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Bulgarians F-16 Familiarization

31st Maintenance Squadron fuels safety gear sits readily available during a familiarization tour of the F-16 and 510th FGS maintenance procedures at Aviano Air Base, August 10, 2023. The 31st Fighter Wing helped the Bulgarians familiarize with the F-16s as they receive their first set as part of an effort to build a stronger relationship with the Bulgarian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Bulgarians F-16 Familiarization

U.S. and Bulgarian Air Force members discuss F-16 familiarization and maintenance procedures at Aviano Air Base, Italy, August 11, 2023. The Bulgarian Air Force replaced their MiG-29s with F-16s to enhance air defense, deterrence and regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Bulgarians F-16 Familiarization

From left, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Barnes, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons loading noncommissioned officer in charge, and Bulgarian Air Force Podpolkovnik Boris Dachev discuss military procedures during a familiarization tour of the F-16 Fighting Falcons and maintenance procedures at Aviano Air Base, Italy, August 9, 2023. The Bulgarian Air Force are replacing their MiG-29s with F-16s to enhance air defense, deterrence and regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Stubblefield)

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Bulgarians F-16 Familiarization

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Benjamin Hewitt, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron lead production superintendent, discusses the importance of a proper workflow environment with Bulgarian Air Force members during a familiarization tour of the F-16 and 510th FGS maintenance procedures at Aviano Air Base, Italy, August 9, 2023. The 31st Fighter Wing helped the Bulgarians familiarize with the F-16’s as they receive their first set as part of an effort to build a stronger relationship with the Bulgarian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Bulgarians F-16 Familiarization

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Williams, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron flightline expeditor, explains the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon to Bulgarian Air Force Podpolkovnik Biser Todorov and Bulgarian Air Force Brigaden General Stanislav Dragiev, Graf Ignatievo Air Base F-16 program management office chief, during a familiarization tour of the F-16 and 510th FGS maintenance procedures at Aviano Air Base, Italy, August 9, 2023. The Bulgarian Air Force are replacing their MiG-29s with F-16s to enhance air defense, deterrence and regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Bulgarians F-16 Familiarization

From left, Bulgarian Air Force Podpolkovnik Biser Todorov and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Williams, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron flightline expeditor, watch an F-16 Fighting Falcon engine test during a familiarization tour of the F-16 and 510th FGS maintenance procedures at Aviano Air Base, Italy, August 9, 2023. The 31st Fighter Wing helped the Bulgarians familiarize with F-16s before they receive their first set as part of an effort to build a stronger relationship with the Bulgarian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Bulgarians F-16 Familiarization

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Stangl, 31st Maintenance Group commander, and Bulgarian Air Force Brigaden General Stanislav Dragiev, Graf Ignatievo Air Base F-16 program management office chief, and members of the 31st MXG and Bulgarian Air Force pose for a group photo during a familiarization tour of the F-16 Fighting Falcon and 510th FGS maintenance procedures at Aviano Air Base, Italy, August 7, 2023. The 31st Fighter Wing helped the Bulgarians familiarize with the F-16’s as they receive their first set as part of an effort to build a stronger relationship with the Bulgarian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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31MSG Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Anderson, 31st Mission Support Group incoming commander, symbolizing the change of command at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 7, 2023. The passing of the guidon is a formal process during a change of command ceremony signifying the transfer of leadership from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano Air Base honors fallen defenders during National Police Week

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jalyn Cash, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, pulls a hose during an annual Guns N Hoses competition at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 15, 2023. Guns N Hoses is an event during National Police Week in which teams from different squadrons compete in challenges testing their physical strength, endurance and weapon assembly capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Synsere Howard)

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Aviano Air Base honors fallen defenders during National Police Week

U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron competes in a firing competition during National Police Week at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 16, 2023. The Excellence in Firing Competition is an annual event held during National Police Week, where participants are timed testing their shooting capabilities while simultaneously being graded on accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Synsere Howard)

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Aviano Air Base honors fallen defenders during National Police Week

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nathen Miller, 31st Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, grades a target at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 16, 2023. The Excellence in Firing Competition is an event in commemoration of National Police Week, where participants test their firing skills in three different timed scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Synsere Howard)

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Aviano Air Base honors fallen defenders during National Police Week

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Malik Brown 31st Maintenance Group scheduler, alongside other members assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing listen to instructions for a firing competition during National Police Week at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 16, 2023. The Excellence in Firing Competition is an annual event held during National Police Week, where participants are timed testing their shooting capabilities while simultaneously being graded on accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Synsere Howard)

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Aviano Air Base honors fallen defenders during National Police Week

An Aviano Police Week patch is worn by an Airman assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 15, 2023. These morale patches were created in honor of National Police Week, a week-long observance to recognize the service and sacrifice of police officers in the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Synsere Howard)

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Aviano Air Base honors fallen defenders during National Police Week

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Timothy Sherrod , 31st Civil Engineer Squadron deputy fire chief, and other Airman assigned to the 31st CES push a Humvee during the annual Guns N Hoses competition at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 15, 2023. Guns N Hoses is an event during National Police Week in which teams from different squadrons compete in challenges testing their physical strength, endurance and weapon assembly capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Synsere Howard)

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Wyvern Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Marcus Dunham

This week’s Wyvern Warrior of the Week, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcus Dunham, 31st Communications Squadron client systems supervisor, poses for a photo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 13, 2023. Wyvern Warrior of the Week is a recognition program designed by the 31st Fighter Wing Commander and Command Chief to highlight superior performers and teams at Aviano Air Base.

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Wyvern Warrior Team of the Week

The Wyvern Warrior Team of the Week, the 31st Munitions Gun Combat Armament Support Team, poses for a photo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 2, 2023. The team is responsible for 54 M61A1 gun systems and 11 Universal Ammunition Loading Systems that are valued at $67M.

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Wyvern Warrior Team of the Week - 56th RQS

Capt. Brian Lee, 56th Rescue Squadron flight commander, and Staff Sgt. Caranda Gerke, 56th RQS weapons and tactics NCOIC, pose for a photo after being awarded Wyvern Warrior Team of the Week at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 28, 2023. The team was recognized for their support of Turkish humanitarian relief efforts after being hand selected for a short notice deployment to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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31FW holds memorial for fallen Airman

Members of the 31st Fighter Wing grieve at the memorial ceremony dedicated to Tech. Sgt. Christopher “Penny” Pentecostes at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 17, 2023. Pentecostes, who had passed away in a motorcycle accident, was remembered by his friends and family during this ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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31FW holds memorial for fallen Airman

Maj. Tara Bauer, 31st Fighter Wing chaplain, speaks at the memorial ceremony dedicated to Tech. Sgt. Christopher “Penny” Pentecostes at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 17, 2023. The ceremony honored the life and memory of Pentecostes, who had passed away in a motorcycle accident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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31FW holds memorial for fallen Airman

A picture of the memorial display for Tech. Sgt. Christopher “Penny” Pentecostes that was shown during his memorial ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 17, 2023. The ceremony was open to anyone who wanted to honor the memory of Pentecostes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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