U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers assumed command of the 31st Fighter Wing from Brig. Gen. Tad Clark during a change of command ceremony officiated by Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, Third Air Force commander, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 11, 2025.
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Cesar Flores, 31st FW command chief, hug prior to take off on Clark’s final flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 2, 2025. The mission of the 31st FW is to secure the base, generate combat airpower and be
Change of command season marked a time of transition as leaders across the wing relinquished and assumed command. From group to squadron level, each ceremony honored the achievements of outgoing commanders while welcoming new leaders dedicated to advancing the mission.
U.S. Air Force Fighting Falcons and Airmen assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing from Aviano Air Base, Italy, joined the Turkish air force and other NATO allies at 3rd Main Jet Base/Konya, Türkiye, for Anatolian Eagle 25. This multinational training, held from June 23 to July 4, 2025, focused on
The U.S. Air Force 31st Fighter Wing Wing Staff Agencies prepare to conduct an open ranks inspection at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 3, 2025. Open Ranks inspections promote discipline, professionalism and readiness as leadership ensures dress and appearance standards are maintained. (U.S. Air Force
U.S. and Italian air force personnel walk together as they prepare to begin a Major Accident Response Exercise in San Quirino, Italy, June 26, 2025. A MARE is a training exercise simulating a major accident or incident to test emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt.
U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa will participate in the Royal International Air Tattoo 2025 at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, July 18-20.
Commanding General of U.S. Space Forces in Europe – Space Forces Africa, Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton, was hosted at the Polish IMINT Centre in Białobrzegi, Poland, June 27, 2025, for his first official engagement with the Polish Ministry of National Defence (MoND).