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Wyvern Writers: Lt. Col. Katherine Hemken

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Buzzards soar over Aviano AB

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron takes-off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 22, 2021. Increase flying operations are key to the success of maintaining a free and open U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command. 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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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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Aviano on Fire: 2020 AF Fire Department of the Year

Members from the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron’s Fire Department pose for a group photo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 18, 2021. Aviano’s Fire Department earned the Air Force Fire Department of the Year for 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)

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In one of “those chairs”

The family of Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever, 31st Fighter Wing Public affairs photojournalist at Aviano Air Base, Italy, poses for a picture. (Courtesy Photo)

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31 FW trains with ITAF

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Rygiel, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, conducts training alongside Italian air force partners at Villafranca Air Base, Italy, March 8, 2021. Integrating multiple trainings on different objectives is critical to ensuring the collective defense of the NATO alliance. Airmen honed their operational and tactical skills while familiarizing our ITAF counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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31 FW trains with ITAF

Tech. Sgt. Aaron Scofield, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron station chief, speaks during a briefing at Villafranca Air Base, Italy, March 8, 2021. Training with joint and combined allies and partners can enhance interoperability. Making these interpersonal connections reinforces commitment to NATO. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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31 FW trains with ITAF

Tech. Sgt. Aaron Scofield, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron Aviano fire department station captain, briefs Italian air force partners at Villafranca Air Base, Italy, March 8, 2021. Scofield conducted training on the potential hazards and emergencies from an F-16 Fighting Falcon and the proper procedures to mitigate them quickly and safely. Airmen honed their operational and tactical skills while familiarizing with ITAF counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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31 FW trains with ITAF

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Tyler Aldridge, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal operations and training section chief, briefs Italian air force partners at Villafranca Air Base, Italy, March 8, 2021. Aldridge conducted a non-explosive hazards training, identifying safety measures for an F-16 Fighting Falcon. Making these interpersonal connections reinforces commitment to NATO and increases interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st FW conducts ACE dispersal exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis before takeoff at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 8, 2021. In addition to participating in an Agile Combat Employment dispersal exercise, F-16s from the 510th Fighter Squadron also deployed to Germany for exercise Agile Fury with the 480th FS and the German air force’s 74th Tactical Air Force Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)

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31st FW conducts ACE dispersal exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis before takeoff at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 8, 2021. Airmen from the 31st Operations Group, 31st Maintenance Group, and 31st Mission Support Group conducted an Agile Combat Employment dispersal exercise to disperse assets to several locations in Europe for various training opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)

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31st FW conducts ACE dispersal exercise

Senior Airman Alvon Lettsome, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 510th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, marshals a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 8, 2021. Airmen from the 31st Operations Group, 31st Maintenance Group, and 31st Mission Support Group conducted an Agile Combat Employment dispersal exercise to disperse assets to several locations in Europe for various training opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)

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31st FW conducts ACE dispersal exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, during an Agile Combat Employment dispersal exercise March 8, 2021. The ACE dispersal exercise was intended to ensure U.S. Air Forces in Europe are ready for potential contingencies by allowing forces to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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31st FW conducts ACE dispersal exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, during exercise Agile Fury March 8, 2021. Airmen from the 31st Operations Group, 31st Maintenance Group, and 31st Mission Support Group conducted an Agile Combat Employment dispersal exercise to disperse assets to several locations in Europe for various training opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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31st FW conducts ACE dispersal exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Rasmussen, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, performs a pre-flight check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 8, 2021. In addition to participating in an Agile Combat Employment dispersal exercise, F-16s from the 510th Fighter Squadron also deployed to Germany for exercise Agile Fury with the 480th FS and the German air force’s 74th Tactical Air Force Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)

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31st FW conducts ACE dispersal exercise

Senior Airman Alvon Lettsome, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 510th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, left, prepares to marshal an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise Agile Fury at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 8, 2021. In addition to participating in an Agile Combat Employment dispersal exercise, F-16s from the 510th Fighter Squadron also deployed to Germany for exercise Agile Fury with the 480th FS and the German air force’s 74th Tactical Air Force Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)

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31st FW conducts ACE dispersal exercise

Senior Airman Alvon Lettsome, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 510th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, left, and Maj. Branden Felker, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, right, perform pre-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 8, 2021. In addition to participating in an Agile Combat Employment dispersal exercise, F-16s from the 510th FS also deployed to Germany for exercise Agile Fury with the 480th FS and the German air force’s 74th Tactical Air Force Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)

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31st FW conducts ACE dispersal exercise

Tech. Sgt. Christopher Bilderback, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 510th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, climbs out of an F-16 Fighting Falcon cockpit during exercise Agile Fury at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 8, 2021. Exercises and deployments that utilize Agile Combat Employment concepts ensure forces in Europe are ready to protect and defend partners, allies and U.S. interests at a moment’s notice, and generate lethal combat power should deterrence fail. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)

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