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Buzzards soar over Aviano AB

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron flies above Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 22, 2021. The increased number of training requirements for both the 31st Operations Group and the 31st Maintenance Group provided critical training to ensure they are a ready and capable force. Flying operations are key to the success of maintaining a free and open United States European Command and United States Africa Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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Buzzards soar over Aviano AB

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron soars above Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 22, 2021. Increase flying operations are key to the success of maintaining the 31st Fighter Wing’s ‘Adapt, Deter, Dominate’ capabilities. The 555th FS projects power across air, space and cyber domains, defends United States interests, demonstrates warfighting readiness, and forges partnerships in support of United States European Command and United States Africa Command Campaign objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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Buzzards soar over Aviano AB

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron ascends above Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 22, 2021. Increase flying operations are key to the success of maintaining the 31st Fighter Wing’s ‘Adapt, Deter, Dominate’ capabilities. It also provided critical training opportunities for Airmen from the 31st Maintenance Group and 31st Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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Newly activated 731st EATKS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Capt. Samuel Mcnell presents a gift to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michawn Yuvieno, 731st Expeditionary Attack Squadron commander during the 731st EATKS activation ceremony at Camp Turzii, Romania, March 4, 2021. Mcnell presented the gift following the success of Operation Porcupine, a search and rescue exercise involving the 31st Operations Group and the 731st EATKS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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Newly activated 731st EATKS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michawn Yuvieno, 731st Expeditionary Attack Squadron commander places a patch on U.S. Air Force Col. Leslie Hauck, 31st Operations Group commander at Camp Turzii, Romania, March 4, 2021. Yuvieno assumed command of the newly activated 731 EATKS during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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Newly activated 731st EATKS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Leslie Hauck, 31st Operations Group commander places a patch on U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michawn Yuvieno, 731st Expeditionary Attack Squadron commander during an activation ceremony at Camp Turzii, Romania, March 4, 2021. The patch was created for the newly activated 731st EATKS and presented during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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Newly activated 731st EATKS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michawn Yuvieno, 731st Expeditionary Attack Squadron commander salutes U.S. Air Force Col. Leslie Hauck, 31st Operations Group commander during an activation and assumption of command ceremony at Camp Turzii, Romania, March 4, 2021. The newly activated 731st EATKS contains MQ-9 Reaper aircraft as well, as over 90 Airmen to maintain, launch, recover and control them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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Newly activated 731st EATKS welcomes new commander

The new 731st Expeditionary Attack Squadron guidon is unfurled during the 731st EATKS activation ceremony at Camp Turzii, Romania, March 4, 2021. The newly activated squadron contains MQ-9 aircraft and Airmen, who are responsible for providing dominant, persistent attack and reconnaissance capabilities while working with other U.S. Air Force assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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210304-F-HQ196-1493

U.S. Air Force Capt. Austin Huff, 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, receives treatment for his simulated injuries during Operation Porcupine in Romania, March 4, 2021. Operation Porcupine is a search and rescue exercise and Huff’s role was a downed pilot in need of rescue in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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210304-F-HQ196-1473

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter takes off after rescuing a downed pilot during Operation Porcupine in Romania, March 4, 2021. The 56th Rescue Squadron provides a rapidly-deployable, worldwide combat rescue and reaction force response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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210304-F-HQ196-1436

Two pararescuemen escort a downed pilot to a U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during Operation Porcupine in Romania, March 4, 2021. Operation Porcupine is a combat search and rescue exercise requiring Aviano Air Base’s 510th Fighter Squadron, 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons, 606th Air Control Squadrons and 731st Expeditionary Air attack Squadron to work together to accomplish the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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210304-F-HQ196-1398

Two pararescuemen with the 57th Rescue Squadron search for a downed pilot during Operation Porcupine in Romania, March 4, 2021. Operation Porcupine demonstrated the unique capabilities of the 31st Operations Group, which hosts all assets needed to conduct a combat search and rescue mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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210304-F-HQ196-1289

U.S. Air Force Capt. Austin Huff, 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, listens to his radio during Operation Porcupine in Romania, March 4, 2021. As part of Operation Porcupine, an exercise demonstrating the interoperability of all units in the 31st Operations Group, Huff acted as a downed pilot while evading opposing forces and coordinating with the 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons for exfiltration under hostile conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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210304-F-HQ196-1221

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon soars to provide air support during Operation Porcupine in Romania, March 4, 2021. Operation Porcupine tested the diverse capabilities of the 31st Operations Group, combining efforts from the 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons, the 510th Fighter Squadron, the 606th Air Control Squadron, the 731st Expeditionary Air Attack Squadron and others for the rescue of a simulated downed pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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Local Legend

This month’s Local Legend is Mario Delia, a kennel attendant and maintenance supervisor for the 31st Security Forces Squadron, military working dog unit (MWD). Mario has lived in Aviano his entire life, and has been a part of Team Aviano for 46 years! As part of his job, Mario ensures every MWD is taken care of. He ensures all nutritional requirements are in accordance with what the veterinarians prescribe, and also administers medicine for the MWDs. Through all his hard work and dedication, Mario recently won the 31st SFS Civilian I Category 2020. When he isn’t at work, Mario enjoys mountain biking. He also enjoys traveling, and if he could travel anywhere in the world, he would travel to Portugal or the United States. Mario enjoys the city and art most while living in Italy, and his favorite place to visit in Italy is Rome. He also enjoys all types of food, but he enjoys it more when they are freshly cooked. Mario’s best piece of advice for newcomers is “Enjoy Italy.” It’s truly wonderful to have you on Team Aviano, Mario. Thank you for everything you do!

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31st FW accomplishes ACE with ITAF

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing return from offensive counter air training with two Italian air force F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 32° Stormo during an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) exercise at Amendola Air Base, Italy, Feb. 17, 2021. Training with joint and combined allies and partners during ACE events increases the 31st FW lethality and enhances interoperability, allowing our forces to counter military aggression and coercion by sharing responsibility for common defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st FW accomplishes ACE with ITAF

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron lands during an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) exercise at Amendola Air Base, Italy, Feb. 17, 2021. ACE exercises ensure Airmen and aircrews are postured to provide lethal combat power across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st FW accomplishes ACE with ITAF

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron takes flight during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Amendola Air Base, Italy, Feb. 17, 2021. During the exercise, Airmen enhanced their ability to rapidly deploy and operate from remote locations with varying levels of capacity and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st FW accomplishes ACE with ITAF

U.S. Air Force Maj. Mike Rogers, 555th Fighter Squadron pilot, refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Amendola Air Base, Italy, Feb. 16, 2021. The exercise was designed to provide aircrew and support personnel the experience needed to maintain a ready force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st FW accomplishes ACE with ITAF

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Hambleton, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects the intake of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Amendola Air Base, Italy, Feb. 16, 2021. Hambleton climbed into the intake to check the engine blades for dents and cracks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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