U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, applies a sealing compound onto a flaperon bearing during an immersion with the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. During his last few months of command, Clark integrated with the 555th FGS to
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy — The 31st Fighter Wing commemorated its 31st anniversary with a week-long celebration highlighting its enduring legacy, mission readiness and close ties with Allies and partners at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19-22.
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Justin Hatchner, 724th Air Mobility Squadron senior enlisted leader, carries the Port Dawg guidon as he sprints down the flightline during the Port Dawg Memorial Run at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 16, 2025. The Port Dawg Memorial Run began in 2013 following the loss
Members of the 31st Security Forces Squadron, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron, 31st Medical Group, and Italian air force security forces pose for a photo after Battle of the Badges during Police Week at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 15, 2025. Battle of the Badges is an annual event celebrating friendly
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Security Forces Squadron display a formation used for riot control during Police Week at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 12, 2025. The demonstration included segments from drone operators, military working dog handlers and riot control team. (U.S. Air Force photo by
SR25 is one of three major exercises under DEFENDER 25, an annual U.S. Army-led deployment and training event with 29 participating nations conducting exercise response operations and increasing interoperability alongside allies and partners.
U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to Bomber Task Force Europe departed Moron Air Base, Spain, and returned to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, concluding Bomber Task Force 25-3 on May 27.
Airmen from U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa joined Allied militaries and host nation communities to honor fallen U.S. service members May 24-26.