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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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Buzzards perform exercise Purple Reign at Aviano Air Base

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron taxis during Exercise Purple Reign at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 4, 2023. Agile Combat Employment concepts enable Airmen to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring capability to respond against any form of conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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Buzzards perform exercise Purple Reign at Aviano Air Base

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron takes off during Exercise Purple Reign at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 4, 2023. Exercise Purple Reign incorporate Agile Combat Employment concepts which prepare Airmen to execute missions quickly using minimal resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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Buzzards perform exercise Purple Reign at Aviano Air Base

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron takes off during Exercise Purple Reign at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 4, 2023. Purple Reign trains Airmen on Agile Combat Employment concepts, which enables units to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support while ensuring capability to respond against any form of conflict. (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 Airmen with the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron complete maintenance operations on F-16 Fighting Falcons during Exercise Purple Reign at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 4, 2023. Airmen utilized the minimal number of tools and resources needed to get the mission done while training for an Agile Combat Employment environment during exercise Purple Reign. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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Ample Strike 23

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, participate in the Agile Combat Employment Exercise Ample Strike at Namest Air Base, Czechia, Sept. 12, 2023. Exercises and deployments that utilize ACE concepts ensure forces in Europe are ready to protect and defend partners, Allies and U.S. interests at a moment's notice and generate lethal combat power should deterrence fail. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)

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Forged on the flightline: The unbreakable bonds of the Buzzards camaraderie

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Brian Raatz (front), and Zachary Lester, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chiefs, perform a preflight inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise Astral Knight 23 Part 6 at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, on Aug. 22, 2023. AK23-6 allowed the U.S.to incorporate Agile Combat Employment concepts in less-than-optimal environments to improve interoperability among forces and increase capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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Forged on the flightline: The unbreakable bonds of the Buzzards camaraderie

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brendan LeFevre, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, performs post-flight inspections on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise Astral Knight 23 Part 6 at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, on Aug. 21, 2023. Throughout the exercise the team showed their camaraderie and kept their morale high by showing their squadron color on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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Forged on the flightline: The unbreakable bonds of the Buzzards camaraderie

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael McCarty, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, performs post-flight inspections on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise Astral Knight 23 Part 6 at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, on Aug. 21, 2023. Throughout the exercise, the team showed their camaraderie and kept their morale high by showing their squadron color on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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Forged on the flightline: The unbreakable bonds of the Buzzards camaraderie

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron, hold the “Buzzards Claw” in a group photo during exercise Astral Knight 23 Part 6 at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, on Aug. 28, 2023. AK23-6 allowed the U.S.to incorporate Agile Combat Employment concepts in less-than-optimal environments to improve interoperability among forces and increase capabilities. Throughout the exercise, the team showed their camaraderie and kept their morale high by showing their squadron color on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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Forged on the flightline: The unbreakable bonds of the Buzzards camaraderie

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron, perform preflight inspections on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise Astral Knight 23 Part 6 at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, on Aug. 28, 2023. AK23-6 allowed the U.S.to incorporate Agile Combat Employment concepts in less-than-optimal environments to improve interoperability among forces and increase capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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31 FW, 48 FW & 100 ARW ACE’d AK23-6

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nolan Mallory, 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot prepares for take-off during the Astral Knight 23 Part 6 exercise in Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, Aug. 28, 2023. AK23-6 exercises U.S. abilities to quickly receive and integrate forces with Allies and Partners to deter and defend. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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31 FW, 48 FW & 100 ARW ACE’d AK23-6

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nolan Mallory, 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot shakes hands with Senior Airman Andrew Cuevas, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief during the Astral Knight 23 Part 6 exercise in Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, Aug. 28, 2023. AK23-6 is an Agile Combat Employment exercise focused on proactive and reactive asset movements, as well as ground and aerial interoperability training that incorporates all USAFE-AFAFRICA flying wings along with the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing out of Ramstein AB, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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