The Honorable Matthew Whitaker, U.S. Ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, received a firsthand look at the 31st Fighter Wing’s mission, capabilities and role in supporting NATO operations during his visit to Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11-12, 2025.
31st Fighter Wing families celebrate during a tree lighting ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 5, 2025. The celebration brought a taste of home to Aviano, reminding Airmen and families that they are part of a larger community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron prepare to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th FGS during a hot-pit operation at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 25, 2025. Hot-pit refueling allows aircraft to be serviced while engines remain running, reducing downtime
Two U.S. Air Force F-16s assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, conducted routine Agile Combat Employment operations while training along Europe’s Eastern Flank at Campia Turzii, Romania, Dec 3., demonstrating the United States’ ability to project and sustain combat airpower
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing listen to opening remarks during a dorm wellness room ribbon cutting ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 26, 2025. Aviano AB’s first ever dorm wellness room introduces an innovative, on-campus space, designed to give Airmen immediate
United States Space Forces Europe-Space Forces Africa (SPACEFOREUR-AF) Guardians and Airmen, assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, compete in the third annual Guardian Arena at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., Dec. 8-9.
Allied Air Chiefs observed a major leap forward in European airpower cooperation as Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force weapons specialists successfully conducted a cross-servicing weapons load on a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the 48th Fighter Wing stationed at RAF Lakenheath, England,