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31 FW employs ACE in Slovenia for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron lands during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Cerklje, Slovenia, Dec. 12, 2023. Exercise Fighting Wyvern demonstrated our ability to train with international partners providing mutually beneficial operational opportunities and promoted long-term relationships with future international military leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)

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31 FW employs ACE in Slovenia for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing pose for a photo with members from the Slovenian Air Force during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Ljubljana, Slovenia, Dec. 12, 2023. Exercise Fighting Wyvern continued collaboration and integration with out NATO Allies and partners on Agile Combat Employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)

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31 FW employs ACE in Slovenia for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing and the 606th Air Control Squadron demonstrate Agile Combat Employment procedures during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Ljubljana, Slovenia, Dec. 12, 2023. The 606th ACS is a mobile Command and Control combat unit that showcased the U.S. Air Force’s ability to perform ACE operations in support of the European Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)

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31 FW enhances Allied interoperability during Exercise Poggio Dart 25

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing takes off to participate in Exercise Poggio Dart at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 1, 2025. PODA25 provided a crucial opportunity to implement the Agile Combat Employment concept, a priority for Allied Air Command, demonstrated via the logistical and technical re-deployment of the Deployable Air Defense Radar, a crucial mobile radar for integrated surveillance, to Cervia Air Base, Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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31 FW enhances Allied interoperability during Exercise Poggio Dart 25

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing takes off to participate in Exercise Poggio Dart at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 1, 2025. PODA25 was hosted by Italy and was led by the Deployable Air Command and Control Center at Poggio Renatico, Italy, and it was a key, wide-ranging exercise designed to test and strengthen the interoperability and operational readiness of Allied forces in air defence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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31 FW enhances Allied interoperability during Exercise Poggio Dart 25

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron takes off to participate in Exercise Poggio Dart at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 1, 2025. PODA25 provided a crucial opportunity to implement the Agile Combat Employment concept, a priority for Allied Air Command, demonstrated via the logistical and technical re-deployment of the Deployable Air Defence Radar, a crucial mobile radar for integrated surveillance, to Cervia Air Base, Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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31 FW enhances Allied interoperability during Exercise Poggio Dart 25

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Timothy Starritt, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, salutes a pilot before sending off an F-16 to takeoff for Exercise Poggio Dart at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 1, 2025. Reflecting the multinational and multidomain commitment, the virtual and live training activities involved personnel and numerous assets from the Italian Armed Forces, including fighter jets such as the F-35 Lightning II, Eurofighter-2000 Typhoon and Panvia Tornado. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jenna Bond)

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31 FW enhances Allied interoperability during Exercise Poggio Dart 25

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 510th and 555th Fighter Generation Squadrons park on the flightline just before takeoff to participate in Exercise Poggio Dart at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 1, 2025. PODA25 was hosted by Italy and was led by the Deployable Air Command and Control Center at Poggio Renatico, Italy, and it was a key, wide-ranging exercise designed to test and strengthen the interoperability and operational readiness of Allied forces in air defence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jenna Bond)

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31 FW enhances Allied interoperability during Exercise Poggio Dart 25

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tapper Moore, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, flies an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Poggio Dart 25 in the skies near Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 1, 2025. PODA25 provided a crucial opportunity to implement the Agile Combat Employment concept, a priority for Allied Air Command, demonstrated via the logistical and technical re-deployment of the Deployable Air Defence Radar, a crucial mobile radar for integrated surveillance, to Cervia Air Base, Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jenna Bond)

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31 FW enhances Allied interoperability during Exercise Poggio Dart 25

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tapper Moore, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, flies an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Poggio Dart 25 in the skies near Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 1, 2025. Reflecting the multinational and multidomain commitment, the virtual and live training activities involved personnel and numerous assets from the Italian Armed Forces, including fighter jets such as the F-35 Lightning II, Eurofighter-2000 Typhoon and Panvia Tornado. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jenna Bond)

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31 FW enhances Allied interoperability during Exercise Poggio Dart 25

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tapper Moore, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, flies an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Poggio Dart 25 in the skies near Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 1, 2025. PODA25 was hosted by Italy and was led by the Deployable Air Command and Control Center at Poggio Renatico, Italy, and it was a key, wide-ranging exercise designed to test and strengthen the interoperability and operational readiness of Allied forces in air defence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jenna Bond)

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31 FW F-16s participate in Falcon Strike 21

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Mooring, 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, prepares to perform recovery operations on a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron at Amendola Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2021. Six U.S. Air Force F-16C aircraft will be participating in Falcon Strike 21 (FS21), an exercise involving service members from the U.S., Israel, Italy and the United Kingdom to integrate fourth and fifth generation fighter capabilities in a large force employment event. The exercise is a multilateral military training exercise conducting air operations in a contested multinational force environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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31 FW F-16s participate in Falcon Strike 21

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Josue Ramirez, 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, services the hydraulics system on a U.S. Air Force F-16 assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron at Amendola Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2021. FS21 is an exercise designed to provide advanced and realistic aircrew training through fourth and fifth generation integration. Approximately 600 service members from the U.S., Israel, Italy and the United Kingdom will be participating in FS21. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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31 FW F-16s participate in Falcon Strike 21

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron participating in Falcon Strike 21 (FS21) taxis on the flight line at Amendola Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2021. FS21 is a joint, multinational exercise with participants from the United States working with service members from Israel, Italy, and the United Kingdom, that optimizes the integration between fourth and fifth generation aircraft, and increases the level of cooperation in the F-35 Lightning II logistics and expeditionary fields. The exercise provides participants the opportunity to test and improve shared technical and tactical knowledge while conducting complex air operations in a contested multinational joint forces environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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31 FW F-16s participate in Falcon Strike 21

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron participating in Falcon Strike 21 (FS21) lands at Amendola Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2021. Six F-16C aircraft are participating in FS21, an exercise involving service members from the U.S., Israel, Italy and the United Kingdom to integrate fourth and fifth generation fighter capabilities in a large force employment event. FS21 builds upon nations’ joint capabilities, ensuring a stronger partnership and enhanced interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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31 FW F-16s participate in Falcon Strike 21

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron participating in Falcon Strike 21 (FS21) lands at Amendola Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2021. FS21 is an exercise designed to provide advanced and realistic aircrew training through fourth and fifth generation integration. Exercises like FS21 provide a venue to train with other nations, build readiness, practice interoperability, and enhance enduring relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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31 FW F-16s participate in Falcon Strike 21

Four U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron participating in Falcon Strike 21 (FS21) fly in formation over Amendola Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2021. Six U.S. Air Force F-16C aircraft are participating in Falcon Strike 21 (FS21), an exercise involving service members from the U.S., Israel, Italy and the United Kingdom to integrate fourth and fifth generation fighter capabilities in a large force employment event. Exercises like FS21 provide a venue to train with other nations, build readiness, practice interoperability, and enhance enduring relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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31 FW gives back through CFC

(From left) Col. Gregory Kreuder, 31st Fighter Wing vice commander, Brig. Gen. Barre Seguin, 31st FW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Batzer, 31st FW command chief, take a moment to fill out Combined Federal Campaign pledge forms, Sept. 16, 2014 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Team Aviano members can donate to more than 2,600 charitable organizations by cash, check, payroll deduction or online payments from now through November to the organization of their choosing. With the help of volunteers, the Aviano CFC Overseas team has organized several events such as an exercise-a-thon and a movie night, to raise awareness and donations for the campaign. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jessica Hines)

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31 FW Historian probes through past

Aungelic Nelson, 31st Fighter Wing historian, adjusts a tape on a microfiche tape reader, July 7, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Historians collect, archive and access documented work, such as old maps, policy letters and morale items for referential use. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Harvill/Released)

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31 FW hosts Airman appreciation barbecue

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Vincent Brass, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant, grills burgers during a barbecue, July 2, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The event was hosted by leadership to show appreciation for junior enlisted Airmen. (U.S. Air for photo by Senior Airman Areca T. Wilson/Released)

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