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56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons implement ACE during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron prepare for takeoff during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Rivolto Air Base, Italy, 14, 2023. Exercise Fighting Wyvern has enhanced the 31st Fighter Wing’s ability to deter and respond to crises and expanded the range of military options available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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Ambassador Markell visits Aviano

U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Anderson, 31st Mission Support Group commander, describes to U.S. Ambassador Jack Markell the work the 31st Civil Engineering Squadron plays in maintaining and improving the base’s infrastructure while adhering to Italian standards at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 14, 2023. Markell spent his first visit at Aviano Air Base learning the functions of the 31st Fighter Wing and its role in strategic defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Carnahan)

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Ambassador Markell visits Aviano

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William Cenna, Operations Superintendent for the 57th Rescue Squadron, explains the squadron's role in search and rescue operations for the U.S. and its allies to U.S. Ambassador Jack Markell at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 14, 2023. Markell toured Aviano Air Base to learn how the U.S. and Italian militaries work together to ensure regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Carnahan)

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Ambassador Markell visits Aviano

U.S. Ambassador Jack Markell is introduced to members of the 31st Security Forces Squadron, who work alongside the Italian Air Force and Carabinieri in ensuring installation security at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 14, 2023. Markell toured Aviano Air Base to understand how the U.S. and Italian militaries work together to ensure regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Carnahan)

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Ambassador Markell visits Aviano

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Destiny Henderson, 31st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron alternate military treatment facility personnel reliability assurance program monitor, speaks to U.S. Ambassador Jack Markell about the importance of flight medicine in properly securing strategic assets at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 14, 2023. Markell spent his first visit at Aviano Air Base learning the functions of the 31st Fighter Wing and its role in strategic defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Carnahan)

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510th Fighter Squadron perform ACE during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis down the flight line for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Istrana Air Base, Italy, Dec. 14, 2023. Exercise Fighting Wyvern was the first time the 31st Fighter Wing executed a full spectrum readiness exercise with the 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons, the 606th Air Control Squadron and the 510th Fighter Squadron all participating together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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510th Fighter Squadron perform ACE during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons have parked on the flightline for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Istrana Air Base, Italy, Dec. 14, 2023. Fighting Wyvern is the second of three exercises designed to execute Agile Combat Employment operations in response to and within a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment, while concurrently executing integrated and joint base defense operations with Slovenia and Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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510th Fighter Squadron perform ACE during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02

A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 510th Fighter Squadron holds up the “Buzzard Claw” after returning from a flight during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Istrana Air Base, Italy, Dec. 14, 2023. Exercise Fighting Wyvern helped empower Airmen to discover creative and innovative solutions that create a more capable force ready to secure the base, generate combat air power and be ready to deploy and fight from home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Fighting Wyvern enhances ACE operations in a contested environment

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing communicates with a wingman over the radio during a post-attack reconnaissance sweep during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, 14, 2023. Fighting Wyvern was specifically designed to enhance Agile Combat Employment operations within a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

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Fighting Wyvern enhances ACE operations in a contested environment

A simulated drone attack is staged during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, 14, 2023. Fighting Wyvern has been specifically designed to enhance Agile Combat Employment operations within a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

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Fighting Wyvern enhances ACE operations in a contested environment

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing conduct a post-attack reconnaissance sweep after a simulated drone attack during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, 14, 2023. Fighting Wyvern was specifically designed to enhance Agile Combat Employment operations within a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

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Fighting Wyvern enhances ACE operations in a contested environment

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing conduct a post-attack reconnaissance sweep after a simulated drone attack during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, 14, 2023. Implementing operational maneuver strategies has significantly increased the survivability of already forward-deployed forces and has provided combined/joint force commanders with a wider range of military options to effectively deter or respond to crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

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Fighting Wyvern enhances ACE operations in a contested environment

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing conducts a post-attack reconnaissance sweep during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, 14, 2023. Fighting Wyvern was specifically designed to enhance Agile Combat Employment operations within a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

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Fighting Wyvern enhances ACE operations in a contested environment

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing locate a drone during a post-attack reconnaissance sweep after a simulated drone attack during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, 14, 2023. Implementing operational maneuver strategies significantly increased the survivability of already forward-deployed forces and has provided combined/joint force commanders with a wider range of military options to effectively deter or respond to crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

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56th RQS demonstrates ACE capabilities

An HGU-56/P helmet and vest is displayed during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Rivolto Air Base, Italy, Dec. 13, 2023. Fighting Wyvern is the second of three exercises designed to employ Agile Combat Employment operations in response to and within a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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56th RQS demonstrates ACE capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 56th Rescue Generation Squadron set up camp during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Rivolto Air Base, Italy, Dec. 13, 2023. Exercise Fighting Wyvern displayed the 31st Fighter Wing’s Agile Combat Employment capabilities to execute missions from anywhere under any conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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56th RQS demonstrates ACE capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 56th Rescue Generation Squadron set up camp during exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Rivolto Air Base, Italy, Dec. 13, 2023. Agile Combat Employment, or contingency basing operations, allowed the 31st Fighter Wing to be more agile in its execution of the mission, while also deterring aggressive actions from adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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56th RQS demonstrates ACE capabilities

John Nelson, U.S. Air Forces in Europe joint exercise planner, assembles a cot during exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Rivolto Air Base, Italy, Dec. 13, 2023. Fighting Wyvern is the second of three exercises designed to employ Agile Combat Employment operations in response to and within a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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56th RQS demonstrates ACE capabilities

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 56th Rescue Generation Squadron assembles a cot while setting up camp during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Rivolto Air Base, Italy, Dec. 13, 2023. Agile Combat Employment, or contingency basing operations, allowed the 31st Fighter Wing to be more agile in its execution of the mission, while also deterring aggressive actions from adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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56th RQS demonstrates ACE capabilities

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 56th Rescue Generation Squadron assembles a cot while setting up camp during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Rivolto Air Base, Italy, Dec. 13, 2023. Exercise Fighting Wyvern displayed the 31st Fighter Wing’s Agile Combat Employment capabilities to execute missions from anywhere under any conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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