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Maintenance Professional of the Year 2024

A balloon display for the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron floats above a table during the 2024 Maintenance Professional of the Year award ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 21, 2024. MPOY is a long-running tradition in the maintenance career field that highlights the year's top performing maintenance Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Maintenance Professional of the Year 2024

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Amy Prather, 31st Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, left, shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Stangl, 31st Fighter Wing Maintenance Group commander, during the 2024 Maintenance Professional of the Year award ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 21, 2024. A commemorative MPOY patch was given to all award nominees for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Maintenance Professional of the Year 2024

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Stangl, 31st Fighter Wing Maintenance Group commander, speaks to the 2024 Maintenance Professional of the Year award nominees at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 21, 2024. Members from the 31st MXG earned awards for their performance and contributions during 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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From Hardship to Citizenship

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Wilson, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCOIC, views a family photo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 18, 2024. Wilson initially joined the U.S. Air Force to assist his mother in gaining citizenship, but now has aspirations of extending his career and commissioning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)

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From Hardship to Citizenship

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Wilson, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCOIC, returns gear to an aircrew member’s locker at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 18, 2024. AFE personnel are responsible for ensuring that aircrew members have access to and are equipped with the necessary safety gear to mitigate risks associated with flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)

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From Hardship to Citizenship

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Wilson, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCOIC, inspects an aircrew member’s helmet at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 18, 2024. Flight helmets must be capable of withstanding a range of environmental conditions, including temperature extremes, high altitudes, and varying levels of atmospheric pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)

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From Hardship to Citizenship

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Wilson, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCOIC, inspects an aircrew member’s helmet at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 18, 2024. Flight helmets must be capable of withstanding a range of environmental conditions, including temperature extremes, high altitudes, and varying levels of atmospheric pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)

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From Hardship to Citizenship

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Wilson, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCOIC, conducts a routine check of a flight suit at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 18, 2024. Testing flight suit capabilities allows AFE personnel to identify potential weaknesses and make necessary adjustments to ensure the suits provide adequate protection in diverse operational environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)

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From Hardship to Citizenship

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Wilson, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCOIC, inspects a pair of night vision goggles at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 18, 2024. NVGs enable aircrew members to maintain situational awareness during low-light or nighttime operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)

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From Hardship to Citizenship

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Wilson, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCOIC, tests the quality of a flight suit at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 18, 2024. Testing reliability and effectiveness of flight suits on a routine basis is paramount in ensuring the safety of aircrew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)

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From Hardship to Citizenship

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Wilson, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCOIC, tests a flight suit’s compression capabilities at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 18, 2024. Flight suits are designed to protect aircrew members in various environments, including high-altitude flights, combat missions and emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)

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From Hardship to Citizenship

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Wilson, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCOIC, views a series of family photos at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 18, 2024. Wilson and his twin brother both enlisted in the U.S. Air Force to assist their mother in gaining citizenship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)

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From Hardship to Citizenship

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Wilson, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCOIC, inspects an aircrew member’s helmet at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 18, 2024. AFE personnel test helmet capabilities to ensure they maintain functionality and structural integrity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)

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Returning with Honor: Gen. Goldfein

Retired Gen. David L. Goldfein, 21st Chief of Staff of the Air Force, signs the 31st Fighter Wing guestbook at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 15, 2024. Goldfein was the commander of the 555th Fighter Squadron at Aviano Air Base from June 1998 to July 2000. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Returning with Honor: Gen. Goldfein

Retired Gen. David L. Goldfein, 21st Chief of Staff of the Air Force, gives remarks during a road renaming ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 15, 2024. The road naming ceremony served as a fitting tribute to Goldfein’s legacy, marking a permanent symbol of gratitude and respect for his service while stationed at Aviano Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Returning with Honor: Gen. Goldfein

Retired Gen. David L. Goldfein, 21st Chief of Staff of the Air Force, is presented with a surprise road renaming ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 15, 2024. To honor Goldfein’s courage and dedication to a greater cause, Aviano Air Base renamed a road in his honor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Returning with Honor: Gen. Goldfein

Retired Gen. David L. Goldfein, 21st Chief of Staff of the Air Force, alongside 31st Fighter Wing leadership and their spouses pose for a group photo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 15, 2024. Goldfein was the commander of the 555th Fighter Squadron at Aviano Air Base from June 1998 to July 2000. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Returning with Honor: Gen. Goldfein

Retired Gen. David L. Goldfein, 21st Chief of Staff of the Air Force, alongside Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing deputy commander, and Lt. Col. Rolf Tellefsen, 555th Fighter Squadron commander, pose for a photo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 15, 2024. Both Goldfein and Diers previously served as the commander of the 555 FS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Returning with Honor: Gen. Goldfein

Retired Gen. David L. Goldfein, 21st Chief of Staff of the Air Force, alongside 31st Fighter Wing leadership, pose for a group photo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 15, 2024. Goldfein was the commander of the 555th Fighter Squadron at Aviano Air Base from June 1998 to July 2000. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Returning with Honor: Gen. Goldfein

Retired Gen. David L. Goldfein, 21st Chief of Staff of the Air Force, gears up for a flight in an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 15, 2024. The Pave Hawk integrates with the Guardian Angels weapon system and other special forces to support insertion, extraction and recovery of both U.S. and allied combatants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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