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31st FW sets up at Istrana Air Base for Exercise Fighting Wyvern

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing prepare to roof a tent to set up for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Istrana Air Base, Italy, Dec. 12, 2023. Exercise Fighting Wyvern helped empower Airmen to discover creative and innovative solutions that create a more capable force ready to secure the base, generate combat air power, and be ready to deploy and fight from home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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31st FW sets up at Istrana Air Base for Exercise Fighting Wyvern

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing unfold the roof of a tent to set up for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Istrana Air Base, Italy, Dec. 12, 2023. Exercise Fighting Wyvern is the second of three exercises designed to exercise Agile Combat Employment operations in response to and within a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment, while concurrently executing integrated and joint base defense operations with Slovenia and Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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31st FW sets up at Istrana Air Base for Exercise Fighting Wyvern

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing carry parts of a tent to set up for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Istrana Air Base, Italy, Dec. 12, 2023. Exercise Fighting Wyvern helped empower Airmen to discover creative and innovative solutions that create a more capable force ready to secure the base, generate combat air power, and be ready to deploy and fight from home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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31st FW sets up at Istrana Air Base for Exercise Fighting Wyvern

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing prepare to set up a tent for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Istrana Air Base, Italy, Dec. 12, 2023. Fighting Wyvern is the second of three exercises designed to exercise Agile Combat Employment operations in response to and within a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment, while concurrently executing integrated and joint base defense operations with Slovenia and Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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31st FW sets up at Istrana Air Base for Exercise Fighting Wyvern

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing prepare to set up a tent for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Istrana Air Base, Italy, Dec. 12, 2023. Applying operational maneuver to already forward-deployed forces has increased survivability and generated more military options for the U.S. combined and joint forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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31st FW sets up at Istrana Air Base for Exercise Fighting Wyvern

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing set up a tent for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Istrana Air Base, Italy, Dec. 12, 2023. Initiatives such as Agile Combat Employment have helped shape how Airmen are trained, the resources the Air Force invests in, and how the 31st Fighter Wing works together with international partners and Allies to strengthen force posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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31st FW sets up at Istrana Air Base for Exercise Fighting Wyvern

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing set up a tent for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Istrana Air Base, Italy, Dec. 12, 2023. Continual collaboration and integration with our Allies and partners on Agile Combat Employment has improved the resilience and survivability of coalition airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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31st FW sets up at Istrana Air Base for Exercise Fighting Wyvern

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing set up tents for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Istrana Air Base, Italy, Dec. 12, 2023. The strategic partnership between the 31st Fighter Wing and Italy is built on a foundation of shared values, experiences and vision. A strong, interoperable NATO Alliance is key to promoting peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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31st FW sets up at Istrana Air Base for Exercise Fighting Wyvern

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing put a stake in the ground as they set up for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Istrana Air Base, Italy, Dec. 12, 2023. Exercising Agile Combat Employment, or contingency basing operations, allowed the 31st Fighter Wing to be more agile in its execution of the mission, while also deterring aggressive actions from adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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The 31st FW begins executing ACE concepts during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-2

U.S. Air Force Capt. James Mizell, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brice Hixon, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, communicate to each other before a takeoff for the Agile Combat Employment Exercise Fighting Wyvern at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11, 2023. Initiatives such as ACE helped shape how Airmen are trained, the resources we invest in and how the 31st Fighter Wing works together with international partners and Allies to strengthen force posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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The 31st FW begins executing ACE concepts during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-2

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brice Hixon, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, inspects the exhaust of an F-16 Fighting Falcon before the aircraft takes off for Exercise Fighting Wyvern at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11, 2023. Applying operational maneuver to our already forward-deployed forces has increased survivability and generated more military options for the combined/joint force commander to present an effective, credible deterrence or response to crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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The 31st FW begins executing ACE concepts during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-2

U.S. Air Force Capt. James Mizell, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, sits in the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon preparing for a flight during Exercise Fighting Wyvern at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11, 2023. Exercise Fighting Wyvern is the second of three exercises designed to exercise Agile Combat Employment operations in response to and within a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment, while concurrently executing integrated and joint base defense operations with Slovenia and Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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The 31st FW begins executing ACE concepts during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-2

U.S. Air Force Capt. James Mizell, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, inspects the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon before a flight during Exercise Fighting Wyvern at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11, 2023. Exercise Fighting Wyvern helped empower Airmen to discover creative and innovative solutions that create a more capable force ready to secure the base, generate combat air power, and be ready to deploy and fight from home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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The 31st FW begins executing ACE concepts during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-2

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons have parked next to each other before taking off to kick-off Exercise Fighting Wyvern at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11, 2023. Exercise Fighting Wyvern was the first ever time the 31st Fighter Wing executed a full-scale exercise with the 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons, the 606th Air Control Squadron and the 510th Fighter Squadron all participating together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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The 31st FW begins executing ACE concepts during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-2

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brice Hixon, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, inspects the cockpit of an F-16 before it takes off on a flight during Exercise Fighting Wyvern at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11, 2023. Exercise Fighting Wyvern is the second of three exercises designed to implement Agile Combat Employment operations, a key operating concept for how the U.S. Air Force will fight in a modern, contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Buzzards perform exercise Purple Reign at Aviano Air Base

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ken Washausen, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron productions superintendent, performs servicing for an F-16 Fighting Falcon liquid oxygen tank during Exercise Purple Reign at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 4, 2023. Airmen trained to use the minimal number of tools and resources needed to get the mission done during Purple Reign. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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Buzzards perform exercise Purple Reign at Aviano Air Base

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ken Washausen, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron productions superintendent, services an F-16 Fighting Falcon liquid oxygen tank during Exercise Purple Reign at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 4, 2023. By doing maintenance on the liquid oxygen tank, the 510th FGS ensures the pilots are receiving oxygen throughout the flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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Buzzards perform exercise Purple Reign at Aviano Air Base

U.S. Air Force Capt. Scott “Lemme” Adams, 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, performs post-flight inspections during Exercise Purple Reign at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 4, 2023. Post-flight inspections are to ensure the aircraft in shape to fly or fix any issues that may have happen during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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Buzzards perform exercise Purple Reign at Aviano Air Base

U.S. Air Force Capt. Scott “Lemme” Adams, 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, removes his helmet after a flight during Exercise Purple Reign at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 4, 2023. Agile Combat Employment concepts test Airmen’s ability to operate using a smaller team relying on prepositioned equipment and supplies can be more agile and responsive than a large, traditionally structured team when dispersing from one operating location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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Buzzards perform exercise Purple Reign at Aviano Air Base

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Manuel Sandoval, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 dedicated crew chief, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Purple Reign at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 4, 2023. Agile Combat Employment exercises like Purple Reign, allows Airmen to be ready to execute missions quickly with the minimal resources at hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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