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Wyvern Warrior of the Week

Staff Sgt. Mia Rice, 31st Medical Operations Squadron Educational and Developmental Intervention Services flight noncommissioned officer-in-charge, was named the 31st Fighter Wing’s “Wyvern Warrior of the Week,” during a wing staff meeting, Oct. 22, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Rice was recognized by Brig. Gen. Barre R. Seguin, 31st FW commander, for going above and beyond in her dedication to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan Conroy)

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Switzerland: Cheese, chocolate, culture

The view of Lugano, Switzerland, from Lake Lugano. For just $15 a person, visitors can enjoy an hour-long boat ride around the lake. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. R.J. Biermann)

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Switzerland: Cheese, chocolate, culture

Paintings by Bernardino Luini, a friend and mentee of Leonardo di Vinci, can be seen inside the Church of S. Maria degli Angioli in Lugano, Switzerland. The church has remained virtually unchanged for centuries except for the addition of a modern heating system installed under the floorboards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. R.J. Biermann)

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Switzerland: Cheese, chocolate, culture

Several statutes can be seen on the trails that take visitors through Civico-Ciani Park in Lugano, Switzerland. A short trail leads visitors to an open area where they can get a birds-eye view of the city. (Courtesy photo/Mykennah Biermann)

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Switzerland: Cheese, chocolate, culture

Children help themselves to chocolate samples at Alprose Chocolate Factory, Oct. 18, 2014, in Lugano, Switzerland. Since 1957, the factory has produced Swiss chocolate enjoyed in 35 countries around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. R.J. Biermann)

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Switzerland: Cheese, chocolate, culture

A panoramic view of Lake Lugano and the city of Lugano, Switzerland, from Civico-Ciani Park. A short trail leads visitors to an open area where they can enjoy a birds-eye view of the city. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. R.J. Biermann)

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31 FW Leadership

Chief Master Sergeant Anthony W. Johnson

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Black Eye Campaign

Participants discuss their experiences after volunteering for the Black Eye Campaign as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Oct. 3, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Participants of the campaign joined to discuss their experiences and encounters and measure improvements from last year’s campaign initiatives and training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Deana Heitzman)

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Black Eye Campaign

Fake bruises are moulaged on Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Velez, 555th Fighter Squadron, as part of the Black Eye Campaign, Oct. 3, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. To help promote Domestic Violence Awareness Month, officers, enlisted, civilian employees and spouses roamed the base with fake bruises to see if fellow Airmen and co-workers would step up and ask them if they are okay. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Deana Heitzman)

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Aviano F-16 pilot silhouette

Maj. David Underwood, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, climbs out of an F-16 Fighting Falcon cockpit, Oct. 2, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Underwood became a pilot in 2004; has been flying F-16s since 2007; and has served at Aviano since March 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Matthew Lotz)

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US ambassador, consul to Italy visit Aviano

Staff Sgt. Andrew Beavers, 31st Maintenance Squadron phase floor chief, briefs Philip Reeker, U.S. Consul General, on the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, Oct. 2, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Reeker heads the U.S. Consulate General Milan, which serves northern Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Michael Battles)

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US ambassador, consul to Italy visit Aviano

Airman 1st Class Michael Schwartz, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, secures John Phillips, U.S. Ambassador to Italy, into his F-16 Fighting Falcon seat during a visit, Oct. 2, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Phillips was joined by Philip Reeker, U.S. Consul General, who both visited Aviano to familiarize themselves with the 31st Fighter Wing mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Michael Battles)

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US ambassador, consul to Italy visit Aviano

Tech. Sgt. Michael Botti (right), 31st Maintenance Squadron inspection section dock chief, briefs Philip Reeker (center), U.S. Consul General, on the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, Oct. 2, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Reeker heads the U.S. Consulate General Milan, which serves northern Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Michael Battles)

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Airman Basic to Command Chief, journey to the top

After 29 years of serving in the Air Force, Chief Master Sgt. Mark Batzer, 31st Fighter Wing command chief, will relinquish his position as the highest enlisted service member to a new command chief Oct. 31, and will officially retire Jan. 15, 2015. The Lancaster, PA, native, who graduated from basic military training October of 1985, plans to head back to Pennsylvania with his wife, Joanna, after retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Lotz)

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Airman Basic to Command Chief, journey to the top

Staff Sgt. Tom Batzer stands with his father, Chief Master Sgt. Mark Batzer, next to an F-16 Fighting Falcon, Sept. 25, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. As members of Team Aviano, Chief Batzer will soon retire as the 31st Fighter Wing command chief, while his son continues serving as a 31st Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintainer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Lotz)

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That's just your interpretation

(From right) Biagino Giannotto, 31st Security Forces Squadron translator, translates for Aviere Scelto (SrA) Alessia Terzo, Italian air force security forces, to Airman 1st Class Nicholas Wheeler, 31st SFS security response team member, Oct. 2, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. As an on-call translator for the cops, Giannotto responds to home invasions, vehicular incidents, fires and anything that requires his interpretation skills for the SFS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan Conroy)

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AvDet

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Varrato, 31st Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection lab technician and Polish air force Starszy Kapral (Lance Corporal) Maizena Olejniczak, NDI lab technician, inspect part of an aircraft wheel under a black light at Lask Air Base, Poland, Sept. 30, 2014. The seven F-16 Fighting Falcons and approximately 150 support personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, are supporting Aviation Detachment rotation 14-4 and NATO training efforts. For the last three weeks, the Airmen with the 31st FW and the Polish air force have worked and trained closely together, enhancing U.S. Air Forces in Europe interoperability and building lasting partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Eric Donner)

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AvDet

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Varrato, 31st Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection lab technician and Polish air force Starszy Kapral (Lance Corporal) Maizena Olejniczak, NDI lab technician, prepare an aircraft wheel part for inspection with fluorescent penetrant at Lask Air Base, Poland, Sept. 30, 2014. The penetrant is used to identify cracks in metal to ensure the integrity of the part. The seven F-16 Fighting Falcons and approximately 150 support personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, are supporting Aviation Detachment rotation 14-4 and NATO training efforts. For the last three weeks, the Airmen with the 31st FW and the Polish air force have worked and trained closely together, enhancing U.S. Air Forces in Europe interoperability and building lasting partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Eric Donner)

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AvDet

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Varrato, 31st Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection lab technician and Polish air force Starszy Kapral (Lance Corporal) Maizena Olejniczak, NDI lab technician, prepare an aircraft wheel part for inspection with fluorescent penetrant at Lask Air Base, Poland, Sept. 30, 2014. The penetrant is used to identify cracks in metal to ensure the integrity of the part. The seven F-16 Fighting Falcons and approximately 150 support personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, are supporting Aviation Detachment rotation 14-4 and NATO training efforts. For the last three weeks, the Airmen with the 31st FW and the Polish air force have worked and trained closely together, enhancing U.S. Air Forces in Europe interoperability and building lasting partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Eric Donner)

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Aviano Saints tangle with AFNORTH Lions during homecoming game

Jamal Thomas, Aviano High School senior quarterback (23), runs in a touchdown past Darel Marshall, Allied Forces Northern Europe senior safety (88), during AHS’s homecoming game, Sept. 27, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan Conroy)

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