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2025 Change of Commands

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brent Smith, incoming 510th Fighter Squadron commander, takes command of the 510th FS during the change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 2, 2025. The passing of the guidon signifies the transfer of leadership and responsibility from the outbound commander to the inbound. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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2025 Change of Commands

From right, U.S. Air Force Col. Anthony Bryant, 31st Maintenance Group incoming commander, receives the guidon from U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, during the change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 9, 2025. The passing of the guidon represents the formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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2025 Change of Commands

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Stangl, 31st Maintenance Group commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Maj. Sarah Furrer, 31st Maintenance Squadron incoming commander, signifying the assumption of command during the 31st MXS change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 6, 2025. Change of command ceremonies are a military tradition that represent a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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U.S. and Italian air forces conduct MARE with local first responders

An Italian firefighter extinguishes a fire during a Major Accident Response Exercise in San Quirino, Italy, June 26, 2025. A MARE is a training exercise simulating a major accident or incident to test emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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U.S. and Italian air forces conduct MARE with local first responders

Italian air force Fire Rescue Team members light a fire for a simulated downed aircraft during a Major Accident Response Exercise in San Quirino, Italy, June 26, 2025. The 31st Fighter Wing, Italian air force and local Italian first responders joined together to test emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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U.S. and Italian air forces conduct MARE with local first responders

The 31st Fighter Wing, Italian air force and local Italian first responders execute a Major Accident Response Exercise in San Quirino, Italy, June 26, 2025. A MARE is a training exercise simulating a major accident or incident to test emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Serrano)

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U.S. and Italian air forces conduct MARE with local first responders

Italian firefighters rescue U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Jaskulsky, 31st Communication Squadron tech control facility supervisor, from a simulated downed aircraft during a Major Accident Response Exercise in San Quirino, Italy, June 26, 2025. The 31st Fighter Wing, Italian air force and local Italian first responders joined together to test emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Serrano)

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U.S. and Italian air forces conduct MARE with local first responders

Italian firefighters stand ready to extinguish a fire on a simulated downed aircraft during a Major Accident Response Exercise in San Quirino, Italy, June 26, 2025. The 31st Fighter Wing, Italian air force and local Italian first responders joined together to test emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Serrano)

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U.S. and Italian air forces conduct MARE with local first responders

An Italian first responder reports on the radio the status of Airman 1st Class Alejandro Padilla, 31st Communication Squadron tech control facility technician, a simulated victim during a Major Accident Response Exercise in San Quirino, Italy, June 26, 2025. The 31st Fighter Wing, Italian air force and local Italian first responders joined together to test emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Serrano)

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U.S. and Italian air forces conduct MARE with local first responders

Italian firefighters rescue a simulated casualty from a mock downed aircraft during a Major Accident Response Exercise in San Quirino, Italy, June 26, 2025. The 31st Fighter Wing, Italian air force and local Italian first responders joined together to test emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Serrano)

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U.S. and Italian air forces conduct MARE with local first responders

Italian firefighters rescue a simulated casualty from a mock downed aircraft during a Major Accident Response Exercise in San Quirino, Italy, June 26, 2025. The 31st Fighter Wing, Italian air force and local Italian first responders joined together to test emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Serrano)

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U.S. and Italian air forces conduct MARE with local first responders

Italian firefighters rescue a simulated casualty from a mock downed aircraft during a Major Accident Response Exercise in San Quirino, Italy, June 26, 2025. The 31st Fighter Wing, Italian air force and local Italian first responders joined together to test emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Serrano)

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U.S. and Italian air forces conduct MARE with local first responders

U.S. and Italian air force personnel walk together as they prepare to begin a Major Accident Response Exercise in San Quirino, Italy, June 26, 2025. A MARE is a training exercise simulating a major accident or incident to test emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Serrano)

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Members of the U.S. Air Force 724th Air Mobility Squadron and 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron run down the flightline as they approach the end of the Port Dawg Memorial Run at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 16, 2025. The Port Dawg Memorial Run pays tribute to the lives lost within the port dawg community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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The U.S. Air Force 724th Air Mobility Squadron and 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron pose for a group photo following the Port Dawg Memorial Run at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 16, 2025. In 2013, the Airmen of Kadena Air Base held a run in honor of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Curtis Eccleston, a fallen port dawg. This tradition eventually became an annual event recognized by all U.S. Air Force port dawgs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Justin Hatchner, 724th Air Mobility Squadron senior enlisted leader, carries the Port Dawg guidon as he sprints down the flightline during the Port Dawg Memorial Run at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 16, 2025. The Port Dawg Memorial Run began in 2013 following the loss of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Curtis Eccleston stationed at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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The U.S. Air Force 724th Air Mobility Squadron and 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron run in formation down the flightline for the annual Port Dawg Memorial Run at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 16, 2025. In 2013, the Airmen of Kadena Air Base held a run in honor of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Curtis Eccleston, a fallen port dawg. This tradition eventually became an annual event recognized by all U.S. Air Force port dawgs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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The U.S. Air Force 724th Air Mobility Squadron and 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron run in formation down the flightline for the annual Port Dawg Memorial Run at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 16, 2025. The Port Dawg Memorial Run began in 2013 following the loss of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Curtis Eccleston stationed at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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The U.S. Air Force 724th Air Mobility Squadron and 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron take a moment of silence during the Port Dawg Memorial Run at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 16, 2025. The Port Dawg Memorial Run began in 2013 following the loss of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Curtis Eccleston stationed at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing grab an MB-1 device before the Port Dawg Memorial Run at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 16, 2025. Each MB-1 device donned the name of a fallen port dawg and was carried during the run to pay tribute to their sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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