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56th RQS receives fifth HH-60W to its growing fleet

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Pipho, 56th Rescue Generation Squadron HH-60W Jolly Green II journeyman, verifies clearance of an HH-60W and secures the rotor blade inside a C-17 Globemaster III at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 3, 2025. The addition of the fifth HH-60W not only advances the personnel recovery mission but also bolsters the 56th Rescue Squadron’s operational readiness and expeditionary capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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56th RQS receives fifth HH-60W to its growing fleet

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Rescue Generation Squadron lift a loading ramp into place to support the delivery of an HH-60W Jolly Green II at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 3, 2025. The arrival marks a milestone for the personnel recovery mission, adding the fifth HH-60W aircraft to the growing fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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2025 31 FW command team holiday tour

The 31st Fighter Wing command team poses for a group photo with members from the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 5, 2025. In an effort to connect with the community of Aviano AB, the command team spent the day visiting Airmen and handing them chocolates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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2025 31 FW command team holiday tour

Boxes of chocolates sit in a basket during the 31st Fighter Wing command team holiday tour at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 5, 2025. The command team travelled throughout Aviano AB handing out chocolates to spread holiday morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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2025 31 FW command team holiday tour

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Kingry, 31st Fighter Wing deputy commander, hands a box of chocolates to an Airman from the 31st FW during the command team holiday tour at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 5, 2025. The command team travelled throughout Aviano AB handing out chocolates to spread holiday morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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2025 31 FW command team holiday tour

U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing commander, poses for a photo with members from the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 5, 2025. The command team travelled throughout Aviano AB handing out chocolates to spread holiday morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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2025 31 FW command team holiday tour

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tiffany Griego, 31st Fighter Wing command chief, shakes hands with an Airman from the 31st FW during the command tour holiday tour at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 5, 2025. In an effort to connect to the community of Aviano AB, the command team spent the day visiting Airmen and handing them chocolates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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2025 31 FW command team holiday tour

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tiffany Griego, 31st Fighter Wing command chief, shakes hands with an Airman from the 31st FW during the command team holiday tour at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 5, 2025. In an effort to connect with the community of Aviano AB, the command team spent the day visiting Airmen and handing them chocolates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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251022-F-SQ839-1007

Leadership from the 56th Rescue Squadron describe the capabilities they bring to US and NATO to the Honorable Tilman J. Fertitta, U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino at Aviano Air Base, Italy, October 22, 2025. The 56th RQS 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 Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Carnahan)

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251022-F-SQ839-1006

SSgt Emily Irvin, 31st Medical Group Flight and Operation Medical Technician, explains to the Honorable Tilman J. Fertitta, U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino, how the 31st MDG trains to deal with various medical traumas using cutting edge training tools and techniques at Aviano Air Base, Italy, October 22, 2025. The 31st Medical Group employs medical resources and preventive initiatives to ensure the human weapons system remains mission ready to support the Expeditionary Air Force, U.S. and NATO objectives worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Carnahan)

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251022-F-SQ839-1003

The Honorable Tilman J. Fertitta, U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino, and Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing commander, meet with U.S. and Italian leadership from around Aviano Air Base, Italy, October 22, 2023. Aviano Air Base supports both U.S. and NATO operations and is recognized for its strategic location, enabling rapid deployment and airpower projection into southern Europe and beyond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Carnahan)

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251022-F-SQ839-1002

The Honorable Tilman J. Fertitta, U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino, and Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing commander, shake hands on the tarmac at Aviano Air Base, Italy, October 22, 2025. The 31st Fighter Wing is home to two F-16 fighter squadrons, two rescue squadrons, and an air control squadron, and is the only fighter wing located south of the Alps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Carnahan)

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251022-F-SQ839-1001

U.S. and Italian air force leadership salutes The Honorable Tilman J. Fertitta, U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino as his aircraft arrives at Aviano Air Base, Italy, October 22, 2025. Fertitta visited Aviano Air Base to gain a better understanding of the mission and value of the air base for U.S. and NATO operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Carnahan)

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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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