U.S. Air Force Capt. Jeremy Osborne, 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, embraces his daughter after returning home from deployment at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 22, 2025. The 555th FS bolstered security within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during their deployment.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kirsten Vignere, 31st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, works on decoy skills and waits for the dog to respond with specific body language at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 22, 2025. Regular training strengthens the bond between handlers and dogs to
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J takes off during the Operations Group War Day exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 7, 2025. OG War Day is a large force exercise that showcased the ability to execute simultaneous operations as a Wing in the event of a real-world combat rescue requirement. (U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force F-35 Lighting IIs and F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 48th and 31st Fighter Wings respectively fly in during Exercise Combined Strike 25 along the coast of Italy, August 18, 2025. Integration flying training is key to enhancing interoperability with NATO partners and increasing
The Department of the Air Force’s World Class Athlete Program continues to make waves across national and international competitions, with athletes delivering standout performances as they pursue Olympic dreams for the 2026 games in Italy and 2028 games in Los Angeles.“Our WCAP athletes are
U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron prepare to load onto an HC-130J at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 6, 2025. The 57th RQS utilizes the HC-130J for high-altitude low opening training that involves jumping from high altitudes and deploying parachutes
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers completed their deployment in support of Bomber Task Force Europe and returned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 22, after participating in two weeks of Allied-led training events designed to advance joint warfighting capability, strengthen cooperation, and improve how
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi visited Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye recently, and engaged with Airmen across various units and work centers to reinforce the importance of readiness in this strategically vital location.
Three U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed in support of Bomber Task Force Europe at Ørland, Norway, Aug. 12, 2025. The bombers, assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, deployed with a total force integration team composed of roughly 30%