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31st Fighter Wing commander visits during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Bailey, 31st Fighter Wing commander, right, speaks with U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jason Agnew, 1st Combat Communications Squadron sections of tactical cyber transport systems, center, and Senior Airman Brendon Parks, 1st CBCS radio frequency technician, left, during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Allied mission, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Oct. 5, 2020. One of NATO’s roles is to preserve the integrity of allied airspace. Enhanced Air Policing is part of the alliance’s assurance measures for eastern allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st Fighter Wing commander visits during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Bailey, 31st Fighter Wing commander, left, speaks with a U.S. Air Force pilot, right, from the 555th Fighter Squadron and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Pipes, 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit superintendent, center,during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Allied mission, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Oct. 5, 2020. Enhanced Air Policing is part of the alliance’s assurance measures for eastern allies. The assurance measures have provided continuous military presence and meaningful activity in the eastern part of the alliance on a rotational basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st Fighter Wing Airmen meet with students

A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, and a student from First English Language School, Sofia, Bulgaria, pose for a photo, Oct. 2, 2020, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. The students met with both a pilot and a crew chief for about 25 minutes and discussed the various parts of a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon. During their visit, the students had the opportunity to practice the English language while discussing the various parts of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st Fighter Wing Airmen meet with students

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Rygiel, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, speaks to students from First English Language School, Sofia, Bulgaria, during NATO enhanced Air Policing, Oct. 2, 2020, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. In 1978, the First English Language High School became the first Bulgarian school in association with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. During their visit, the students had the opportunity to practice the English language while discussing the various parts of a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st Fighter Wing Airmen meet with students

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Rygiel, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, speaks to students from First English Language, Sofia, Bulgaria, during NATO enhanced Air Policing Oct. 2, 2020, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. The First English Language School was founded in 1958 as a high school for education in English language. During their visit, the students learned about various parts of a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, and had the opportunity to sit in the cockpit of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st Fighter Wing begin NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, flies over Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Allied mission, Sept. 28, 2020. One of NATO’s roles is to preserve the integrity of allied airspace. The Triple Nickel’s participation in eAP provided an opportunity for them to demonstrate comprehensive deterrence and defense through joint and combined interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st Fighter Wing begin NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, taxi on the runway during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Allied mission at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Sept. 28, 2020. Airmen practiced responding to a quick reaction alert which built and maintained unit mission readiness and promoted interoperability with allies and partners. The presence of U.S. fighter aircraft in Bulgaria demonstrates NATO nations working together, maintaining and developing effectiveness at all levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st Fighter Wing begin NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joel Castillo, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, sits on the flightline at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Sept. 28, 2020. Catillo performed a hot preflight during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Allied mission. One of NATO’s roles is to preserve the integrity of Allied airspace, and during eAP the alert teams performed a hot preflight to minimize the amount it takes to launch an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st Fighter Wing begin NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joel Castillo, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, completes a hot preflight during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Allied mission at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Sept. 28, 2020. A regular preflight is a visual inspection with no power or running hydraulics which takes approximately 10-15 minutes to perform. A hot preflight is conducted when the aircraft is running, the power is on, and only takes about six minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st Fighter Wing begin NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing

A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 555th Fighter Squadron points out procedures during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Allied mission at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Sept. 28, 2020. One of NATO’s roles is to preserve the integrity of allied airspace. Enhanced Air Policing is part of the alliance’s assurance measures for eastern allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, taxis on the runway during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing allied mission at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Sept. 28, 2020. Enhanced Air Policing is part of the Alliance’s assurance measures for eastern allies. The assurance measures have provided continuous military presence and meaningful activity in the eastern part of the Alliance on a rotational basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st FW supports NATO enhanced Air Policing mission

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, taxis on the runway during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing allied mission at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Sept. 28, 2020. Enhanced Air Policing is part of the Alliance’s assurance measures for eastern allies. The assurance measures have provided continuous military presence and meaningful activity in the eastern part of the Alliance on a rotational basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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“Madonna di Loreto” visits Aviano

Italian air force members await the arrival of the “Madonna di Loreto” statue at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 23, 2020. The holy statue is visiting all Italian air force departments for the Lauretan Jubilee in celebration of the centenary of the proclamation of the Blessed Virgin of Loreto, as the Patroness of Aeronauts. The statue of the Virgin of Loreto, specially made for the Lauretan Jubilee is represented by a preciously-dressed statue contained in an oak case. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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“Madonna di Loreto” visits Aviano

U.S. Air Force Col. Mark A. Schmidt, 31st Fighter Wing vice commander, left, Italian air force Col. Luca Crovatti, Italian base commander, middle, and Giuseppe Pellegrini, Bishop of Concordia-Pordenone, right, await the arrival of a holy statue at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 23, 2020. The “Madonna di Loreto” holy statue will remain on base for a week. As part of the events related to the pilgrimage, a series of prayers both inside and outside of the base were planned with COVID-19 measures in place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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“Madonna di Loreto” visits Aviano

Two Italian air force members stand guard by the “Madonna di Loreto” statue at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 23, 2020. The statue is set to stay at Aviano for one week before moving to the next Italian air force department. As part of the events related to the pilgrimage, a series of prayers both inside and outside of the base were planned with COVID-19 measures in place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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31st AMXS masters TowFLEXX during Thracian Viper 20

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Travis Martinez, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, operates the controls for a TowFLEXX during exercise Thracian Viper 20, Sept. 24, 2020, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. Airmen from the 31st AMXS have recently started using the TowFLEXX, a remote-controlled system. During Thracian Viper 20, Airmen are testing the operability and capability of the TowFLEXX. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st AMXS masters TowFLEXX during Thracian Viper 20

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Travis Martinez, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, disconnects the TowFLEXX from a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise Thracian Viper 20, Sept. 24, 2020, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. Airmen performed daily tasks to ensure the aircraft are airworthy and mission-ready for pilots to complete their variety of missions during Thracian Viper 20. U.S. Airmen participated in Thracian Viper 20, a multilateral training exercise, which allows both U.S. Airmen and Bulgarian forces to extend joint warfighting capabilities through operational and tactical training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st AMXS masters TowFLEXX during Thracian Viper 20

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Travis Martinez, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, guides a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with a TowFLEXX during exercise Thracian Viper 20, Sept. 24, 2020, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. U.S. Airmen participated in Thracian Viper 20, a multilateral training exercise, which allows both U.S. Airmen and Bulgarian forces to extend joint warfighting capability through operational and tactical training. The exercise provided an opportunity for U.S. Airmen to train with partners and NATO allies in order to improve interoperability and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st AMXS masters TowFLEXX during Thracian Viper 20

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Travis Martinez, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, guides a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with a TowFLEXX during exercise Thracian Viper 20, Sept. 24, 2020, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. A TowFLEXX is a remote-controlled system designed to tow an aircraft. During Thracian Viper 20, Airmen are testing the operability and capability of the TowFLEXX. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st AMXS masters TowFLEXX during Thracian Viper 20

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Travis Martinez, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, reads the technical data of the TowFLEXX during exercise Thracian Viper 20, Sept. 24, 2020, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. A TowFLEXX is a remote-controlled system designed to tow an aircraft. Towing an aircraft usually takes at least three Airmen; however, with the TowFLEXX, it only requires two Airmen, and reduces the amount of time it takes to tow an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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