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31st MXG partners with Bulgarian air force for readiness training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jean Gonzalez-Correa, 31st Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory technician, demonstrates fluid analysis maintenance procedures with Bulgarian air force Maj. Nikolay Mateev, Bulgarian air force maintenance flight commander, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 1, 2026. This over-the-shoulder training builds on prior collaboration efforts aimed at strengthening Bulgaria’s F-16 Fighting Falcons maintenance capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrique Barquet)

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31st MXG partners with Bulgarian air force for readiness training

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 31st Maintenance Squadron works with a Bulgarian air force maintainer during over-the-shoulder maintenance training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 1, 2026. This training provided practical experience to enhance technical proficiency and operational readiness for the Bulgarian maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrique Barquet)

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31st MXG partners with Bulgarian air force for readiness training

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Maintenance Squadron performs maintenance familiarization training on F-16 Fighting Falcon weapons systems with Bulgarian air force maintainers at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 1, 2026. This engagement supports Bulgaria’s transition into operating and sustaining its F-16 fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrique Barquet)

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31st MXG partners with Bulgarian air force for readiness training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Turcios, 31st Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory logistics noncommissioned officer-in-charge, reviews technical maintenance data with Bulgarian air force Maj. Nikolay Mateev, Bulgarian Air Force maintenance flight commander, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 1, 2026. This training enhances allied maintenance management knowledge and reinforces NATO interoperability between partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrique Barquet)

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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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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, 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 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 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. 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 SFS and Italian Air Force Personnel work together as first line of defense

U.S. Airman 1st Class Matthew Minga, 31st Security Forces member, left, Gianni Vignaduzzi, liaison specialist for the defense force commander, center, and Italian Air Force Primo Aviere Scelto Simone S., force protection member, right, pose for a photo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 9, 2020. For 26 years, the 31st SFS and Italian Air Force Protection personnel have engaged their best practices and lessons learned on a wide range of topics. (Photo by U.S. Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st SFS defend assets during NATO eAP

Airmen from the 31st Security Forces Squadron defend and secure assets during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Allied mission at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Oct. 12, 2020. Enhanced Air Policing is part of the alliance’s assurance measures for eastern allies. Airmen from the 31st SFS provide 24-hour security for approximately 140 personnel and six F-16 Fighting Falcons during NATO enhanced Air Policing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st SFS defend assets during NATO eAP

Airman 1st Class Nimord Jeffords, 31st Security Forces Squadron member, poses for a photo during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Allied mission at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Oct. 12, 2020. One of NATO’s roles is to preserve the integrity of allied airspace. During NATO eAP, security forces Airmen provided security for all personnel and assets by verifying credentials for the flightline and securing entry control points. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st SFS defend assets during NATO eAP

Airman 1st Class Nimord Jeffords, 31st Security Forces Squadron member, wears a patch during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Allied mission at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Oct. 12, 2020. The 31st SFS maintains installation force protection during peacetime and wartime operations. During NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Allied mission, security forces members provided 24-hour security for all personnel and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st SFS defend assets during NATO eAP

Senior Airman Monica Perez, 31st Security Forces Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of reports and analysis, smiles in a conversation during NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Allied mission at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Oct. 12, 2020. One of NATO’s roles is to preserve the integrity of allied airspace. The 31st SFS’s participation in eAP provided an opportunity for them to demonstrate comprehensive deterrence and defense through joint and combined interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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31st SFS host Adopt-a-Cause toy drive

(Left) Senior Airman Kyle Williams, 31st Security Forces Squadron security response team member, and Capt. Sean Ketterick, Knights of Columbus representative, transports toys May 13, 2013, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The donations were given to the Aviano Chapel and Knights of Columbus, who will distribute them to local charities and outreach programs within the community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenay Randolph)

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31st SFS host Adopt-a-Cause toy drive

Airman 1st Class Stephanie Cavinder and Airman Michael Wychock, 31st Security Forces Squadron security response team members, help deliver toys May 13, 2013, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Members of the 31st SFS collected more than $5,000 worth of toys during a 5-day Adopt-a-Cause toy drive.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenay Randolph)

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31st SFS host Adopt-a-Cause toy drive

Staff Sgt. Joaquim Diagne-Lieno, 31st Fighter Wing Chapel NCO in charge of chapel resources, moves bikes during a toy drive May 13, 2013, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The donations were given to the Aviano Chapel and Knights of Columbus, who will distribute them to local charities and outreach programs within the community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenay Randolph)

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31st SFS host Adopt-a-Cause toy drive

Kevin, son of Tech. Sgt. Christopher Palitza, donates a board game to the 31st Security Forces Squadron toy drive, May 10, 2013, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Members of the 31st SFS collected more than $5,000 worth of toys during a 5-day Adopt-a-Cause toy drive. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenay Randolph)

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31st SFS Inpsect Contractor Vehicles

Staff Sgt. Kevin Mahana, 31st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Treesje search a contractors vehicle July 15 at Aviano Air Base?s larger vehicle inspection station gate. Military working dogs and their handlers search all incoming contractor vehicles for explosives and weapons to ensure base security.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman LaVel Sterling)

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