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Securing the Base

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Tran, 31st Security Forces Squadron defender, performs identification checks at the north gate at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 27, 2025. The 31st Security Forces Squadron maintains installation force protection during peacetime and wartime operations within eight separate base areas. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brooke Wise)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen and families tour an HH-60W Jolly Green II at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 10, 2025. The 56th Rescue Squadron retired its “golf” model and replaced them with the upgraded HH-60W Jolly Green II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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Italian air force Col. Salvatore La Luce, Aviano Air Base commander, tours an HH-60W Jolly Green II at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 10, 2025. The 56th Rescue Squadron retired its “golf” model and replaced them with the upgraded HH-60W Jolly Green II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cladasia Lawson, air operations center journeyman, poses for a photo on an HH-60W Jolly Green II at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 10, 2025. The new HH-60W has more formidable weapon systems, as well as the ability to reach much higher top speeds than the previous “golf” model. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, speaks during an event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 10, 2025. This event was held to familiarize the base with the new HH-60W Jolly Green II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen and families learn about the new HH-60W Jolly Green II at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 10, 2025. The HH-60W has more formidable weapon systems, as well as the ability to reach much higher top speeds than the previous “golf” model. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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Military working dogs honored in retirement ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kimberly Guest, 31st Security Forces Squadron commander, speaks at the retirement ceremony of military working dog Rryker and MWD Tibi at Aviano Air Base, Jan. 10, 2025. Military working dogs help protect Airmen by detecting drugs, deterring hostile actions, locating bombs and assisting local law enforcement in keeping the public safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Military working dogs honored in retirement ceremony

U.S. Air Force military working dog Tibi observes the crowd during a MWD retirement ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Jan. 10, 2025. Tibi was recognized for his seven years of service to the U.S. Air Force as he entered civilian life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Military working dogs honored in retirement ceremony

U.S. Air Force military working dog Tibi enjoys a tennis ball during a MWD retirement ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Jan. 10, 2025. Tibi was recognized for his seven years of service to the U.S. Air Force as he entered civilian life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Military working dogs honored in retirement ceremony

Attendees toss tennis balls to recently retired military working dog Rryke and MWD Tibi during a MWD retirement ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Jan. 10, 2025. Military working dogs help protect Airmen by detecting drugs, deterring hostile actions, locating bombs and assisting local law enforcement in keeping the public safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Military working dogs honored in retirement ceremony

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Cesar Flores, 31st Fighter Wing command chief, receives military working dog Rryker’s leash from Senior Airman Patricio Hernandez, 31st Security Forces Squadron K9 handler during a MWD retirement ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Jan. 10, 2025. Flores will be adopting MWD Rryker now that Rryker has entered civilian life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Military working dogs honored in retirement ceremony

U.S. Air Force military working dog Rryker is presented his Letter of Appreciation during a MWD retirement ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Jan. 10, 2025. Rryker was recognized for his seven years of service to the U.S. Air Force as he entered civilian life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Military working dogs honored in retirement ceremony

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Patricio Hernandez, 31st Security Forces Squadron K9 handler, pets military working dog Rryker during a MWD retirement ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Jan. 10, 2025. Rryker was recognized for his seven years of service to the U.S. Air Force as he entered civilian life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Military working dogs honored in retirement ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kimberly Guest, 31st Security Forces Squadron commander, pins a commendation medal onto military working dog Tibi during a MWD retirement ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Jan. 10, 2025. Tibi was recognized for his seven years of service to the U.S. Air Force as he entered civilian life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Military working dogs honored in retirement ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kimberly Guest, 31st Security Forces Squadron commander, left, stands at attention with military working dog Rryker, middle, and MWD Tibi during a MWD retirement ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Jan. 10, 2025. Military working dogs help protect Airmen by detecting drugs, deterring hostile actions, locating bombs and assisting local law enforcement in keeping the public safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Military working dogs honored in retirement ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kimberly Guest, 31st Security Forces Squadron commander, presents military working dog Rryker a Letter of Appreciation during a MWD retirement ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Jan. 10, 2025. Rryker was recognized for his seven years of service to the U.S. Air Force as he entered civilian life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano Air Base gives gifts to the local community

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Haven Hostmeyer, Aviano First Shirt Council secretary, carries gifts for delivery at Aviano, Italy, Dec. 19, 2024. The First Shirt and 5/6 Council banded together to gather gifts from across Aviano Air Base to give back to the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano Air Base gives gifts to the local community

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Haven Hostmeyer, Aviano First Shirt Council secretary, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joel Joseph, Aviano 5/6 Council president, take a group photo with various social service agency leaders from local communities at Aviano, Italy, Dec. 19, 2024. The First Shirt Council, in partnership with the 5/6 Council, gave over 250 gifts to 10 local community outreach programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano Air Base gives gifts to the local community

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Haven Hostmeyer, Aviano First Shirt council secretary, right, hands gifts to a local social services worker at Aviano, Italy, Dec. 19, 2024. The First Shirt Council, in partnership with the 5/6 Council, gave over 250 gifts to 10 local community outreach programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano Air Base gives gifts to the local community

Presents are gathered to be passed out to local families and children for Christmas at Aviano, Italy, Dec. 19, 2024. The 31st Fighter Wing First Shirt and 5/6 councils banded together to gather gifts from across Aviano Air Base to give back to the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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