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Wyvern Warrior of the Week

Staff Sgt. Mia Rice, 31st Medical Operations Squadron Educational and Developmental Intervention Services flight noncommissioned officer-in-charge, was named the 31st Fighter Wing’s “Wyvern Warrior of the Week,” during a wing staff meeting, Oct. 22, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Rice was recognized by Brig. Gen. Barre R. Seguin, 31st FW commander, for going above and beyond in her dedication to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan Conroy)

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Aviano F-16 pilot silhouette

Maj. David Underwood, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, climbs out of an F-16 Fighting Falcon cockpit, Oct. 2, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Underwood became a pilot in 2004; has been flying F-16s since 2007; and has served at Aviano since March 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Matthew Lotz)

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That's just your interpretation

(From right) Biagino Giannotto, 31st Security Forces Squadron translator, translates for Aviere Scelto (SrA) Alessia Terzo, Italian air force security forces, to Airman 1st Class Nicholas Wheeler, 31st SFS security response team member, Oct. 2, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. As an on-call translator for the cops, Giannotto responds to home invasions, vehicular incidents, fires and anything that requires his interpretation skills for the SFS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan Conroy)

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AvDet

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Varrato, 31st Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection lab technician and Polish air force Starszy Kapral (Lance Corporal) Maizena Olejniczak, NDI lab technician, inspect part of an aircraft wheel under a black light at Lask Air Base, Poland, Sept. 30, 2014. The seven F-16 Fighting Falcons and approximately 150 support personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, are supporting Aviation Detachment rotation 14-4 and NATO training efforts. For the last three weeks, the Airmen with the 31st FW and the Polish air force have worked and trained closely together, enhancing U.S. Air Forces in Europe interoperability and building lasting partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Eric Donner)

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AvDet

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Varrato, 31st Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection lab technician and Polish air force Starszy Kapral (Lance Corporal) Maizena Olejniczak, NDI lab technician, prepare an aircraft wheel part for inspection with fluorescent penetrant at Lask Air Base, Poland, Sept. 30, 2014. The penetrant is used to identify cracks in metal to ensure the integrity of the part. The seven F-16 Fighting Falcons and approximately 150 support personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, are supporting Aviation Detachment rotation 14-4 and NATO training efforts. For the last three weeks, the Airmen with the 31st FW and the Polish air force have worked and trained closely together, enhancing U.S. Air Forces in Europe interoperability and building lasting partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Eric Donner)

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AvDet

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Varrato, 31st Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection lab technician and Polish air force Starszy Kapral (Lance Corporal) Maizena Olejniczak, NDI lab technician, prepare an aircraft wheel part for inspection with fluorescent penetrant at Lask Air Base, Poland, Sept. 30, 2014. The penetrant is used to identify cracks in metal to ensure the integrity of the part. The seven F-16 Fighting Falcons and approximately 150 support personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, are supporting Aviation Detachment rotation 14-4 and NATO training efforts. For the last three weeks, the Airmen with the 31st FW and the Polish air force have worked and trained closely together, enhancing U.S. Air Forces in Europe interoperability and building lasting partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Eric Donner)

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Staff Sgt. Travers is presented Purple Heart

(From left) Col. Gregory Kreuder, 31st Fighter Wing vice commander, presents Staff Sgt. Gabriel Travers, 31st Security Forces Squadron K-9 handler, with the Purple Heart, Aug. 1, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. During a deployment to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, in 2012, Travers and his K-9 partner, Tora, were tasked to search for improvised explosive devices when he was injured from an IED blast. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan Conroy)

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Staff Sgt. Travers is presented Purple Heart

During a deployment to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, in 2012, Staff Sgt. Gabriel Travers, 31st Security Forces Squadron K-9 handler, suffered a traumatic brain injury. Two years later, Travers was presented the oldest honor given to service members for wounds received in combat, the Purple Heart. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Lotz)

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Staff Sgt. Travers is presented Purple Heart

During a deployment to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, in 2012, Staff Sgt. Gabriel Travers, 31st Security Forces Squadron K-9 handler, suffered a traumatic brain injury. Two years later, Travers was presented the oldest honor given to service members for wounds received in combat, the Purple Heart. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Lotz)

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Ample Strike

Two F-16 Fight Falcons from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano, Italy, prepare for takeoff Sept. 10, 2014, at Lask Air Base, Poland. The F-16s are here supporting the NATO exercise Ample Strike. Ample Strike, a Czech led exercise, will test the ability for close air support and evaluate aircraft and personnel capabilities and increase military relationships and NATO interoperability. The exercise will allow the 510th and USAFE to work with a planned 11 nations. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Eric Donner)

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Ample Strike

Captain Mathew Robbins, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, completes final checks before takeoff, Sept. 10, 2014, at Lask Air Base, Poland. F-16s from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano AB, Italy, are supporting the Czech Republic led exercise, Ample Strike, designed to test and evaluate aircraft and personnel capabilities, while increasing military relationships and NATO interoperability. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Eric Donner)

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Ample Strike

Airman 1st Class Travis Lozano, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon before takeoff, Sept. 10, 2014, at Lask Air Base, Poland. F-16s from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano AB, Italy, are supporting the Czech Republic led NATO exercise, Ample Strike, designed to test and evaluate aircraft and personnel capabilities, while increasing military relationships and NATO interoperability. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Eric Donner)

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Ample Strike

Staff Sgt. Joseph Hauser, 31st Maintenance Group squadron lead crew chief, inspects training munitions on an F-16 Fighting Falcon, Sept. 10, 2014, at Lask Air Base, Poland. The F-16s from Aviano AB, Italy, are supporting the NATO exercise Ample Strike. A Czech Republic led exercise; Ample Strike will test the ability for close-air support and evaluate aircraft and personnel capabilities while increasing military relationships and NATO interoperability. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Eric Donner)

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Ample Strike

Senior Airman Kailin Rime, 31st Maintenance Group squadron lead crew member, arms a triple-ejector rack on an F-16 Fighting Falcon, Sept. 10, 2014, at Lask Air Base, Poland. The F-16s from Aviano AB, Italy, are supporting the NATO exercise Ample Strike. A Czech Republic led exercise; Ample Strike will test the ability for close-air support and evaluate aircraft and personnel capabilities while increasing military relationships and NATO interoperability. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Eric Donner)

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Ample Strike

Senior Airman Joseph Archuleta, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, changes a light bulb on an F-16 Fighting Falcon before the second go Sept. 8, 2014, at Lask Air Base, Poland. The seven F-16s and approximately 150 support personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, are supporting the NATO close air support exercise, Ample Strike. The exercise allows the 510th to work with a planned 11 nations to increase military relationships and NATO interoperability. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Eric Donner)

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Ample Strike

(Left) Senior Airman Joseph Archuleta, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, and Staff Sgt. Joshua Rivera, 31st AMXS dedicated crew chief, prepare an F-16 Fighting Falcon for a second go Sept. 8, 2014, at Lask Air Base, Poland. The seven F-16s and approximately 150 support personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, are supporting the NATO close air support exercise, Ample Strike. The exercise allows the 510th to work with a planned 11 nations to increase military relationships and NATO interoperability. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Eric Donner)

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Ample Strike

Senior Airman Courtenay Spiritus, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, fills an oxygen tank of an F-16 Fighting Falcon Sept. 8, 2014, at Lask Air Base, Poland. The seven F-16s and approximately 150 support personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, are supporting the NATO close air support exercise, Ample Strike. The exercise allows the 510th FS to work with a planned 11 nations to increase military relationships and NATO interoperability. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Eric Donner)

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'It doesn’t get dirtier than this'

Senior Airman Robert Young, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance technician, tightens a pipe, Sept. 4, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 31st CES team is responsible for ensuring Aviano has clean water, unclogged sewers and clean fuel for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Lotz)

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'It doesn’t get dirtier than this'

Senior Airman Robert Young, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance technician, shovels dirt, Sept. 4, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Besides plunging toilets and cleaning urinals, the water and fuel systems maintenance team is in charge of water distribution and fire suppression/fuel systems for the firefighters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Lotz)

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'It doesn’t get dirtier than this'

Staff Sgt. Alexander McAlister and Senior Airman Courtney Berger Coon, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance technicians, attach a pipe, Sept. 4, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 31st CES team is responsible for ensuring Aviano has clean water, unclogged sewers and clean fuel for aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Lotz)

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