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Ample Strike

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron takes off for Poland, Sept. 5, 2014 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 31st Fighter Wing will be participating in a joint training exercise, Ample Strike, to expand upon ongoing efforts to build partnerships and interoperability in Europe. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Jessica Hines)

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Final flight

Col. Brent Vosseller, 31st Fighter Wing vice commander, steps out of an F-16 Fighting Falcon cockpit after his final flight, July 10, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The "fini-flight" is a military tradition honoring a commander’s final flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Deana Heitzman)

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Final flight

Col. Brent Vosseller, 31st Fighter Wing vice commander, completes his final flight, July 10, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Vosseller served as the vice commander for more than two years. His next assignment will be inspector general, Pacific Air Forces headquarters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Deana Heitzman)

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Red Flag

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, for Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., to participate in exercise Red Flag, June 13, 2014. This will be the first time the squadron has participated in Red Flag since 2006. (U.S Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Deana Heitzman)

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Red Flag

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, for Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., to participate in exercise Red Flag, June 13, 2014. Red Flag will provide pilots with a realistic training environment to improve their air-to-ground combat capabilities. (U.S Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Deana Heitzman)

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ADRIATIC STRIKE

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, to participate in Exercise ADRIATIC STRIKE in Postojna, Slovenia, June 4, 2014. The ability of the 31st Fighter Wing pilots, aircraft and support personnel to operate from home station maximizes training effectiveness while minimizing costs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Lotz)

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ADRIATIC STRIKE

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, to participate in Exercise ADRIATIC STRIKE in Postojna, Slovenia, June 4, 2014. The week-long close air support exercise, which began in 2012, helps train joint terminal attack controllers’ interoperability and technical expertise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Lotz)

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Corrosion Control

Francesco Di Carlo, 31st Maintenance Squadron corrosion technician, paints the tail end of an F-16 Fighting Falcon Aug. 13, 2013 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Corrosion control focuses on preventative maintenance by sanding down and repainting aircraft through the use of special polyurethane paint, which helps protect the metal from environmental stressors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jessica Hines)

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Corrosion Control

Staff Sgt. Daniel Palermiti, 31st Maintenance Squadron corrosion technician, removes paper and tape covering from an F-16 Fighting Falcon Aug. 13, 2013 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. With a new state-of-the-art Corrosion Control Facility on base, aircrafts are serviced in-house for a quarter of the cost that it took to send them to Germany or Belgium for repainting. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jessica Hines)

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Corrosion Control

A decal is removed from an F-16 Fighting Falcon Aug. 13, 2013 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Corrosion control technicians create, print and cut all decals that are applied to the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jessica Hines)

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F-16 gets a facelift

Airmen from the 31st Maintenance Squadron cut the ribbon during a ribbon cutting of the new Corrosion Control Facility Oct. 19. The new facility will save the 31st Fighter Wing $32,000 per jet, with the ability to painting the jets locally versus sending them on temporary duty to be painted at alternative locations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Justin Weaver)

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F-16 gets a facelift

Airmen attend the ribbon cutting of the new Corrosion Control Facility Oct. 19 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The new facility will allow personnel assigned to the Aircraft Structural Maintenance Corrosion Control section the ability to conduct all aspects of corrosion control and treatment, to include sanding, media blasting of small parts, and full painting and stenciling. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Justin Weaver)

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F-16 gets a facelift

Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Russell, 31st Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance corrosion control, sands a fast-acting speed brake prior to repainting an F-16 Fighting Falcon.The 31st MXS unveiled Aviano's first locally-painted F-16 during a ribbon cutting of the new Corrosion Control Facility Oct. 19 located on Aviano Air Base, Italy. (Courtesy Photo)

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F-16 gets a facelift

An F-16 Fighting Falcon is prepped for stenciling during a repaint in the new Corrosion Control Facility at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The new facility allows personnel assigned to the aircraft structural maintenance corrosion control section the ability to conduct all aspects of corrosion control and treatment, to include sanding, media blasting, priming and painting and stenciling an entire F-16. (Courtesy Photo)

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Once Green, Always Green: Legendary ace returns to Triple Nickel

Retired Brig. Gen. R. Steve Ritchie visits the 555th Fighter Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, prior to celebrating the 40th anniversary of him becoming an ace Aug. 28. Ritchie became an ace while assigned to the then 555th Tactical Fighter Squadron following his fifth aerial victory when he shot down a MiG-21 fighter Aug. 28, 1972 while supporting operations in Vietnam. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz)

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Legendary ace returns to Triple Nickel

Retired Brig. Gen. R. Steve Ritchie, the last Air Force pilot to earn the title of ace, poses in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy Aug. 28. Ritchie became an ace while assigned ot the then 555th Tactical Fighter Squadron following his fifth aerial victory in Aug. 28, 1972 while supporting operations in Vietnam. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz)

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Fighting Falcons return from joint exercise

Two Aviano F-16s taxi down the runway after conducting an air-to-ground flying mission Aug. 5, 2010 at Kallax Air Base, Sweden. More than 250 Airmen from the 555th Fighter Squadron and 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron traveled to the Swedish air base on July 30, 2010 for a two week exercise conducting air-to-air and air-to-ground flying missions alongside the Swedish air force members assigned to Norrbotten Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lindsey Maurice/Released)

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Fighting Falcons return from joint exercise

Two F-16s taxi out onto the runway for an air-to-ground training mission Aug. 5, 2010 at Kallax Air Base, Sweden. More than 250 men and women from the 555th Fighter Squadron and 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron traveled to the Swedish air base on July 30, 2010 for a two week exercise conducting air-to-air and air-to-ground flying missions with Norrbotten Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lindsey Maurice/Released)

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The darting mission of the F-16 Fighting Falcon

An Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs aerial acrobatics for more than 285,000 aviation enthusiasts during the Farnborough International Air Show July 21. Most commonly known as the "Viper," this compact multi-role fighter has proven itself by dominating in air-to-air and air-to-ground combat. The F-16C's exceptional handling and maneuvering capabilities allow the aircraft to pull upwards of 9 Gs. Approximately 70 aircrew and support personnel from bases across Europe and the United States participated in the air show. This premier global aviation event allows exhibitors to showcase the newest aerospace equipment and technology. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)

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The darting mission of the F-16 Fighting Falcon

Tom Harkin, Iowa senator, tours the F-16C in the U.S. static display coral at the Farnborough International Air Show July 18. He and four other senators spent time talking with U.S. servicemembers and viewing the various aircraft on display. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather M. Norris)

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