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Aviano AB renders honors at Alpini Festival 2024

U.S. and Italian military members, alongside local representatives, stand at parade rest during the Alpini festival at Piancavallo, Italy, August 4, 2024. This year was the 73rd annual Alpini festival, which consisted of a Holy Mass, a field lunch and an 8.2 kilometer mountain run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB renders honors at Alpini Festival 2024

Italian Alpini pose for a photo with a ceremonial wreath at the 73rd annual Alpini festival at Piancavallo, Italy, August 4, 2023. Alpini veterans are often regarded as a symbol of Italy’s heritage and proud past. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB renders honors at Alpini Festival 2024

U.S. Air Force Maj. Sean Stuntz, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron readiness and integration branch chief, far left, and Mr. Nevio De Piante, president of the Alpini group Aviano chapter, present an award to U.S Airmen from Aviano Air Base during the 73rd Alpini festival at Piancavallo, Italy, August 4, 2024. The festival honors the Italian Alpini Corp which was founded as a special mountain infantry formation in 1872. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB renders honors at Alpini Festival 2024

From left, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Janulis, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron requirements manager, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Sean Stuntz, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron readiness and integration branch chief, pose for a photo with Italian Alpini veterans during the 73rd Alpini festival at Piancavallo, Italy, August 4, 2024. The festival honors the Italian Alpini Corp which was founded as a special mountain infantry formation in 1872. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB renders honors at Alpini Festival 2024

U.S. Airmen pose for a photo after finishing an 8.2 kilometer mountain run at the annual Alpini festival at Piancavallo, Italy, August 4, 2024. The aim of the volunteer association is to maintain and share the Alpini core values and stories while bringing the community together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB renders honors at Alpini Festival 2024

Local Italian participants cross the finish line at a run during the 73rd annual Alpini festival at Piancavallo, Italy, August 4, 2023. The 8.2 kilometer mountain run through the “Madonna delle Nevi Trophy” trail was one of many events held during the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB welcomes new SNCOs at induction ceremony

Aviano Air Base’s newest senior noncommissioned officer inductees pose for a group photo during the SNCO induction ceremony at Centro Catalogazione Magredi, Italy, Aug. 2, 2024. The senior NCO induction ceremony is a time-honored military tradition to welcome Airmen to the rank of master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB welcomes new SNCOs at induction ceremony

Aviano Air Base’s newest Senior NCOs walk through a sword cordon during the senior NCO officer induction ceremony at Centro Catalogazione Magredi, Italy, Aug. 2, 2024. The sword cordon is a tradition to welcome inductees to the rank of Master Sergeant and the senior NCO corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB welcomes new SNCOs at induction ceremony

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia delivers a speech during the senior noncommissioned officer induction ceremony at Centro Catalogazione Magredi, Italy, Aug. 2, 2024. Tapia gave Aviano AB’s newest master sergeants advice and encouragement about how to handle their new roles and responsibilities as a Senior NCO. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules drops tactical vehicles during a readiness exercise near Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 29, 2024. The 57th Rescue Squadron conducts different training scenarios to ensure they are ready for every mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron perform a static line jump during a readiness exercise near Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 29, 2024. The 57th RQS conducted a readiness exercise where they validated the ability to airdrop tactical vehicles to assist in performing rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron parachutes during a readiness exercise near Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 29, 2024. The 57th RQS conducted a readiness exercise where they validated the ability to airdrop tactical vehicles to assist in performing rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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Airmen from the 67th Special Operations Squadron and the 57th Rescue Squadron prepare an MC-130J Commando II for airdrop operations training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 29, 2024. The MC-130J Commando II is a transport aircraft that has participated in numerous troop, medevac and cargo transport operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Staff Sgt. Daniel Miranda, 67th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, left, and Senior Amn Ebanae Eddy, 67th SOS loadmaster, confirm tactical supplies are correctly deployed from an MC-130J Commando II during airdrop training operations near Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 29, 2024. This training tested the ability to drop tactical vehicles and supplies to assist in performing rescue operations in a hostile environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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240729-F-QC626-1125

Staff Sgt. Daniel Miranda, 67th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, prepares cargo for airdrop training operations near Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 29, 2024. Tactical vehicles and supplies were deployed from an MC-130J Commando II in order to assist pararescuemen in performing their combat rescue operations below. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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240729-F-QC626-1061

Senior Amn Ebanae Eddy, 67th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, prepares tactical off-road vehicles and support cargo for a static line airdrop training near Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 29, 2024. This training tested the ability to drop tactical vehicles and supplies to assist in performing rescue operations in a hostile environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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240729-F-QC626-1106

A tactical off-road vehicle is deployed from an MC-130J Commando II during combat rescue training near Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 29, 2024. This readiness exercise validated the ability for the 67th Special Operations Squadron and the 57th Rescue Squadron to drop tactical vehicles and utilize them in performing rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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240729-F-QC626-1186

U.S. Air Force pararescue Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron perform a static line jump during a readiness exercise near Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 29, 2024. This training tested their ability to drop into a hostile environment and utilize previously dropped tactical vehicles and supplies in order to conduct rescue operations.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Unleashing Thracian Viper 24

A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, takes off at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, July 22, 2024. Thracian Viper incorporated USAF F-16s working alongside NATO member nations of Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Croatia and Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard).

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Unleashing Thracian Viper 24

A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron pulls chocks at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, July 25, 2024. U.S. European Command, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, and the 31st Fighter Wing continue to strengthen U.S. deterrence efforts and adapt through improving readiness and responsiveness among NATO Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

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