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31st Fighter Wing executes Rapid Buzzard

Bulgarian Air Force MiG-29s fly over Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, during exercise Rapid Buzzard Sept. 25, 2019. The 510th Fighter Squadron conducted air-to-air training with Bulgarian MiG-29s and air-to-surface training with Bulgarian Air Defense assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters)
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31st Fighter Wing executes Rapid Buzzard

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Domingo, 435th Contingency Response Squadron crew chief, marshals a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron during exercise Rapid Buzzard Sept. 25, 2019, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. U.S. Air Force Airmen executed a rapid deployment to conduct “hot pit” refueling and participate in the bilateral training exercise with the Bulgarian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters)
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31st Fighter Wing executes Rapid Buzzard

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jayson Lyons (left), 435th Contingency Response Squadron readiness and training flight chief, and Staff Sgt. Ian Hargan (right), 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron fire truck and refueling maintenance noncommissioned officer in charge, conduct “hot pit” refueling operations during exercise Rapid Buzzard Sept. 25, 2019, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. Refueling operations were conducted with the 435th Contingency Response Squadron and three C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, which provided the fuel through rapid defuel operations from the C-130s into an R-11 fuel truck. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters)
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31st Fighter Wing executes Rapid Buzzard

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron flies over Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, during exercise Rapid Buzzard Sept. 25, 2019. U.S. Air Force Airmen and F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing executed a rapid deployment to conduct “hot pit” refueling and participate in the bilateral training exercise with the Bulgarian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters)
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Local Legend

This week’s Local Legend is Gabriella Uschnig, from Austria. Uschnig has worked on base for the 31st Comptroller Squadron for four years. . Her favorite part about working for the U.S Air Force is being in contact with so many people from all different backgrounds. Additionally, Uschnig’s favorite thing about Italy is the Italian culture, their way of life, and the landscape. Her favorite place to visit in Italy is Umbria, however if she could travel anywhere she would travel to Greece. Finally, in her leisure time she likes to relax, read, ski, and walk her dog. She loves to eat pasta and anything that is sweet. Her words of wisdom are: “Enjoy living here, travel, try to connect with locals (for any kind of help and information, but also just for fun) and take advantage of all the culture, history, and beauty you are surrounded by.” It is wonderful having you on the team, Gabriella. We appreciate all that you have done, and all that you will do!
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Wyvern Warrior- Staff Sgt. Kisha L. Lee

This week’s Wyvern Warrior is Staff Sgt. Kisha L. Lee, a 31st Medical Operations Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge, installation personnel readiness at Aviano AB, Italy. Originally from Greenville, South Carolina, Lee has been in the Air Force for seven years. Dedicated, motivated and passionate are three words that describe Lee. Lee’s readiness expertise was key during home station readiness training where she educated 22 Force Support Airmen on seven Personnel Support for Contingency Operations PERSCO programs and nine core tasks, catapulting the readiness rates for the 31st FSS and two Air National Guard units. Additionally, her favorite movie is “Friday” and her favorite musician is David Banner. A hardship that she has faced is finding the discipline to complete and pursue a higher education. Her personal motto is “Seek opportunities, not obstacles.” Also, Lee’s inspiration is Dr. Umar Johnson, because he is willing to take a stand by rectifying the injustice of African-American children with a misdiagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Moreover, Lee’s defining moment was accepting and loving herself. Finally, if you know Lee, you know that she loves her natural hair, because she takes pleasure in styling it herself. Lee, you are doing an incredible job! Keep up the great work!
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Wyvern Warrior- A1C Alexys St. Charles

This week’s Wyvern Warrior is A1C Alexys St. Charles, a 31st Medical Operations Squadron mental health technician at Aviano AB, Italy. Originally from Joshua Tree, California, St. Charles has been in the Air Force for 15 months. She has consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty as an Airman and a Wingman. In December, after receiving a message from a friend stating they wanted to harm themselves, she quickly sprang into action notifying the first sergeant, rushing to the member’s house, and getting them the help they needed. Additionally, her favorite movie is “She’s the Man” starring Amanda Bynes and her favorite musician is Drake. A hardship that she has faced was losing partial vision in her right eye which has reinforced her personal motto “Everything happens for a reason.” St. Charles’s inspiration is her supervisor Tech. Sgt. Augustine Defreitas, because “No matter what time of day, or what she is doing she always makes time for the people that she is in charge of,” said St. Charles. Finally, if you know St. Charles you know that she is extremely stubborn and she never backs down from a fight or a challenge. St. Charles you are doing a remarkable job! Keep up the great work!
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Exercise Astral Knight 2019 boasts multinational relations

Senior Leaders, Italian Air Force Maj. Gen. Silvano Frigerio, Combat Force Commander, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Basham, U.S Air Forces Europe and Air Forces Africa deputy commander, Brig. Gen. Mato Mikic, Croatian Air Force commander, and Maj. Gen. Alenka Ermenc, Slovenia Air Force chief of the general staff, visited Aviano Air Base, Italy as part of Astral Knight 2019, June 4. The Senior Leaders visited Aviano as part of the first U.S. Air Forces in Europe-sponsored integrated air and missile defense exercise taking place at various locations in Italy, Croatia and Slovenia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Dechane).
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Exercise Astral Knight 2019 boasts multinational relations

Italian Air Force Maj. Gen. Silvano Frigerio, Combat Force Commander spoke at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2019. While visiting, Frigerio discussed key topics, such as the vital role that partnership in multinational exercises enhances our professional relationships and improves overall coordination with allies and partner militaries during times of crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Dechane).
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Exercise Astral Knight 2019 boasts multinational relations

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Basham, U.S Air Forces Europe and Air Forces Africa deputy commander, spoke at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2019. While visiting, Basham discussed key topics, such as the participation in multinational exercises that enhances the professional relationships and improves overall coordination with allies and partner militaries during times of crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Dechane).
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Exercise Astral Knight 2019 boasts multinational relations

Senior Leaders, Italian Air Force Maj. Gen. Silvano Frigerio, Combat Force Commander, and Gen. Alenka Ermenc, Slovenia Air Force chief of the general staff, visited Aviano Air Base, Italy as part of Astral Knight 2019, June 4. The Senior Leaders visited Aviano as part of the first U.S. Air Forces in Europe-sponsored integrated air and missile defense exercise taking place at various locations in Italy, Croatia and Slovenia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Dechane).
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Exercise Astral Knight 2019 boasts multinational relations

Senior Leaders, Italian Air Force Maj. Gen. Silvano Frigerio, Combat Force Commander, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Basham, U.S Air Forces Europe and Air Forces Africa deputy commander, Brig. Gen. Mato Mikic, Croatian Air Force commander, and Maj. Gen. Alenka Ermenc, Slovenia Air Force chief of the general staff, visited Aviano Air Base, Italy as part of Astral Knight 2019, June 4. The Senior Leaders visited Aviano as part of the first U.S. Air Forces in Europe-sponsored integrated air and missile defense exercise taking place at various locations in Italy, Croatia and Slovenia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Dechane).
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Exercise Astral Knight 2019 boasts multinational relations

Senior Leaders, Italian Air Force Maj. Gen. Silvano Frigerio, Combat Force Commander, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Basham, U.S Air Forces Europe and Air Forces Africa deputy commander, and Brig. Gen. Mato Mikic, Croatian Air Force commander visited Aviano Air Base, Italy as part of Astral Knight 2019, June 4. The Senior Leaders visited Aviano as part of the first U.S. Air Forces in Europe-sponsored integrated air and missile defense exercise taking place at various locations in Italy, Croatia and Slovenia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Dechane).
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Wyvern Warrior - Tech. Sgt. David Walker

This week’s Wyvern Warrior is Tech. Sgt. David Walker, advanced medium-range air-to-air missile section chief at the 31st Munitions Squadron at Aviano AB, Italy. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Walker has been in the Air Force for almost 15 years. Walker is responsible for maintaining Aviano’s missiles and delivering them to the fleet. He has also led his flight in program standardization, which enabled training targeted at eliminating deficiencies and improving interoperability. Additionally, Walker’s favorite movie is Stepbrothers and his favorite band is Five Finger Death Punch. Walker’s hero is his mother, and a hardship that he faced was the passing of his father. He believes that people should live each day like it’s their last because they never know when it’s their time to go. Walker’s personal motto is “If a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.” Finally, if you know Walker you know that he enjoys working on and detailing cars. His favorite car is his 2011 Chevy Camaro. Walker you are doing an incredible job! Keep up the great work! (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Waggoner).
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31 AMXS Airmen perform maintenance on F-16

Senior Airman Zachary Conner, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, performs routine maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 3, 2019. The 31 AMXS aids the 31st Fighter Wing with its combat role by maintaining aircraft and personnel in a high state of readiness.
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31 AMXS Airmen perform maintenance on F-16

Airmen with the 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, perform routine maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 3, 2019. The 31 AMXS aids the 31st Fighter Wing with its combat role by maintaining aircraft and personnel in a high state of readiness.
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31 AMXS Airmen perform maintenance on F-16

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Fitzpatrick, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons team chief, performs routine maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 3, 2019. The 31 AMXS aids the 31st Fighter Wing with its combat role by maintaining aircraft and personnel in a high state of readiness.
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31 AMXS Airmen perform maintenance on F-16

Airman 1st Class Vindara McCullen, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, performs routine maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 3, 2019. The 31 AMXS aids the 31st Fighter Wing with its combat role by maintaining aircraft and personnel in a high state of readiness.
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31 AMXS Airmen perform maintenance on F-16

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Fitzpatrick, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons team chief, performs routine maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 3, 2019. The 31 AMXS aids the 31st Fighter Wing with its combat role by maintaining aircraft and personnel in a high state of readiness.
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31 AMXS Airmen perform maintenance on F-16

Senior Airman Zachary Conner, left, and Airman 1st Class Ryvan Villegas, right, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics technicians, perform routine maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 3, 2019. The 31 AMXS aids the 31st Fighter Wing with its combat role by maintaining aircraft and personnel in a high state of readiness.
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