28, 2020. One of NATO’s roles is to preserve the integrity of allied airspace. Enhanced Air Policing is part of the alliance’s assurance measures for eastern allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, taxis on the runway during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing allied mission at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Sept. 28, 2020. Enhanced Air Policing is part of the Alliance’s assurance measures for eastern allies. The assurance measures have provided continuous military presence and meaningful activity in the eastern part of the Alliance on a rotational basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st FW supports NATO enhanced Air Policing mission

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, taxis on the runway during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing allied mission at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Sept. 28, 2020. Enhanced Air Policing is part of the Alliance’s assurance measures for eastern allies. The assurance measures have provided continuous military presence and meaningful activity in the eastern part of the Alliance on a rotational basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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Day or Night: Aviano Flights are Always a Sight

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron flies at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 15, 2020. In an air combat role, the F-16's maneuverability and combat radius exceeds that of all potential threat fighter aircraft. The F-16 is able to fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy and defend itself against enemy aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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Day or Night: Aviano Flights are Always a Sight

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron ascends at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 15, 2020. The unit 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. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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Day or Night: Aviano Flights are Always a Sight

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron takes flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 14, 2020. The unit performs air and space control and force application roles of counter-air, strategic attack and counter-land, including interdiction and close-air support, with F-16CMs employing state of the art munitions in support of joint, NATO, and combined operations. The F-16 is able to fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy and defend itself against enemy aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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