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
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
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Rescue Generation Squadron support the offload of an HH-60W Jolly Green II from a C-17 Globemaster III at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 3, 2025. The new HH-60W has more formidable weapon systems, as well as the ability to reach much higher top speeds than
In an effort to connect with the community of Aviano AB, the command team spent the day visiting Airmen and handing them chocolates.
The Honorable Tilman J. Fertitta, U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino, and Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing commander, shake hands on the tarmac at Aviano Air Base, Italy, October 22, 2025. The 31st Fighter Wing is home to two F-16 fighter squadrons, two rescue squadrons, and an air control
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,
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
Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, flew over Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia Dec 4., highlighting U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s ability to deliver agile airpower capabilities in cooperation with NATO Allies.