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U.S. and Italian air forces conduct MARE with local first responders

Italian firefighters rescue U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Jaskulsky, 31st Communication Squadron tech control facility supervisor, from a simulated downed aircraft during a Major Accident Response Exercise in San Quirino, Italy, June 26, 2025. The 31st Fighter Wing, Italian air force and local Italian first responders joined together to test emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Serrano)

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U.S. and Italian air forces conduct MARE with local first responders

Italian firefighters stand ready to extinguish a fire on a simulated downed aircraft during a Major Accident Response Exercise in San Quirino, Italy, June 26, 2025. The 31st Fighter Wing, Italian air force and local Italian first responders joined together to test emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Serrano)

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U.S. and Italian air forces conduct MARE with local first responders

An Italian first responder reports on the radio the status of Airman 1st Class Alejandro Padilla, 31st Communication Squadron tech control facility technician, a simulated victim during a Major Accident Response Exercise in San Quirino, Italy, June 26, 2025. The 31st Fighter Wing, Italian air force and local Italian first responders joined together to test emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Serrano)

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U.S. and Italian air forces conduct MARE with local first responders

Italian firefighters rescue a simulated casualty from a mock downed aircraft during a Major Accident Response Exercise in San Quirino, Italy, June 26, 2025. The 31st Fighter Wing, Italian air force and local Italian first responders joined together to test emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Serrano)

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U.S. and Italian air forces conduct MARE with local first responders

Italian firefighters rescue a simulated casualty from a mock downed aircraft during a Major Accident Response Exercise in San Quirino, Italy, June 26, 2025. The 31st Fighter Wing, Italian air force and local Italian first responders joined together to test emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Serrano)

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U.S. and Italian air forces conduct MARE with local first responders

Italian firefighters rescue a simulated casualty from a mock downed aircraft during a Major Accident Response Exercise in San Quirino, Italy, June 26, 2025. The 31st Fighter Wing, Italian air force and local Italian first responders joined together to test emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Serrano)

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U.S. and Italian air forces conduct MARE with local first responders

U.S. and Italian air force personnel walk together as they prepare to begin a Major Accident Response Exercise in San Quirino, Italy, June 26, 2025. A MARE is a training exercise simulating a major accident or incident to test emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Serrano)

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31st command team HH-60W fini flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Cesar Flores, 31st FW command chief, take off on their final flight in the HH-60W Jolly Green II Helicopter with the 56th Rescue Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 1, 2025. The fini flight is a traditional farewell sendoff for pilots, aircrew and distinguished members who are retiring or moving to another base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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31st command team HH-60W fini flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, left, 31st Fighter Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Jonathan Gokey, 56th Rescue squadron operations officer, complete a pre-flight inspection before Clark’s final flight in the HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 1, 2025. The fini flight is a traditional farewell sendoff for pilots, aircrew and distinguished members who are retiring or moving to another base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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31st command team HH-60W fini flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, right, 31st Fighter Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Jonathan Gokey, 56th Rescue squadron operations officer, complete a pre-flight inspection before Clark’s final flight in the HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 1, 2025. Clark has held command of the 31st FW since July 2022, and will hand over command to Col. Beau Diers on July 11, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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31st command team HH-60W fini flight

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Cesar Flores, 31st Fighter Wing command chief, prepares for his final flight in the HH-60W Jolly Green II Helicopter with the 56th Rescue Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 1, 2025. Flores has served as the 31st FW command chief since July 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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31st command team HH-60W fini flight

The family of U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, waits to welcome him back from his final flight in the HH-60W Jolly Green II Helicopter with the 56th Rescue Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 1, 2025. Clark has presided over the 31st FW since July 2022, and will hand over command to Col. Beau Diers on July 11, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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U.S. Air Force Col. William Lutner, 31st Operations Group outgoing commander, speaks at the 31st OG change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 17, 2025. The change of command ceremony is rooted in military history, dating back to the 18th century when organizational flags were developed unique to a particular military unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Miranda, 31st Operations Group incoming commander, receives his first salute from the 31st OG as their new commander during the 31st OG change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 17, 2025. The change of command ceremony is rooted in military history, dating back to the 18th century when organizational flags were developed unique to a particular military unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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31st OG holds Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Miranda, 31st Operations Group incoming commander, speaks at the 31st OG change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 17, 2025. Miranda is a command pilot with more than 2400 flying hours and has participated in numerous operations including Operations IRAQI FREEDOM, ODYSSEY DAWN, ENDURING FREEDOM, RESOLUTE SUPPORT, FREEDOM’S SENTINEL, NOBLE EAGLE and ALLIES REFUGE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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31st OG holds Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Miranda, 31st Operations Group incoming commander, accepts the guidon from Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, during the 31st OG change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 17, 2025. The passing of the guidon is a tradition that signifies the transfer of responsibility from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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31st OG holds Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. William Lutner, 31st Operations Group commander, right, passes the guidon to Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, signifying the relinquishment of command during the 31st OG change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 17, 2025. The passing of the guidon is a tradition that signifies the transfer of responsibility from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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31st OG holds Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, presents the Legion of Merit to Col. William Lutner, 31st Operations Group outgoing commander, during the 31st OG change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 17, 2025. Lutmer is a command pilot with more than 2600 hours in the F-16 Fighting Falcon and four deployments in service of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM and INHERENT RESOLVE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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31st OG holds Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, pins the Legion of Merit on Col. William Lutner, 31st Operations Group outgoing commander, during the 31st OG change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 17, 2025. The Legion of Merit is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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31st OG holds Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, speaks at the 31st Operations Group change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 17, 2025. Change of command ceremonies are a military tradition that represent a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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