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31 FW enhances Allied interoperability during Exercise Poggio Dart 25

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tapper Moore, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, flies an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Poggio Dart 25 in the skies near Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 1, 2025. PODA25 provided a crucial opportunity to implement the Agile Combat Employment concept, a priority for Allied Air Command, demonstrated via the logistical and technical re-deployment of the Deployable Air Defence Radar, a crucial mobile radar for integrated surveillance, to Cervia Air Base, Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jenna Bond)

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31 FW enhances Allied interoperability during Exercise Poggio Dart 25

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tapper Moore, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, flies an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Poggio Dart 25 in the skies near Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 1, 2025. Reflecting the multinational and multidomain commitment, the virtual and live training activities involved personnel and numerous assets from the Italian Armed Forces, including fighter jets such as the F-35 Lightning II, Eurofighter-2000 Typhoon and Panvia Tornado. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jenna Bond)

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31 FW enhances Allied interoperability during Exercise Poggio Dart 25

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tapper Moore, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, flies an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Poggio Dart 25 in the skies near Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 1, 2025. PODA25 was hosted by Italy and was led by the Deployable Air Command and Control Center at Poggio Renatico, Italy, and it was a key, wide-ranging exercise designed to test and strengthen the interoperability and operational readiness of Allied forces in air defence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jenna Bond)

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250918-F-DA787-9248

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing commander, traditionally cuts a birthday cake with the youngest Airman at Aviano Air Base, U.S. Air Force Airman Basic Trinity Custenborder, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron inbound specialist, at Aviano AB, Sep. 18, 2025. On Sept. 18, 1947, the United States Air Force became the newest Armed Service, marking the start of unrivaled dominance in air and space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ms. Bailee Russell)

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From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing commander, U.S. Air Force Airman Basic Trinity Custenborder, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron inbound specialist, and Chief Master Sgt. Tiffany Griego, 31st FW command chief, pose for a photo during the Air Force birthday celebration at Aviano Air Base, Sept. 18, 2025. On Sept. 18, 1947, the United States Air Force became the newest Armed Service, marking the start of unrivaled dominance in air and space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ms. Bailee Russell)

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Balloons celebrating the U.S. Air Force’s birthday are arranged at La Dolce Vita Dining Facility at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 18, 2025. For 78 years, American Airmen have excelled as they execute the Air Force mission to fly, fight, and win — delivering airpower anytime, anywhere in defense of our nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ms. Bailee Russell)

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250918-F-DA787-6157

From left, U.S. Air Force Airman Basic Aziz Ochoa and Airman First Class Briataylor Anderson, 31st Force Support Squadron food service apprentices, serve slices of birthday cake at La Dolce Vita Dining Facility at Aviano Air Base, Sep 18, 2025. For 77 years, American Airmen have excelled as they execute the Air Force mission to fly, fight, and win — delivering airpower anytime, anywhere in defense of our nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ms. Bailee Russell)

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250918-F-DA787-5153

A cake celebrating the U.S. Air Force’s birthday is sitting on a table at La Dolce Vita Dining Facility at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 18, 2025. For 78 years, American Airmen have excelled as they execute the Air Force mission to fly, fight, and win — delivering airpower anytime, anywhere in defense of our nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ms. Bailee Russell)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, Third Air Force commander, tours the 31st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron COBRA Clinic at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 9, 2025. The COBRA Clinic uses a comprehensive approach to health, both physical and mental, with a focus on musculoskeletal conditions and physical therapy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jenna A. Bond)

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Third AF leadership visits Aviano AB

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Trickey, Third Air Force command chief, tours the 57th Rescue Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 8, 2025. The 57th RQS building is a new facility and the first of its kind, as it is specifically designed to maintain the required equipment and personnel to execute rescue missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jenna A. Bond)

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250910-F-TO640-1659

The Band of the 1^ Regione Aerea, Milan, pays tribute to the authorities during the Italian air force change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 10, 2025. Col. Giuseppe Gatto, Italian air force incoming base commander, has attended various professional qualification courses such as the Tactical Leaders Program at the Florennes Air Base in Belgium and Operational Tactics Instructor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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Col. Giuseppe Gatto, Italian air force incoming base commander, gives remarks during the Italian air force change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 10, 2025. Col. Gatto graduated from Naples Federico II University with a degree in political science. (U.S. Air Force photo by Essence Myricks)

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250910-F-TO640-1379

Left, Col. Salvatore La Luce, Italian air force outgoing base commander, renders a salute to Col. Giuseppe Gatto, Italian air force incoming base commander, during the Italian air force change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 10, 2025. The change of command ceremony is a military tradition that publicizes the official transfer of responsibility between two commanding officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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Col. Salvatore La Luce, Italian air force outgoing base commander, gives final remarks during the Italian air force change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 10, 2025. Change of Command ceremonies are essential for preserving military heritage and ensuring a seamless transition of leadership, fostering continuity and stability within the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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250910-F-TO640-1257

Left, U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing commander, pins the Meritorious Service Medal onto Col. Salvatore La Luce, Italian air force outgoing base commander, during the Italian air force change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 10, 2025. The MSM is a military decoration awarded to those who display outstanding meritorious achievement during their time of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Essence Myricks)

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The Italian Veteran Association stands in formation during the Italian air force change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 10, 2025. Change of Command ceremonies are essential for preserving military heritage and ensuring a seamless transition of leadership, fostering continuity and stability within the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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250910-F-TO640-1202

Italian air force Maj. Gen. Marco Lant, combat forces commander, salutes a formation during the Italian air force change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 10, 2025. The Combat Forces Command fosters integration between different platforms and supports synergy with the land and maritime armed force components, ensuring maximum Combat Airpower readiness and effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Essence Myricks)

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250910-F-TO640-1150

The Band of the 1^ Regione Aerea, Milan, plays during the Italian air force change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 10, 2025. Col. Giuseppe Gatto, Italian air force incoming base commander, has attended various professional qualification courses such as the Tactical Leaders Program at the Florennes Air Base in Belgium and Operational Tactics Instructor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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250910-F-TO640-1011

Italian air force honor guard stands in formation during the Italian air force change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 10, 2025. The change of command ceremony is a military tradition that publicizes the official transfer of responsibility between two commanding officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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Helping agencies behind the homecoming

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Traschell Williams, 31st Comptroller Squadron military pay noncommissioned officer, assists an Airman assigned to the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron with his deployment travel voucher at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 27, 2025. The 31st CPTS Finance Operations Flight reintegrated deployment returnees by completing travel vouchers before the Airmen began rest and recuperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ms. Bailee Russell)

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