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Maniago hosts 2025 Italian-American Friendship Festival

Firefighters, military and civilian dignitaries and local community members salute the American and Italian flags as the national anthems play during the Italian-American Friendship Festival at Maniago, Italy, Sept. 13, 2025. The festival celebrates close ties between the American and Italian communities, while commemorating the events of Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Carnahan)

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Maniago hosts 2025 Italian-American Friendship Festival

Airmen from the 31st Security Forces Squadron demonstrate the capabilities of the Aviano Air Base’s Military Working Dogs at Maniago, Italy, Sept. 13, 2025. The festival celebrates close ties between the American and Italian communities, while commemorating the events of Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Carnahan)

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Firefighters, military and civilian dignitaries and local community members salute the American and Italian flags as the national anthems play during the Italian-American Friendship Festival at Maniago, Italy, Sept. 13, 2025. The festival celebrates close ties between the American and Italian communities, while commemorating the events of Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Carnahan)

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Airmen from the 31st Security Forces Squadron demonstrate the capabilities of the Aviano Air Base’s Military Working Dogs at Maniago, Italy, Sept. 13, 2025. The festival celebrates close ties between the American and Italian communities, while commemorating the events of Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Carnahan)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Myles Mukes, Aviano men’s basketball varsity coach, gives a shirt and a basketball to Italian air force Col. Giuseppe Gatto, Aviano air base commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Kingry, 31st Fighter Wing commander, at the Italian-American Friendship Festival in Maniago, Italy, Sept. 13, 2025. The annual festival celebrates close ties between the American and Italian communities, while commemorating the events of Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Carnahan)

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Italian Air Force 100th anniversary historical flyover

Members of the local community observe an Italian Tiger Moth after a historical flyover during an Italian Air Force 100th anniversary event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. The flyover was a significant part of the celebration and gave both military and civilians an opportunity to interact with aviators and build relationships within the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)

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Italian Air Force 100th anniversary historical flyover

An Italian Spad XIII, right, and an Italian Tiger Moth, left, are displayed during an Italian Air Force 100th anniversary event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. The Spad, Tiger Moth and Italian Caproni Ca.3 displayed are replicas that were rebuilt as part of a project based in Nervesa della Battaglia, Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)

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Italian Air Force 100th anniversary historical flyover

Italian Air Force Col. Marco Schiattoni, Italian base commander, Lt. Col. Rosario Fazzino, ITAF director of staff, and Lt. Col. Ricardo Isoli, ITAF director of operations, pose with members of the Fondazione Jonathan Collection during one of multiple events for the Italian Air Force’s 100th anniversary at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. The celebration helped strengthen the relationship between the U.S. Air Force, ITAF and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)

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Italian Air Force 100th anniversary historical flyover

An Italian Spad XIII is displayed during an Italian Air Force 100th anniversary event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. Over 300 of the Spad XIII and its predecessor, the Spad VII, were used by the Italian Air Force from 1917 to 1930 in numerous operational departments and flight schools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)

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Italian Air Force 100th anniversary historical flyover

An Italian Tiger Moth is displayed during an Italian Air Force 100th anniversary event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. The Tiger Moth is a 1930’s biplane designed by Geoffrey de Havilland and was first operated by the Royal Air Force and then ITAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)

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Italian Air Force 100th anniversary historical flyover

An Italian Caproni Ca.3 is displayed during an Italian Air Force 100th anniversary event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. During World War I, ITAF flew Capronis out of Aviano AB in the fight against Austro-Hungarian forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)

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Italian Air Force 100th anniversary historical flyover

Italian civilian pilots prepare to exit an Italian Caproni Ca.3 after a historical flyover celebrating the Italian Air Force’s 100th anniversary at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. During World War I, ITAF flew Capronis out of Aviano AB in the fight against Austro-Hungarian forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)

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Italian Air Force 100th anniversary historical flyover

Three historical Italian aircraft, from the Fondazione Jonathan Collection, soar the skies during an Italian Air Force 100th anniversary event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. The flyover was a significant part of the celebration and consisted of an Italian Tiger Moth, left, Italian Spad XIII R, middle, and Italian Caproni Ca.3, right. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)

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Italian Air Force 100th anniversary historical flyover

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk along with numerous historical Italian aircraft are displayed during an Italian Air Force 100th anniversary event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. The celebration helped strengthen the relationship between the U.S. Air Force, ITAF and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)

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21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, speaks during a 9/11 ceremony at the 21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival in Roveredo in Piano, Italy, Sept. 10, 2022. Clark spoke about the events of 9/11 and the importance of the friendship between Italy and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival

An Italian air force member assigned to the ITAF honor guard, left, and a U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department salute during the 21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival in Roveredo in Piano, Italy, Sept. 10, 2022. The 21st anniversary of the Friendship Festival represented a moment of solidarity and union between the Italian and American communities, in commemoration of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival

Members assigned to Aviano Air Base, Italy, participate in the 21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival in Roveredo in Piano, Italy, Sept. 10, 2022. The festival is held to unite the Italian and American communities in friendship and collaboration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival

An Italian air force honor guard member assigned to Aviano Air Base and a U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department stand at parade rest during the 21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival in Roveredo in Piano, Italy, Sept. 10, 2022. The festival’s events included a 9/11 commemoration ceremony, various displays and demonstrations, sporting tournaments and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival

A wreath lays during the 21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival in Roveredo in Piano, Italy, Sept. 10, 2022. The first festival was held in 2002 to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival

A U.S. Air Force member assigned to Aviano Air Base, right, plays basketball with members of the local community at 21st Annual Italian American Friendship Festival in Roveredo in Piano, Italy, Sept. 10, 2022. The Friendship Festival included sporting events in soccer, basketball and volleyball featuring players from both countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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