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A dreadful night in Afghanistan

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Rogers, 57th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, poses for a photo while deployed to an undisclosed location in Afghanistan in the winter of 2019. While deployed, he was a technical rescue specialist and was tasked to recover personnel when required. Rogers was awarded the 2021 Air Force Sergeants Association Pitsenbarger Award for his efforts in treating seven individuals after an explosion. (Courtesy Photo)

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31 FW Airmen perform SERE combat survival training

Members from the 56th Rescue Squadron hoist U.S. Air Force Capt. Alex Lodge, 555th Fighter Squadron department of scheduling officer in charge, into an HH-60 Pave Hawk during a combat survival training scenario at Cansiglio, Italy, April 15, 2021. Lodge was one of four simulated downed pilots in enemy territory, evading opposition forces and practicing survival skills while waiting for recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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31 FW Airmen perform SERE combat survival training

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Monroe Dauwalder, 56th Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave-Hawk pilot, waits for recovery forces during a combat survival training (CST) scenario at Cansiglio, Italy, April 15, 2021. Dauwalder was one of four participants of the CST, directed to evade opposition forces and get to a recovery point. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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31 FW Airmen perform SERE combat survival training

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Monroe Dauwalder, 56th Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave-Hawk pilot, left, and U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ashton Cleveland, 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, walk through the forest to a checkpoint during a combat survival training (CST) scenario at Cansiglio, Italy, April 15, 2021. Four 31st Fighter Wing pilots recertified on CST procedures to maintain their combat mission readiness and prepared to utilize those skills in an emergency situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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31 FW Airmen perform SERE combat survival training

U.S. Air Force Capt. Alex Lodge, 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, looks out of an HH-60 Pave Hawk after a combat survival training (CST) scenario at Cansiglio, Italy, April 15, 2021. Each pilot undertakes CST training every three years and included practicing survival skills, evading capture, and using techniques to escape from captivity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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31 FW Airmen perform SERE combat survival training

An HH-60 Pave Hawk prepares to rescue personnel at Cansiglio, Italy, April 15, 2021. The HH-60 rescued four ‘downed pilots’ in enemy territory during a combat survival training scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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31 FW Airmen perform SERE combat survival training

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ashton Cleveland, 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, left, and U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Monroe Dauwalder, 56th Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave-Hawk pilot, communicate with F-16 Fighting Falcons during a combat survival training scenario at Cansiglio, Italy, April 15, 2021. During the training, Cleveland and Monroe identified and located potential threats for the recovery forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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31 FW Airmen perform SERE combat survival training

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ashton Cleveland, 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, initiates a MK-124 flare during a combat survival training scenario at Cansiglio, Italy, April 15, 2021. The flare is a smoke and illumination flare used to signal search and rescue personnel in the event of an emergency or extraction situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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31 FW Airmen perform SERE combat survival training

U.S. Air Force Capt. Alex Lodge, 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, initiates a MK-124 flare during a combat survival training (CST) scenario at Cansiglio, Italy, April 15, 2021. The MK-124 is intended for day or night signaling by personnel downed at sea or on land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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31 FW Airmen perform SERE combat survival training

Tech. Sgt. Dylan Sedillo, 31st Operational Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape training, right, utilizes personnel recovery spins to authenticate U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Loh, 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, during a combat survival training scenario at Cansiglio, Italy, April 15, 2021. Loh a downed pilot in enemy territory during the CST, using learned skills to evade capture and escape from captivity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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31 FW Airmen perform SERE combat survival training

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ashton Cleveland, 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, gets ‘captured’ during a combat survival training (CST) scenario at Cansiglio, Italy, April 15, 2021. During the CST, Cleveland and other participants recertified on survival procedures to maintain combat mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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31 FW Airmen perform SERE combat survival training

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ashton Cleveland, 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, pours water into his Meal, Ready-to-Eat while evading opposition forces during a combat survival training (CST) scenario at Cansiglio, Italy, April 15, 2021. Cleveland undertook the role of a downed pilot in enemy territory during the CST, practicing evading capture by taking refuge in shrubs, tree branches and different shelters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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HAF transports 31 FW members to INIOCHOS 21

Members assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing participating in INIOCHOS 21 board a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 6, 2021. The U.S. Air Force has participated in INIOCHOS since 2017 and will provide Airmen, aircraft and equipment from the 31st FW this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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HAF transports 31 FW members to INIOCHOS 21

Members assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing participating in INIOCHOS 21 board a Hellenic air force C-130 Hercules at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 6, 2021. INIOCHOS 21 is an annual exercise held at Andravida Air Base in Greece that improves readiness and responsiveness with allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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COMUSAFE visits Aviano

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeff L. Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, uses a virtual reality headset at the 31st Security Forces Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 25, 2021. During the immersion tour, Harrigian was briefed on the counter unmanned aerial systems and how they are used to defend the 31st Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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COMUSAFE visits Aviano

Chief Master Sgt. Brion P. Blais, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa command chief, speaks with members of the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 25, 2021. He is the senior enlisted advisor to the commander on all matters affecting the readiness, training, professional development, and effective utilization of more than 21,000 enlisted force personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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COMUSAFE visits Aviano

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeff L. Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brion P. Blais, USAFE-AFAFRICA command chief, speak to Airmen from the 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 56th Helicopter Maintenance Unit, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 25, 2021. Harrigian and Blais immersed themselves with a few of the squadrons from the 31st FW, meeting with Airmen and getting a closer look at the diverse mission set and the importance of Aviano’s location and priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)

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COMUSAFE visits Aviano

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeff L. Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brion P. Blais, USAFE-AFAFRICA command chief, take off in an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 25, 2021. Harrigian and Blais immersed themselves with a few of the squadrons from the 31st FW, meeting with Airmen and getting a closer look at the diverse mission set and the importance of Aviano’s location and priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)

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COMUSAFE visits Aviano

Chief Master Sgt. Brion P. Blais, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa command chief, speaks with Senior Airman Dameon Scott, 56th Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 25, 2021. Blais is the senior enlisted advisor to the commander on all matters affecting the readiness, training, professional development, and effective utilization of more than 21,000 enlisted force personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)

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COMUSAFE visits Aviano

Tech. Sgt. Ashley Lett, middle, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrical and environmental systems craftsman, briefs Chief Master Sgt. Brion P. Blais, left, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa command chief, on the Airmen 4 Life program at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 24, 2021. During the tour, Blaise built an inert munition with the ‘Bouncing Bettys’ and discussed various topics with 31st Maintenance Group Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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