After nearly a decade, the Spouse’s Combat Dining In made a triumphant return to Aviano Air Base, Italy, as a celebration of long-standing support and dedication within the military spouse community.Combat Dining Ins are a well-established military tradition—a spirited twist on the formal
Airman 1st Class Maya Rhymer, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, searches her toolbox in preparation for arming the aircraft during a competition at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 6, 2025. Aviano’s two fighter generation squadrons, the 555th and the 510th, went head-to-head in
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud, Defense Health Network Europe director, treats a patient using a virtual reality set with the help of Staff Sgt. Oriana Moore, 31st Healthcare Operations Squadron pediatric technician, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 6, 2025. The 31st Medical Group was the first
Members from the Italian Carabinieri display a wreath in front of the Pordenone Memorial in honor of victims of terrorism during the Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism ceremony in Pordenone, Italy, May 9, 2025. On the day of remembrance, the United States and Republic of Italy come together
With every step, salute and flag fold, the Airmen of the 31st Fighter Wing Honor Guard carry the weight of tradition on their shoulders and they do it with pride, precision and professionalism.
Airmen from the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron cheer for the newly appointed Dedicated Crew Chiefs during a DCC Induction Ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 2, 2025. The title of DCC honors a crew chief’s exceptional performance, marking their names on a specific jet that they will work to
As Europe marked the 80th anniversary of Victory Day for WWII, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Band played a leading role in commemorating this historic milestone through music, remembrance, and partnership events across the continent.
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress is scheduled to conduct a flyover in Riga, Latvia, above the Monument of Freedom and Lielvārde Air Base on 16 May at approximately 12:00 p.m. local as part of the Bomber Task Force Europe mission set, demonstrating the United States’ commitment to security in
U.S. Airmen joined the Royal Moroccan Air Force, and Allied and partner nation military representatives in Morocco for exercise African Lion 2025 May 12-23.