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Fueling the mission

Airman 1st Class Marcus Strait, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution journeyman, monitors the revolutions per minute while refueling an aircraft at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 4. Strait and the rest of the Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants flight deliver approximately one million gallons of fuel per month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz)

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Fueling the mission

Airman 1st Class Jason Brasier, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution journeyman, helps hook up a refueling hose to an aircraft during a hot fuel at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 5. A hot fuel takes place when a jet lands and keeps the engine running during a refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz)

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Fueling the mission

Airman 1st Class Marcus Strait, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution journeyman, pulls a refueling hose to hook up to an aircraft at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 4. Strait and the rest of the Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants flight deliver approximately one million gallons of fuel per month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz)

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Fueling the mission

An Airman from 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron pulls a fuel truck up to a C-130 to refuel it at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 4. The Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants Flight is responsible for refueling all aircraft and government vehicles on Aviano. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz)

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Fueling the mission

Tech. Sgt. Douglas McLachlan, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel lab specialist, burns fuel to test the igniting temperature at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 5. To ensure the jets are being provided the best quality fuel, McLachlan burns fuel to test the exact temperature at which it will ignite. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz)

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Fueling the mission

Tech. Sgt. Douglas McLachlan, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel lab specialist, tests fuel at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 5. McLachlan tests all fuel that arrives on base before it is dispersed to refuel aircraft and government vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz)

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Practice with honor

A United States flag is folded during an honor guard practice Aug. 30 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The honor Guard holds a week long training course to certify new Honor Guard members, which allows Airmen to be certified quickly and increases manning for the detail. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Briana Jones)

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Practice with honor

A United States flag is being folded by 1st Lt. Jessica Thomas, 31st Force Support Squadron Honor Guard member Aug. 30 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Airmen who have no honor guard experience undergo a weeklong basic training class that teaches standing manual, rifle, flag folding, posting of colors, ceremonial uniform and firing party. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Briana Jones)

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Practice with honor

(Left) Staff Sgt. Joelina Diaz and Staff Sgt. Jonathan Campos, 31st Force Support Squadron Honor Guard members, practice folding a United States flag Aug. 30 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The honor guard tem holds a week long training course to certify new honor guard members, which allows Airmen to be certified quickly and increases manning for the detail. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Briana Jones)

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31st OSS Mission Spotlight

Senior Airmen Ian Dews and Adrian Rivas, 31st Operation Support Squadron air traffic control journeymen, simulate the monitoring of air traffic Aug. 21 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Members of the 31st OSS are responsible for the development of wing war plans, administering weapons and tactic programs, providing current operations planning, and air traffic control. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenay Randolph)

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Mission Spotlight

Staff Sgt. Mairy-Ann Paloukos, 31st Communications Squadron Client Systems Team journeyman, fixes a hard drive at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug 3. The Client Systems Team supports all base communications and is responsible for planning installation operations and maintenance of all necessary assets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz)

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Equipment check

Airman 1st Class Sebastian Mendez, 31st Munitions Squadron armament maintenance technician, performs a 5-level inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon weapon system July 27, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Members of the 31st MUNS maintain and support assigned weapon storage, and provide munitions and armament support for the F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned at Aviano. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Briana Jones)

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Inspection ready

Airman 1st Class Thomas Perry, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron maintainer, inspects a vehicle at the Privately Owned Vehicle, or ”POV” inspection point at Aviano Air Base, Italy July 20. In addition to performing POV inspections, vehicle maintainers at Aviano are responsible for the upkeep of over 950 government vehicles used to support the 31st Fighter Wing mission and perform an average of 80 oil changes per month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Briana Jones)

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510th Fighter Squadron Mission Spotlight

Members of the 510th Fighter Squadron perform a routine inspection before takeoff June 6 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 510th FS’s main objective is to provide combat airpower on demand. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenay Randolph)

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Tax season

Staff Sgt. Denise Gambs, 31st Fighter Wing Legal Office NCO in charge, helps Tech. Sgt. David Scianna 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, file taxes May 30 at Aviano Air Base. The tax center has assisted over 470 Airmen file taxes free of charge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Briana Jones)

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Ready to Repair

Staff Sgt. Matthew Wilkerson, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics craftsman, reads instructions to repair a communication malfunction. The 31st AMXS repairs aircraft avionics, weapons and propulsion systems to support the 31st Fighter Wing, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and NATO contingencies. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)

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Big spender

(From left) Carmen Portello government purchase card coordinator and Corrina Pellegrin government purchase card manager 31st Contracting Squadron, review GPC transactions to ensure authorized purchases May 18 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Portello and Pellegrin support approximately 400 GPC card holders more than 17,000 transactions per year, and training and fraudulent cases. Members of the 31st CONS are responsible for acquiring and supporting war fighting capabilities through responsive business solutions and contracting support to 31st Fighter Wing and 26 geographically separated units and tenant units throughout Southern Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Briana Jones)

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Helping Hands

Members of the 31st Surgical Operations Squadron prep a patient for surgery April 19 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 31st SOS offers obstetrical and surgical specialty care, as well as inpatient clinical care services to support the primary care mission of the 31st Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenay Randolph)

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Target acquired

Airman 1st Class Andrew Beediahram, 8th Air Support Operations Squadron tactical air control party member, looks over a map during a training mission April 18 in northern Italy. TACP members conduct off base training three to four times a week to improve efficiency of close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Briana Jones)

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Target acquired

Senior Airman Nathaniel Robie and Airman 1st Class Andrew Beediahram, 8th Air Support Operations Squadron tactical air control party members, participate in an off base training mission April 18 in northern Italy. These routine training missions are designed to help TACP members develop combat-related skills such as map reading, compass usage, enemy target location, and survival, escape and evasion techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Briana Jones)

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