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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

The official party arrives for the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. The ceremony included words of remembrance from the official party, a wreath-laying ceremony, the raising of the American flag from half-mast and a fly-over from F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

A group photo of U.S. military participants in the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. Members from multiple branches stationed at bases across all of Italy came together to participate in the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

The Color Guard retires the colors during the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. Memorial Day, originating during the Civil War, honors all U.S. military members who died in service to the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

A formation of U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons from Aviano Air Base fly over the Florence American Cemetery during the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. The ceremony included words of remembrance from the official party, a wreath-laying ceremony, the raising of the American flag from half-mast and a fly-over from F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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An HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter flies during an air demonstration as part of the 31st Fighter Wing 31st Anniversary celebration at Aviano Air Base, May 22, 2025. The 31st Anniversary festivities included various aerial demonstrations, visits from prior 31st FW commanders and an artwork unveiling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen use signal smoke to flag an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter for pickup during a Combat Search and Rescue demonstration as part of the 31st Fighter Wing 31st Anniversary celebration at Aviano Air Base, May 22, 2025. The 31st FW provides CSAR support to both the European and Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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U.S. Air Force 555th Fighter Generation Squadron and Hellenic air force 336 Olympos weapons load crew teams load munitions on F-16 Fighting Falcons for a load crew competition during the 31st Anniversary of the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 21, 2025. Load competitions are designed to test the skills, accuracy and efficiency of Airmen and promote healthy competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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The Italian aerobatic display team, Frecce Tricolori, deploys colored smoke in formation during an air demonstration as part of the 31st Fighter Wing 31st Anniversary celebration at Aviano Air Base, May 22, 2025. The 31st Anniversary was an opportunity for the 31st FW to reflect on and celebrate the Wing’s long legacy of honor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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Ret. Lt. Gen. Lance Landrum, former 31st Fighter Wing commander, and Italian air force base commander Col. Salvatore La Luce unveiled artwork at the 31st Anniversary of the 31st FW at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 22, 2025. The anniversary celebration included leadership panels, aerial demonstrations and static displays celebrating 31 years of the 31st FW at Aviano. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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The 31st Fighter Wing hosted nearly 200 aviation enthusiasts from across Italy to view static displays and aerial demonstrations during the 31st Anniversary of the 31st Fighter Wing celebration at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 21, 2025. The 31st Fighter Wing was established at Aviano in 1994, and has since flown thousands of combat sorties and played a pivotal role in nearly every major operation in the European and Central Command areas of operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Hannah Malone)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, poses for a group photo with previous 31st FW commanders and visitors at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 21, 2025. The 31st FW was established at Aviano in 1994, and has played a pivotal role in generating combat air power for the European, African and Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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A patch for the 31st Anniversary of the 31st Fighter Wing is worn during a leadership panel at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 20, 2025. In addition to the panel, the 31st FW hosted several events to celebrate the 31st Anniversary including a demonstration from the Frecce Tricolori, F-16 Fighting Falcons and HH-60W Pave Hawks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Brig. Gen. Tad Clark immerses with 555th FGS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, applies a sealing compound onto a flaperon bearing during an immersion with the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. During his last few months of command, Clark integrated with the 555th FGS to get a closer look at their skill set and thank them for their contributions to Aviano’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Brig. Gen. Tad Clark immerses with 555th FGS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an immersion with the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. The 555th FGS maintains and deploys fully ready and operational F-16 Fighting Falcons in order 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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Brig. Gen. Tad Clark immerses with 555th FGS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tristen Estrada, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, remove the centerline tank off an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an immersion with the 555th FGS at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. Before relinquishing command in the coming months, Clark wanted to immerse himself in various squadrons and show his appreciation for their support to Aviano’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Brig. Gen. Tad Clark immerses with 555th FGS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, rotates a ratchet to remove the centerline tank off an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an immersion with the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. During his last few months of command, Clark integrated with the 555th FGS to get a closer look at their skill set and thank them for their contributions to Aviano’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Brig. Gen. Tad Clark immerses with 555th FGS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, installs a flaperon bearing onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an immersion with the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. Before relinquishing command in the coming months, Clark wanted to immerse himself in various squadrons and show his appreciation for their support to Aviano’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Brig. Gen. Tad Clark immerses with 555th FGS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, installs a flaperon bearing onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an immersion with the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. The 555th FGS maintains and deploys fully ready and operational F-16 Fighting Falcons in order 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 Fighter Wing hosts memorial ceremony for Tech. Sgt. Clemente Velasco

Family and members of the 31st Fighter Wing attend a memorial service for U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Clemente Velasco, 31st Maintenance Squadron noncommissioned officer-in-charge of maintenance operations control, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. During the ceremony, Velasco was posthumously awarded MOC of the month to recognize his dedication, leadership and teamwork, which left a profound and lasting impact. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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31st Fighter Wing hosts memorial ceremony for Tech. Sgt. Clemente Velasco

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aliyah Orbiso, 31st Fighter Wing honor Airman, holds a bugle during the playing of taps at the memorial service for Tech. Sgt. Clemente Velasco, 31st Maintenance Group noncommissioned officer-in-charge of maintenance operations control, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. Family, friends and Airmen gathered to commemorate and celebrate Velasco's life and the memories they shared with him. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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