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Croatian Rafales complete first F-16 dual flight

Members of the U.S. Air Force 510th Fighter Generation Squadron hold up the sign for their squadron, the “Buzzards,” during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Pleso Air Base, Croatia, March 12, 2025. Through collaborative work with Allies, the U.S. provides forces with the resources and infrastructure necessary to combat current and future threats. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brooke Wise)

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Croatian Rafales complete first F-16 dual flight

A Croatian Armed Forces Dassault Rafale Fighter Jet pilot holds up the sign for the visiting 510th Fighter Generation Squadron, the “Buzzards,” during exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Pleso Air Base, Croatia, March 12, 2025. During the exercise, the Dassault Rafales completed their first flight alongside F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brooke Wise)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joel Winkler, 57th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, shows 31st Fighter Wing leadership the medical equipment and capailities being utilized by Airmen assigned to the 57th RQS during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 in Postojna, Slovenia March 11, 2025. Fighting Wyvern underscores Aviano’s critical role in deterring aggression, reinforcing commitment to U.S. Allies and partners and adapting to evolving security challenges and threats in the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, speaks with Lt. Col. Matjaž Slak, Slovenian Armed Forces Training Areas and Range commander,during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 in Postojna, Slovenia March 11, 2025. Multinational exercises with Allies and partners demonstrate and strengthen our shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron pose for a photo with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Cesar Flores, 31st Fighter Wing command chief, during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 in Postojna, Slovenia March 11, 2025. The exercise is designed to test Agile Combat Employment capabilities while concurrently executing integrated and joint base defense operations with Slovenian, Croatian and Italian partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)

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Buzzards touch down in Pleso

A U.S. Air Force 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon lands during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Pleso Air Base, Croatia, March 12, 2025. Exercises are part of a long-term multinational training plan to maintain readiness and interoperability between Allies in the European theater. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brooke Wise)

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Buzzards touch down in Pleso

A member of the Croatian Armed Forces works with A member of the U.S. Air Force 510th Fighter Generation Squadron to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Pleso Air Base, Croatia, March 12, 2025. This large-scale Combat Readiness Exercise enhanced Aviano Air Base’s Agile Combat Employment capabilities, ensuring forces can rapidly deploy, operate and sustain combat power in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brooke Wise)

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Buzzards touch down in Pleso

Members of the Croatian Armed Forces work with members of the U.S. Air Force 510th Fighter Generation Squadron to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Pleso Air Base, Croatia, March 12, 2025. Exercise Fighting Wyvern was executed to prepare U.S. forces and Allies to combat future threats to the European theater. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brooke Wise)

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Buzzards touch down in Pleso

Members of the Croatian Armed Forces work with members of the U.S. Air Force 510th Fighter Generation Squadron to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Pleso Air Base, Croatia, March 12, 2025. This large-scale Combat Readiness Exercise enhanced Aviano Air Base’s Agile Combat Employment capabilities, ensuring forces can rapidly deploy, operate and sustain combat power in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brooke Wise)

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Buzzards touch down in Pleso

A member of the Croatian Armed Forces works with U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Reid Widmann, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Pleso Air Base, Croatia, March 12, 2025. Multinational exercises with Allies and partners demonstrate and strengthen the Alliance’s shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brooke Wise)

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Buzzards touch down in Pleso

A member of the Croatian Armed Forces works with U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Reid Widmann, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Pleso Air Base, Croatia, March 12, 2025. Multinational exercises with Allies and partners strengthen regional security, interoperability and combined force readiness. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brooke Wise)

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Buzzards touch down in Pleso

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Reid Widmann, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, directs an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Pleso Air Base, Croatia, March 12, 2025. This large-scale Combat Readiness Exercise enhanced Aviano Air Base’s Agile Combat Employment capabilities, ensuring forces can rapidly deploy, operate and sustain combat power in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brooke Wise)

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Buzzards touch down in Pleso

U.S. Air Force Maj. Nick Atkins, 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, holds up the sign for his squadron, the “Buzzards,” during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Pleso Air Base, Croatia, March 12, 2025. Multinational exercises with Allies and partners demonstrate and strengthen the Alliance’s shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brooke Wise)

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Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 simulated fire incident

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Timothy Sherrod, a Wing Inspection Team member, observes a simulated aircraft fire during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 11, 2025. The purpose of the WIT is to assist the wing’s Inspector General office in evaluating the wing commander’s programs, as well as other programs and units within the 31st Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 simulated fire incident

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Timothy Sherrod, a Wing Inspection Team member, starts a simulated aircraft fire during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25 -01 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 11, 2025. Aircraft fire training is conducted periodically throughout the year to ensure Airmen are always prepared to combat aircraft fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 simulated fire incident

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Timothy Sherrod, a Wing Inspection Team member, starts a simulated aircraft fire during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25 -01 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 11, 2025. The purpose of the WIT is to assist the wing’s Inspector General office in evaluating the wing commander’s programs, as well as other programs and units within the 31st Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 simulated fire incident

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Timothy Sherrod, a Wing Inspection Team member, speaks with 31st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 11, 2025. Fighting Wyvern is a large-scale Combat Readiness Exercise designed to enhance Agile Combat Employment and ensure forces are ready to rapidly deploy, operate and sustain combat airpower under adverse conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 simulated fire incident

U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron prepare for a simulated aircraft fire during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 11, 2025. Large-scale, multi-capability exercises like Fighting Wyvern enhance the readiness of joint forces to employ a variety of tactics and capabilities (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 simulated fire incident

A U.S. Air Force 31st Civil Engineer Squadron firetruck puts out a simulated aircraft fire during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 11, 2025. The scenarios and injects that take place during Fighting Wyvern are designed to test Airman survival skills and ability to defend the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 simulated fire incident

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Security Forces Squadron establishs and guards a cordone a simulated aircraft fire during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 11, 2025. This exercise is a direct reflection of Aviano’s mission to secure the base, generate combat airpower and be ready to deploy and fight from home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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