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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Ellenberger, Team Aviano rugby player, left, presents Marco Perut, Pedemontana Livenza Rugby team president, right, with a plaque of appreciation for organizing the United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Rugby Cup in Polcenigo, Italy, March 28, 2026. Ellenberger’s leadership and initiative along with support from Perut were instrumental in bringing the inaugural USAFE Rugby Cup to life, uniting teams from across the theater in a first-of-its-kind competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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Team Aviano faces off against Team Germany during the inaugural United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Rugby Cup championship game in Polcenigo, Italy, March 28, 2026. As host of the inaugural USAFE Rugby Cup, Team Aviano set the stage for competition, fostering camaraderie and strengthening partnerships across the USAFE community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing pose for a team picture after the inaugural United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Rugby Cup championship in Polcenigo, Italy, March 28, 2026. Service members proudly represented Team Aviano by showcasing teamwork, determination and competitive spirit against teams from across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. John Spooney, Team Aviano rugby player, left, presented Staff Sgt. Daniel Ellenberger, Team Aviano rugby player, right, with a ‘most valuable player’ award after the United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Rugby Cup in Polcenigo, Italy, March 28, 2026. The inaugural USAFE Rugby Cup set the stage for competition, fostering camaraderie and strengthening partnerships across the USAFE community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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For us, by us: Aviano AB kicks off 2026 AFAF Campaign

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Bryson Asato, 56th Rescue Generation Squadron specialist section chief, gives an introduction to the forms and procedures for the 2026 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign to unit project officers at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 6, 2026. The campaign underscores the importance of providing support during emergencies, meeting educational needs and helping secure retirement housing for widows and widowers of Air Force members facing financial hardship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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For us, by us: Aviano AB kicks off 2026 AFAF Campaign

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Bryson Asato, 56th Rescue Generation Squadron specialist section chief, left, and Capt. Heather Caudill, 606 Air Control Squadron deputy chief of squadron operations, right, provide an overview of the 2026 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 6, 2026. The campaign underscores the importance of providing support during emergencies, meeting educational needs and helping secure retirement housing for widows and widowers of Air Force members facing financial hardship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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For us, by us: Aviano AB kicks off 2026 AFAF Campaign

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Bryson Asato, 56th Rescue Generation Squadron specialist section chief, left, and Capt. Heather Caudill, 606 Air Control Squadron deputy chief of squadron operations, right, provide an overview of the 2026 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 6, 2026. The campaign underscores the importance of providing support during emergencies, meeting educational needs and helping secure retirement housing for widows and widowers of Air Force members facing financial hardship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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For us, by us: Aviano AB kicks off 2026 AFAF Campaign

U.S. Air Force Capt. Heather Caudill, 606 Air Control Squadron deputy chief of squadron operations, left, and Master Sgt. Bryson Asato, 56th Rescue Generation Squadron specialist section chief, right, kick-off the annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign by briefing all unit project officers at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 6, 2026. Caudill and Asato spoke about the importance of the AFAF and how it contributed over $56,000 in aid to Aviano AB last year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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For us, by us: Aviano AB kicks off 2026 AFAF Campaign

U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Lopez, 31st Maintenance Group chief, right, kick-off the 2026 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign at Aviano Air Base Italy, April 6, 2026. Leadership emphasized the 2026 campaign’s importance to unit project officers, reinforcing the motto, “Taking care of our own.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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31st FSS competes for prestigious Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award

The 31st Force Support Squadron command team and flight chiefs answer questions asked by the Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award evaluation team during a virtual tour of the 31st FSS at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 25, 2026. Named after U.S. Air Force Gen. Curtis LeMay, fifth Chief of Staff of the Air Force, this award recognizes force support squadrons who demonstrate sustained excellence in mission support by delivering high-quality programs that enhance readiness and improve the quality of life for Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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31st FSS competes for prestigious Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award

The 31st Force Support Squadron command team and flight chiefs answer questions asked by the Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award evaluation team during a virtual tour of the 31st FSS at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 25, 2026. The evaluators inspected four major areas of the 31st FSS: how they supported our installation’s mission, how they supported our service members and their families, how they ensured the readiness of our FSS airmen, and what set them apart from every other force support squadrons in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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31st FSS competes for prestigious Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award

Matthew Albertson, 31st Force Support Squadron manpower and organization flight chief, talks about the duties and accomplishments of his flight during an evaluation of the 31st FSS at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 25, 2026. The 31st FSS was recently selected as a finalist for the distinguished Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award for best large installation FSS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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31st FSS competes for prestigious Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Kingry, 31st Fighter Wing deputy commander, gives opening remarks during a virtual tour of the 31st Force Support Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 25, 2026. The 31st FSS has been selected as a finalist for the distinguished Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award for best large installation FSS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano Rescue Squadrons train in the High North

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter assigned to the 56th Rescue Generation Squadron based out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, releases flares during a combat search and rescue scenario as part of Exercise Cold Response 26 in Norway, March 13, 2026. The aircraft carried U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron based out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, and Swedish air force rangers based out of Ronneby, Sweden, during a combat search and rescue scenario designed to strengthen combat-ready personnel recovery capabilities in austere Arctic conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John B. Creel, NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force commander, and Chief Master Sergeant William Nabokowski, NISRF senior enlisted leader, pose for a group photo with 31st FW leadership at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 9, 2026. The visit offered a firsthand look at the 31st FW’s mission and highlighted the importance of Aviano AB in supporting U.S. and NATO operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John B. Creel, NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force commander, and Chief Master Sergeant William Nabokowski, NISRF senior enlisted leader, meet with 31st Medical Group leadership at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 9, 2026. The meeting showcased the mission and value of the 31st MDG and its role in ensuring medical readiness for personnel supporting Aviano AB and NATO operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John B. Creel, NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force commander, coins an airman assigned to the 56th Rescue Generation Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 9, 2026. The NISRF is a specialized multinational unit based in Sigonella, Italy, that provides real-time surveillance, conducts unified intelligence data and critical reconnaissance operations in support of NATO and its Supreme Allied Commander Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John B. Creel, NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force commander, receives a tour of an HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 56th Rescue Generation Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 9, 2026. The 56th Rescue Generation Squadron is a maintenance unit capable of providing rapidly-deployable, worldwide combat rescue HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John B. Creel, NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force commander, and Chief Master Sergeant William Nabokowski, NISRF senior enlisted leader, are briefed by 31st Wing Staff Agencies leadership at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 9, 2026. During the brief, 31st WSA reviewed budgeting and discussed financial priorities that support the mission of Aviano AB and ongoing NATO operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John B. Creel, NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force commander, (second from right) and Chief Master Sergeant William Nabokowski, NISRF senior enlisted leader, (right) give final remarks to leadership assigned to the 31st Mission Support Group at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 9, 2026. The purpose of the visit was to give insight by highlighting the mission and role of the 31st MSG in enabling daily operations at Aviano AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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