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Aviano demonstrates readiness in Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01

Staff Sgt. William Taylor, 555th FGS weapons load team chief, secures guided bomb units onto a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon during an integrated combat turn-around for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Istrana Air Base, March 13, 2025. The exercise highlighted the strong partnership between the U.S., Italian, Slovenian and Croatian air forces, demonstrating the collective commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano demonstrates readiness in Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01

An Italian air force Airman retracts a fuel hose after the completion of a successful hot-pit during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Istrana Air Base, March 13, 2025. Fighting Wyvern 25-01 served as a direct reflection of Aviano’s mission: to secure the base, generate combat airpower and remain ready to deploy and fight from home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano Air Base conducts a hot-pit and ICT during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to land to perform an integrated combat turn-around and hot-pit during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Istrana Air Base, March 13, 2025. Fighting Wyvern 25-01 served as a direct reflection of Aviano’s mission: to secure the base, generate combat airpower and remain ready to deploy and fight from home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gavyn Dickerson, left, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron electrical and environmental journeyman, talks with a Croatian Air Force Dassault Rafale maintainer during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at 91st Air Base Pleso, Croatia, March 13, 2025. Multinational exercises with Allies and partners demonstrate and strengthen the Alliance’s shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jarrett Pagorek, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron avionics journeyman, poses for a portrait on the wing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at 91st Air Base Pleso, Croatia, March 13, 2025. Exercises are part of a long-term multinational training plan to maintain readiness and interoperability between Allies in the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron hold up the symbol for their squadron, the “Buzzards,” during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at 91st Air Base Pleso, Croatia, March 13, 2025. Exercises are part of a long-term multinational training plan to maintain readiness and interoperability between Allies in the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron and members of the Croatian air force assigned to the 191st Fighter Squadron pose for a group photo at 91st Air Base Pleso, Croatia, March 13, 2025. Today’s global environment requires the ability to rapidly deploy and sustain operations from great distances. Through collaborative work with Allies, the U.S. provides forces with the resources and infrastructure necessary to combat current and future threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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56th Rescue Squadron conduct transition training in HH-60W

An HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron taxis to the runway for takeoff at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 10, 2025. The pilots are completing their type I transition training to sharpen their skills and ensure they are mission-ready as they transition from the HH-60G to the more advanced HH-60W, enhancing combat search and rescue capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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56th Rescue Squadron conduct transition training in HH-60W

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron prepare for a training flight in an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 10, 2025. Training ensures team members are proficient in their respective roles in the unit’s new aircraft, which offers enhanced combat rescue capabilities, increased internal fuel capacity for extended range and advanced defensive systems to better protect both crew and mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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56th Rescue Squadron conduct transition training in HH-60W

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron prepare for a training flight in an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 10, 2025. Pilots are training on the unit’s newly acquired HH-60W Jolly Green II, a next-generation combat rescue helicopter, to develop proficiency in its advanced avionics, increased survivability and extended range—critical capabilities for executing high-risk personnel recovery missions in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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56th Rescue Squadron conduct transition training in HH-60W

An HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron hovers above the airfield for initial pilot training on the unit’s newly acquired HH-60 while an F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off behind it for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 10, 2025. Whether training on a new aircraft or refining their skills on one they fly regularly, pilots must maintain peak proficiency to execute combat missions with precision, adapting to evolving threats and ensuring mission success in high-stakes environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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56th Rescue Squadron conduct transition training in HH-60W

An HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron hovers above the airfield for initial pilot training on the unit’s newly acquired HH-60 while an F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off behind it for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 10, 2025. Whether training on a new aircraft or refining their skills on one they fly regularly, pilots must maintain peak proficiency to execute combat missions with precision, adapting to evolving threats and ensuring mission success in high-stakes environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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56th Rescue Squadron conduct transition training in HH-60W

An HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron hovers above the airfield at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 10, 2025. The pilots are completing their type I transition training to sharpen their skills and ensure they are mission-ready as they transition from the HH-60G to the more advanced HH-60W, enhancing combat search and rescue capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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56th Rescue Squadron conduct transition training in HH-60W

An HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron hovers above the airfield at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 10, 2025. Pilots undergo specialized transition training to master the HH-60W Jolly Green II, a next-generation combat rescue helicopter with advanced avionics, increased survivability and greater range—critical for executing high-risk personnel recovery missions in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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56th Rescue Squadron conduct transition training in HH-60W

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron prepare for a training flight in an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 10, 2025. Training ensures team members are proficient in their respective roles in the unit’s new aircraft, which offers enhanced combat rescue capabilities, increased internal fuel capacity for extended range and advanced defensive systems to better protect both crew and mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron sits on the flight line during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Cerklje ob Krki Airport, Slovenia, March 11, 2025. Exercises are part of a long-term multinational training plan to maintain readiness and interoperability between Allies in the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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A Slovenian Armed Forces member prepares to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Cerklje ob Krki Airport, Slovenia, March 11, 2025. Today’s global environment requires the ability to rapidly deploy and sustain operations from great distances. Through collaborative work with Allies, the U.S. provides forces with the resources and infrastructure necessary to combat current and future threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gavyn Dickerson, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron electrical and environmental journeyman, prepares for an F-16 Fighting Falcon to land during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Cerklje ob Krki Airport, Slovenia, March 11, 2025. Today’s global environment requires the ability to rapidly deploy and sustain operations from great distances. Through collaborative work with Allies, the U.S. provides forces with the resources and infrastructure necessary to combat current and future threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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56th Rescue Squadron conduct transition training in HH-60W

An HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron prepares to take off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 10, 2025. Pilots undergo specialized transition training to master the HH-60W Jolly Green II, a next-generation combat rescue helicopter with advanced avionics, increased survivability and greater range—critical for executing high-risk personnel recovery missions in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joel Winkler, 57th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, takes notes during a mission debrief as part of Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 in Slunj, Croatia, March 12, 2025. During the exercise, Airmen from the 57th RQS tested their abilities to employ survival, evasion, resistance and escape techniques in simulated scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)

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