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Aviano AB honors "Dark Eyes" in Andraž

Slovenian Minister of Defense Mr. Borut Sajovic speaks at a memorial ceremony in Andraž, Slovenia, April 26, 2025. This ceremony honored the sacrifice of U.S. B-17 bomber, “Dark Eyes,” that was shot down over Slovenia 81 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors "Dark Eyes" in Andraž

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David Lyons, 15th Air Force commander, salutes a memorial wreath during a memorial ceremony in Andraž, Slovenia, April 26, 2025. The ceremony was held in honor of the U.S. B-17 bomber, “Dark Eyes,” that was downed over Slovenia during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB hosts Airmen from around Europe for joint training

U.S. Airmen pack up a lift bag during a crashed, damaged or disabled aircraft recovery (CDDAR) training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 20, 2022. These trainings give Airmen the practice needed to execute real-world recoveries effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)

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Aviano AB hosts Airmen from around Europe for joint training

U.S. Airmen set up dunnage for a bag lift during a crashed, damaged or disabled aircraft recovery training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 20, 2022. The dunnage is a set of wooden beams that was inserted under the bags that were inflated to lift the jet, helping the bags keep shape during the lift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)

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Aviano AB hosts Airmen from around Europe for joint training

Senior Airman Nate Marker, 86th Maintenance Squadron crashed, damaged or disabled aircraft recovery (CDDAR) crew chief, sets up dunnage for a bag lift during CDDAR training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 20, 2022. The joint training included Airmen from Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, as well as others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)

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Aviano AB hosts Airmen from around Europe for joint training

Senior Airman Shilo Thomas, 86th Maintenance Squadron crashed, damaged or disabled aircraft recovery (CDDAR) technician, connects air hoses for the bag lift during a CDDAR training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 20, 2022. The joint training included Airmen from Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, as well as others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)

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Aviano AB hosts Airmen from around Europe for joint training

U.S. Airmen and ITAF airmen stand behind an inflation console as they watch a bag lift during a crashed, damaged or disabled aircraft recovery (CDDAR) training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 20, 2022. Airmen from Ramstein as well as Spangdahlem Air Force Base in Germany and the Italian air force were involved in the joint training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)

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Aviano AB hosts Airmen from around Europe for joint training

Tech. Sgt. Tyler Borgstrom, 31st Maintenance Squadron crashed, damaged or disabled aircraft recovery (CDDAR) noncommissioned officer in charge, inspects a bag lift during a CDDAR training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 20, 2022. The CDDAR section used teamwork and communication to get the job done. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)

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Aviano AB hosts Airmen from around Europe for joint training

U.S. Airmen observe a bag lift during a crashed, damaged or disabled aircraft recovery (CDDAR) training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 20, 2022. U.S. Airmen from Ramstein as well as Spangdahlem Air Force Base in Germany and the Italian air force were involved in the joint training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)

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Aviano AB hosts Airmen from around Europe for joint training

U.S. Air Force Airman uses an inflation console for a bag lift during a crashed, damaged or disabled aircraft recovery (CDDAR) training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 20, 2022. This console allowed Airmen to prop up the aircraft, allowing them to make necessary repairs and relocate it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)

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Aviano AB hosts Airmen from around Europe for joint training

Tech. Sgt. Thomas Niewulis, 56th Rescue Generation Squadron support section NCOIC, pack up a lift bag during a crashed, damaged or disabled aircraft (CDDAR) recovery training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 20, 2022. These trainings give Airmen practice needed to execute real-world recoveries effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)

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Aviano AB hosts Airmen from around Europe for joint training

Tech. Sgt. Tyler Borgstrom, 31st Maintenance Squadron crashed, damaged or disabled aircraft recovery (CDDAR) noncommissioned officer in charge, right, and Tech. Sgt. Brian Martin, 31st MXS transient alert NCOIC, supervise a bag lift during a CDDAR training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 20, 2022. The CDDAR section is responsible for safely and efficiently repairing and relocating damaged aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)

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Aviano AB hosts Rigger Rodeo

Riggers from the U.S. Army and Air Force put the final touches on a parachute packed at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 5th, 2024. Riggers from the U.S. Army and Air Force competed in a rigger rodeo against other teams across Europe in physical fitness, rigging efficiency and drop accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin Carnahan)

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Aviano AB hosts Rigger Rodeo

U.S. Army and Air Force parachute riggers stationed in Germany work together beneath the U.S. flag to pack a parachute that will safely guide cargo to the ground at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 5, 2024. U.S. parachute rigging teams competed across Europe to sharpen their skills and take home the rigger rodeo win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin Carnahan)

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Aviano AB hosts Rigger Rodeo

U.S. Army Parachute Riggers from the 5th Quartermaster Company cut cardboard to protect airdrop cargo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 5th, 2024. Riggers from the U.S. Army and Air Force competed in a rigger rodeo against other teams across Europe in physical fitness, rigging efficiency and drop accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin Carnahan)

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Aviano AB hosts Rigger Rodeo

U.S. Army Sgt. Jonathan Holcomb, 173rd Air Brigade parachute rigger, prepares a platform for an airdrop load at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 5, 2024. U.S. parachute rigging teams competed across Europe to sharpen their skills and take home the rigger rodeo win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin Carnahan)

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Aviano AB hosts Rigger Rodeo

U.S. Army Parachute Riggers from the 5th Quartermaster Company secure webbing over cargo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 5th, 2024. Riggers from the U.S. Army and Air Force competed in a rigger rodeo against other teams across Europe in physical fitness, rigging efficiency and drop accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin Carnahan)

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Aviano AB hosts Rigger Rodeo

U.S. military parachutists deploy from an MC-130J Commando II during an accuracy jump competition near Aviano Air Base, Italy, August 6, 2024. Members of the U.S. Army 173rd Brigade Support Battalion and U.S. Air Force 56th Rescue Squadron competed over how accurately each team could land after deploying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB hosts Rigger Rodeo

U.S. military parachutists parachute down during an accuracy jump competition near Aviano Air Base, Italy, August 6, 2024. The competition judged parachutists on how close they could guide themselves to their target location after deploying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB hosts Rigger Rodeo

U.S. military parachutists deploy from an MC-130J Commando II during an accuracy jump competition near Aviano Air Base, Italy, August 6, 2024. Members from the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force stationed in both Italy and Germany took part in the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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