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31 FW delivers 70,000 COVID-19 PPE items to local Italian hospitals

An Ospedale Civile di Pordenone (Pordenone Hospital) volunteer holds a surgical gown in Pordenone, Italy, March 5, 2021. The 31st Fighter Wing donated approximately 70,000 personal protective equipment (PPE) items to four local Italian hospitals to help protect healthcare workers against the COVID-19 virus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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31 FW delivers 70,000 COVID-19 PPE items to local Italian hospitals

An Ospedale Civile di Pordenone (Pordenone Hospital) volunteer holds masks that were donated by the 31st Fighter Wing in Pordenone, Italy, March 5, 2021. Approximately 70,000 personal protective equipment (PPE) items were donated to four local Italian hospitals to provide increased protection for the healthcare workers that are treating COVID-19 patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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31 FW delivers 70,000 COVID-19 PPE items to local Italian hospitals

Airmen assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing pose for a photo before delivering personal protective equipment (PPE) items to the Ospedale Civile di Pordenone (Pordenone Hospital) in Pordenone, Italy, March 5, 2021. Approximately 44,000 PPE items were delivered to the hospital for healthcare workers and an additional 26,000 items were delivered to three other local hospitals that treat COVID-19 patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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31 FW delivers 70,000 COVID-19 PPE items to local Italian hospitals

Dr. Joseph Polimeni, Pordenone Health Authority District CEO, left, and U.S. Air Force Col. Wade Adair, 31st Medical Group commander, right, pose for a photo at the Ospedale Civile di Pordenone (Pordenone Hospital) in Pordenone, Italy, March 5, 2021. The 31st Fighter Wing donated approximately 44,000 personal protective equipment items for healthcare workers at the hospital. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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210304-F-HQ196-1493

U.S. Air Force Capt. Austin Huff, 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, receives treatment for his simulated injuries during Operation Porcupine in Romania, March 4, 2021. Operation Porcupine is a search and rescue exercise and Huff’s role was a downed pilot in need of rescue in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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210304-F-HQ196-1473

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter takes off after rescuing a downed pilot during Operation Porcupine in Romania, March 4, 2021. The 56th Rescue Squadron provides a rapidly-deployable, worldwide combat rescue and reaction force response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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210304-F-HQ196-1436

Two pararescuemen escort a downed pilot to a U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during Operation Porcupine in Romania, March 4, 2021. Operation Porcupine is a combat search and rescue exercise requiring Aviano Air Base’s 510th Fighter Squadron, 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons, 606th Air Control Squadrons and 731st Expeditionary Air attack Squadron to work together to accomplish the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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210304-F-HQ196-1398

Two pararescuemen with the 57th Rescue Squadron search for a downed pilot during Operation Porcupine in Romania, March 4, 2021. Operation Porcupine demonstrated the unique capabilities of the 31st Operations Group, which hosts all assets needed to conduct a combat search and rescue mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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210304-F-HQ196-1289

U.S. Air Force Capt. Austin Huff, 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, listens to his radio during Operation Porcupine in Romania, March 4, 2021. As part of Operation Porcupine, an exercise demonstrating the interoperability of all units in the 31st Operations Group, Huff acted as a downed pilot while evading opposing forces and coordinating with the 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons for exfiltration under hostile conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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210304-F-HQ196-1221

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon soars to provide air support during Operation Porcupine in Romania, March 4, 2021. Operation Porcupine tested the diverse capabilities of the 31st Operations Group, combining efforts from the 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons, the 510th Fighter Squadron, the 606th Air Control Squadron, the 731st Expeditionary Air Attack Squadron and others for the rescue of a simulated downed pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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Local Legend

This month’s Local Legend is Mario Delia, a kennel attendant and maintenance supervisor for the 31st Security Forces Squadron, military working dog unit (MWD). Mario has lived in Aviano his entire life, and has been a part of Team Aviano for 46 years! As part of his job, Mario ensures every MWD is taken care of. He ensures all nutritional requirements are in accordance with what the veterinarians prescribe, and also administers medicine for the MWDs. Through all his hard work and dedication, Mario recently won the 31st SFS Civilian I Category 2020. When he isn’t at work, Mario enjoys mountain biking. He also enjoys traveling, and if he could travel anywhere in the world, he would travel to Portugal or the United States. Mario enjoys the city and art most while living in Italy, and his favorite place to visit in Italy is Rome. He also enjoys all types of food, but he enjoys it more when they are freshly cooked. Mario’s best piece of advice for newcomers is “Enjoy Italy.” It’s truly wonderful to have you on Team Aviano, Mario. Thank you for everything you do!

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31st FW enlists Airmen into USSF

U.S. Air Force Brig Gen. Jason Bailey, 31st Fighter Wing commander, speaks during a United States Space Force transfer ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 16, 2021. This ceremony swore Airmen into the newly created United States military branch, U.S. Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heidi Goodsell)

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31st FW enlists Airmen into USSF

Newly sworn in U.S. Space Force Guardians pose for a photo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 16, 2021. The U.S. Space Force was established on December 20, 2019, and will maintain and enhance the competitive edge in space for the U.S. and allied interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heidi Goodsell)

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31st FW enlists Airmen into USSF

U.S. Air Force Brig Gen. Jason Bailey, 31st Fighter Wing commander, recites the oath of enlistment to Airmen from 31st FW during their transfer ceremony into the United States Space Force at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 16, 2021. The U.S. Space Force was established on December 20, 2019, and protects U.S. and allied interests in space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heidi Goodsell)

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31st FW enlists Airmen into USSF

U.S. Space Force Senior Master Sgt. Sean Winter, 606th Air Control Squadron superintendent of cyber ops and maintenance, participates in a U.S. Space Force transfer ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 16, 2021. This ceremony swore Airmen into the newly created United States military branch, U.S. Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heidi Goodsell)

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31st FW accomplishes ACE with ITAF

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing return from offensive counter air training with two Italian air force F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 32° Stormo during an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) exercise at Amendola Air Base, Italy, Feb. 17, 2021. Training with joint and combined allies and partners during ACE events increases the 31st FW lethality and enhances interoperability, allowing our forces to counter military aggression and coercion by sharing responsibility for common defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st FW accomplishes ACE with ITAF

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron lands during an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) exercise at Amendola Air Base, Italy, Feb. 17, 2021. ACE exercises ensure Airmen and aircrews are postured to provide lethal combat power across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st FW accomplishes ACE with ITAF

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron takes flight during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Amendola Air Base, Italy, Feb. 17, 2021. During the exercise, Airmen enhanced their ability to rapidly deploy and operate from remote locations with varying levels of capacity and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st FW accomplishes ACE with ITAF

U.S. Air Force Maj. Mike Rogers, 555th Fighter Squadron pilot, refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Amendola Air Base, Italy, Feb. 16, 2021. The exercise was designed to provide aircrew and support personnel the experience needed to maintain a ready force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st FW accomplishes ACE with ITAF

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Hambleton, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects the intake of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Amendola Air Base, Italy, Feb. 16, 2021. Hambleton climbed into the intake to check the engine blades for dents and cracks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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