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Pride, Precision and Professionalism

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Helaena Jillian Cuaresma, a 31st Fighter Wing honor guardsman, hoists down the American flag during a retreat ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 26, 2025. Unlike stateside bases where joining the Honor Guard is an alternate special duty that replaces Airmen’s main, everyday job for six months, overseas Honor Guard is a completely voluntary commitment, taken on in addition to their regular duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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Pride, Precision and Professionalism

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mina Hinman, a 31st Fighter Wing honor guardsman, holds the American flag during a retreat ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 26, 2025. The 31st FW Honor Guard team has participated in details ranging from retirement flag foldings and award events, to solemn POW/MIA recognitions and even a funeral. The Honor Guard’s motto, “To Honor with Dignity,” fully captures the spirit of their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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Pride, Precision and Professionalism

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shawn Forget, a 31st Fighter Wing honor guardsman, presents the American flag to a U.S. Army veteran’s next of kin at Corvo Communal Cemetery, Pordenone, Italy, March 27, 2025. The 31st FW Honor Guard team was called to perform a military funeral for a U.S. Army veteran in the local area, a rare opportunity for an overseas base. Whether it’s presenting the colors at a change of command or honoring a fallen veteran, this team of volunteers consistently shows up to be a visual representation of the Air Force core values. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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Pride, Precision and Professionalism

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shawn Forget, a 31st Fighter Wing honor guardsman, prepares to present the American flag during a U.S. Army veteran’s funeral at Corvo Communal Cemetery, Pordenone, Italy, March 27, 2025. The 31st FW Honor Guard team was called to perform a military funeral for a U.S. Army veteran in the local area, a rare opportunity for an overseas base. Last year, the team supported 72 ceremonies across base and the local community.

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Pride, Precision and Professionalism

From left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Latimer Paris and Airman 1st Class Shawn Forget, both 31st Fighter Wing honor guardsmen, fold the American flag during a U.S. Army veteran’s funeral at Corvo Communal Cemetery, Pordenone, Italy, March 27, 2025. The 31st FW Honor Guard team was called to perform a military funeral for a U.S. Army veteran in the local area, a rare opportunity for an overseas base. Last year, the team supported 72 ceremonies across base and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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Pride, Precision and Professionalism

From left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shawn Forget, Airman 1st Class Latimer Paris and Senior Airman Mina Hinman, all 31st Fighter Wing honor guardsmen, stand at attention during a U.S. Army veteran’s funeral at Corvo Communal Cemetery, Pordenone, Italy, March 27, 2025. The 31st FW Honor Guard team was called to perform a military funeral for a U.S. Army veteran in the local area, a rare opportunity for an overseas base. Whether it’s presenting the colors at a change of command or honoring a fallen veteran, this team of volunteers consistently shows up to be a visual representation of the Air Force core values. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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Pride, Precision and Professionalism

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shawn Forget, a 31st Fighter Wing honor guardsman, stands at attention during a U.S. Army veteran’s funeral at Corvo Communal Cemetery, Pordenone, Italy, March 27, 2025. The 31st FW Honor Guard team was called to perform a military funeral for a U.S. Army veteran in the local area, a rare opportunity for an overseas base. Last year, the team supported 72 ceremonies across base and the local community. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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555th FGS holds 2025 Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant William Bell, 555 Fighter Generation Squadron senior enlisted leader, administers the Crew Chief Oath during a DCC Induction Ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 2, 2025. The Crew Chief Oath stands as both a declaration of the duties entrusted to a crew chief and a recognition of the rights and privileges granted to DCCs. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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555th FGS holds 2025 Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony

Newly appointed U.S. Air Force Dedicated Crew Chiefs from the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron take the Crew Chief Oath during a DCC Induction Ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 2, 2025. The Crew Chief Oath stands as both a declaration of the duties entrusted to a crew chief and a recognition of the rights and privileges granted to DCCs. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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555th FGS holds 2025 Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony

Airmen from the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron cheer for the newly appointed Dedicated Crew Chiefs during a DCC Induction Ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 2, 2025. The title of DCC honors a crew chief’s exceptional performance, marking their names on a specific jet that they will work to maintain almost exclusively. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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555th FGS holds 2025 Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony

Airmen from the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron cheer for the newly appointed Dedicated Crew Chiefs during a DCC Induction Ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 2, 2025. The title of DCC honors a crew chief’s exceptional performance, marking their names on a specific jet that they will work to maintain almost exclusively. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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555th FGS holds 2025 Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Bryan J. Beals, 555th Fighter Squadron commander, provides opening remarks during the Dedicated Crew Chief Induction Ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 2, 2025. The ceremony allowed 555th Fighter Generation Squadron leadership to formally appoint the titles of “Dedicated Crew Chief", or DCC, and “Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief", or ADCC, upon a select group of individuals. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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The Return of the Lopezes

From left, Airman 1st class Ramon Lopez, 31st Fighter Wing emergency actions controller and Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Lopez, 31st Maintenance Group chief, pose for a photo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Apr. 15, 2025. This is Chief Lopez’s second tour at Aviano, this time serving alongside his son. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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The Return of the Lopezes

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The Return of the Lopezes

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The Return of the Lopezes

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ryan Williams, 31st Communications Squadron commander, renders a salute during the playing of Retreat at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 24, 2025. Retreat is a military tradition that occurs at the end of the duty day and involves the playing of, “Retreat,” while retrieving and folding the American flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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The 31st Communications Squadron stands at parade rest during Retreat at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 24, 2025. Retreat is a military tradition that occurs at the end of the duty day and involves the playing of, “Retreat,” while retrieving and folding the American flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Joseph Daniel, 31st Communications Squadron operations flight commander, stands at attention during Retreat at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 24, 2025. Retreat is a military tradition that occurs at the end of the duty day and involves the playing of, “Retreat,” while retrieving and folding the American flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Sara Lamoe, 31st Communications Squadron special missions fight commander, conducts uniform inspections at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 24, 2025. The 31st Fighter Wing holds firm on standards and readiness in an effort to ensure Airmen are mission ready and fit to fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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