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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel, 31st Fighter Wing public affairs specialist, takes a photo from within a HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter near Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. Jakel documented the 31st Fighter Wing command team’s participation in the 57th Rescue Squadron’s training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter belonging to the 56th Rescue Squadron flies near Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. The HH-60W is a result of the development of the HH-60G “Pave Hawk” and built upon the existing and proven framework of the UH-60M “Black Hawk” production model. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

U.S. Air Force pararescue Airmen from the 57th Rescue Squadron jump from a HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter near Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. Pararescue Airmen perform regular jump and rescue training to ensure they are always prepared for the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing deputy commander, left, prepares to tandem jump with a pararescue Airman from the 57th Rescue Squadron near Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. Diers jumped with the 57th RQS while they performed their monthly training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

A U.S. Air Force pararescue Airman from the 57th Rescue Squadron looks out the window of a HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. The window is marked with the rank of U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, since he is flying the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, gears up for a helicopter flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. Clark flew a HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter while pararescue Airmen from the 57th Rescue Squadron performed jump training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Brig. Gen. Tad Clark immerses with 555th FGS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, applies a sealing compound onto a flaperon bearing during an immersion with the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. During his last few months of command, Clark integrated with the 555th FGS to get a closer look at their skill set and thank them for their contributions to Aviano’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Brig. Gen. Tad Clark immerses with 555th FGS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an immersion with the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. The 555th FGS maintains and deploys fully ready and operational F-16 Fighting Falcons in order 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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Brig. Gen. Tad Clark immerses with 555th FGS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tristen Estrada, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, remove the centerline tank off an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an immersion with the 555th FGS at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. Before relinquishing command in the coming months, Clark wanted to immerse himself in various squadrons and show his appreciation for their support to Aviano’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Brig. Gen. Tad Clark immerses with 555th FGS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, rotates a ratchet to remove the centerline tank off an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an immersion with the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. During his last few months of command, Clark integrated with the 555th FGS to get a closer look at their skill set and thank them for their contributions to Aviano’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Brig. Gen. Tad Clark immerses with 555th FGS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, installs a flaperon bearing onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an immersion with the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. Before relinquishing command in the coming months, Clark wanted to immerse himself in various squadrons and show his appreciation for their support to Aviano’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Brig. Gen. Tad Clark immerses with 555th FGS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, installs a flaperon bearing onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an immersion with the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. The 555th FGS maintains and deploys fully ready and operational F-16 Fighting Falcons in order 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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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

A formation of U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons from Aviano Air Base fly over the Florence American Cemetery during the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. The ceremony included words of remembrance from the official party, a wreath-laying ceremony, the raising of the American flag from half-mast and a fly-over from F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

The U.S. flag is raised to full mast during the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. The Florence American Cemetery houses the headstones of 4,392 Americans fallen in the line of duty, and remembers the names of an additional 1,409 Missing In Action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

Italian Chaplain Don Pietro Folino Gallo blesses memorial wreaths during a wreath-laying ceremony during the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. Wreaths honoring the fallen were displayed and saluted during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

A U.S. Marine plays Taps during the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. Taps is the final call of the day and indicates lights out and marks “quiet time” on a military base, but it is also used during funerals and memorial ceremonies to honor the fallen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

Members of U.S. and Italian military services as well as veteran organizations render honors during the playing of Taps during the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. Attendees came together from both the U.S. and across Europe to honor the fallen and remember those who gave their lives in service of both their nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

U.S. Airmen from the Aviano Air Base Honor Guard perform a three-gun salute during the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. The three-gun salute was immediately followed by thirty seconds of silence in honor of the fallen and the playing of Taps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

Memorial wreaths and the official colors are presented during the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. Attendees came together from both the U.S. and across Europe to honor the fallen and remember those who gave their lives in service of both their nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

A row of memorial wreaths are displayed during the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. Memorial Day, originating during the Civil War, honors all U.S. military members who died in service to the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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