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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

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 renders honors at Alpini Festival 2024

U.S. and Italian military members, Italian Alpini veterans and local representatives pose for a group photo during the Alpini festival at Piancavallo, Italy, August 4, 2024. The festival honors the Italian Alpini Corps which was founded as a special mountain infantry corps in 1872. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB renders honors at Alpini Festival 2024

U.S. Air Force Maj. Sean Stuntz, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron readiness and integration branch chief, left, receives communion from a local priest during a holy mass held at the 73rd annual Alpini festival at Piancavallo, Italy, August 4, 2023. The festival consisted of a Holy Mass, a field lunch and an 8.2 kilometer mountain run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB renders honors at Alpini Festival 2024

Italian Alpini raise the Italian flag during the Alpini festival at Piancavallo, Italy, August 4, 2024. The festival honors the Italian Alpini Corp which was founded as a special mountain infantry formation in 1872. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB renders honors at Alpini Festival 2024

U.S. and Italian military members, alongside local representatives, stand at parade rest during the Alpini festival at Piancavallo, Italy, August 4, 2024. This year was the 73rd annual Alpini festival, which consisted of a Holy Mass, a field lunch and an 8.2 kilometer mountain run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB renders honors at Alpini Festival 2024

Italian Alpini pose for a photo with a ceremonial wreath at the 73rd annual Alpini festival at Piancavallo, Italy, August 4, 2023. Alpini veterans are often regarded as a symbol of Italy’s heritage and proud past. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB renders honors at Alpini Festival 2024

U.S. Air Force Maj. Sean Stuntz, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron readiness and integration branch chief, far left, and Mr. Nevio De Piante, president of the Alpini group Aviano chapter, present an award to U.S Airmen from Aviano Air Base during the 73rd Alpini festival at Piancavallo, Italy, August 4, 2024. The festival honors the Italian Alpini Corp which was founded as a special mountain infantry formation in 1872. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB renders honors at Alpini Festival 2024

From left, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Janulis, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron requirements manager, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Sean Stuntz, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron readiness and integration branch chief, pose for a photo with Italian Alpini veterans during the 73rd Alpini festival at Piancavallo, Italy, August 4, 2024. The festival honors the Italian Alpini Corp which was founded as a special mountain infantry formation in 1872. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB renders honors at Alpini Festival 2024

U.S. Airmen pose for a photo after finishing an 8.2 kilometer mountain run at the annual Alpini festival at Piancavallo, Italy, August 4, 2024. The aim of the volunteer association is to maintain and share the Alpini core values and stories while bringing the community together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB renders honors at Alpini Festival 2024

Local Italian participants cross the finish line at a run during the 73rd annual Alpini festival at Piancavallo, Italy, August 4, 2023. The 8.2 kilometer mountain run through the “Madonna delle Nevi Trophy” trail was one of many events held during the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Airmen from the 67th Special Operations Squadron and the 57th Rescue Squadron prepare an MC-130J Commando II for airdrop operations training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 29, 2024. The MC-130J Commando II is a transport aircraft that has participated in numerous troop, medevac and cargo transport operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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240729-F-QC626-1186

U.S. Air Force pararescue Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron perform a static line jump during a readiness exercise near Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 29, 2024. This training tested their ability to drop into a hostile environment and utilize previously dropped tactical vehicles and supplies in order to conduct rescue operations.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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240729-F-QC626-1140

Staff Sgt. Daniel Miranda, 67th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, left, and Senior Amn Ebanae Eddy, 67th SOS loadmaster, confirm tactical supplies are correctly deployed from an MC-130J Commando II during airdrop training operations near Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 29, 2024. This training tested the ability to drop tactical vehicles and supplies to assist in performing rescue operations in a hostile environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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240729-F-QC626-1125

Staff Sgt. Daniel Miranda, 67th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, prepares cargo for airdrop training operations near Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 29, 2024. Tactical vehicles and supplies were deployed from an MC-130J Commando II in order to assist pararescuemen in performing their combat rescue operations below. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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240729-F-QC626-1106

A tactical off-road vehicle is deployed from an MC-130J Commando II during combat rescue training near Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 29, 2024. This readiness exercise validated the ability for the 67th Special Operations Squadron and the 57th Rescue Squadron to drop tactical vehicles and utilize them in performing rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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240729-F-QC626-1061

Senior Amn Ebanae Eddy, 67th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, prepares tactical off-road vehicles and support cargo for a static line airdrop training near Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 29, 2024. This training tested the ability to drop tactical vehicles and supplies to assist in performing rescue operations in a hostile environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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240506-F-MO337-1040

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Rogers, 31st Operations Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of survival, evasion, resistance and escape training, poses for a portrait during a combat survival training course at Cansiglio Forest Veneto, Italy, April 19, 2024. The mission of the SERE career field is to equip individuals with essential survival skills, first aid and crucial hostile environment tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Rogers, 31st Operations Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of survival, evasion, resistance and escape training, poses for a portrait during a combat survival training course at Cansiglio Forest Veneto, Italy, April 19, 2024. The mission of the SERE career field is to equip individuals with essential survival skills, first aid and crucial hostile environment tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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240416-F-MO337-1001

Croatian students signal to recovery forces they are ready for extraction at Slunj, Croatia, April 13, 2024. This course is the highest level SERE training conducted in NATO for individuals labeled “High-Risk of Isolation,” run by the Croatian army. (Courtesy photo)

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