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  • U.S. Air Force Col. Vincent O’Connor, 31st Fighter Wing vice commander, speaks before the 3rd quarter Rapid Aircraft Generation and Employment (RAGE) event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 7, 2021. RAGE features demonstrations and competitions that display the base’s ability to communicate, coordinate, and execute wartime operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

    31 Maintenance Group hosts 3rd Quarter RAGE event

    U.S. Air Force Col. Vincent O’Connor, 31st Fighter Wing vice commander, speaks before the 3rd quarter Rapid Aircraft Generation and Employment (RAGE) event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 7, 2021. RAGE features demonstrations and competitions that display the base’s ability to communicate, coordinate, and execute wartime operations. (U.S. Air Force
  • For this "We Are All Wyverns" we'd like to introduce you to Staff Sgt. Camilo Guzman, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron Water and Fuels System Maintenance technician!

    We Are All Wyverns: Hispanic Heritage Month

    For this "We Are All Wyverns" we'd like to introduce you to Staff Sgt. Camilo Guzman, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron Water and Fuels System Maintenance technician!
  • HH-60G Pave Hawk A6212, assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron, sits on the runway after refueling at an airport in Croatia during its final flight before retirement, Sept. 23, 2021. A6212 is scheduled to be stripped of required components then mounted in front of the 56th Rescue Squadron, building 7300. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

    HH-60G A6212 takes final flight before retirement

    AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- The HH-60G Pave Hawk zipped side-to-side as it performed aerial maneuvers above Croatia. All the while, two crew members fired their mini guns at targets with precision and focus. The helicopter provided top cover for U.S. Army soldiers on the ground below. Although, this helicopter was on its final flight after 30 years of service.
  • Two Airmen assigned to the 31st Security Forces Squadron participate in exercise Steadfast Nomad (STND) 2021 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 22, 2021. STND is a NATO level force-on-force exercise that brought together tactical subject matter experts at all levels to help build a more lethal ground force to secure assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

    31 FW hosts Steadfast Nomad 2021 with NATO allies

    Two Airmen assigned to the 31st Security Forces Squadron participate in exercise Steadfast Nomad (STND) 2021 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 22, 2021. STND is a NATO level force-on-force exercise that brought together tactical subject matter experts at all levels to help build a more lethal ground force to secure assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by
  • This month’s Local Legend nomination is Pamela Guglielmin, 31st Force Support Squadron base formal training manager, and an Aviano native. She manages the training for all military and civilian members assigned to Aviano Air Base.

    September Local Legend: Pamela Guglielmin

    This month’s Local Legend nomination is Pamela Guglielmin, 31st Force Support Squadron base formal training manager, and an Aviano native. She manages the training for all military and civilian members assigned to Aviano Air Base. Guglielmin started out as a training technician with the 56th Rescue Squadron and has been a part of the Wyvern Team
  • U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Aviano Air Base, Italy, assemble a tent in preparation for an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Cerklje ob Krki Air Base, Slovenia, Sept. 7, 2021. Exercises and deployments that utilize ACE concepts ensure the forces in Europe are ready to protect and defend partners, allies and U.S. interests at a moment’s notice, and generate lethal combat power should deterrence fail. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

    31 FW conducts ACE training during Agile Wyvern

    U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and Airmen assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, participated in exercise Agile Wyvern alongside the Slovenian Armed Forces at Cerklje ob Krki Air Base, Slovenia, Sept. 7-10.
  • U.S. Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade jump out of a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules during exercise Agile Wyvern at Cerklje ob Krki Air Base, Slovenia, Sept. 8, 2021. Sky Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment “The Rock,” merged with the 31st Fighter Wing’s Agile Wyvern operations as part of their own separate exercise to show small unit proficiency, tactical competence and to solidify partnerships with the Slovenian 74th Infantry Regiment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

    31st SFS participate in readiness exercise during Agile Wyvern

    U.S. Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade jump out of a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules during exercise Agile Wyvern at Cerklje ob Krki Air Base, Slovenia, Sept. 8, 2021. Sky Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment “The Rock,” merged with the 31st Fighter Wing’s Agile Wyvern operations as part of their own separate
  • U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeff L. Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, coins U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Corey March, 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit production superintendent, during exercise Agile Wyvern at Cerklje ob Krki Air Base, Slovenia, Sept. 9, 2021. While visiting, Harrigian received an Agile Combat Employment tour, conducted a coin recognition ceremony and toured the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

    U.S., Slovenian Armed Forces partner in bilateral exercise

    U.S. Air Force and Slovenian Armed Forces leaders met to discuss bilateral operations and interoperability during a visit at Cerklje ob Krki Air Base, Slovenia, Sept. 9.Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, and Brig. Gen. Jason E. Bailey, commander, 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, met with BG
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    31st Mission Support Group Change of Command

  • Senior Airman Joshuah Fonteno, 31st Maintenance Squadron metals technician journeyman, welds two pieces of metal together at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 30, 2021. Metal techs are responsible for welding and cutting raw material into usable forms to help repair and fabricate aircraft parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

    31 FW command chief gets hands-on experience with metals tech

    Senior Airman Joshuah Fonteno, 31st Maintenance Squadron metals technician journeyman, welds two pieces of metal together at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 30, 2021. Metal techs are responsible for welding and cutting raw material into usable forms to help repair and fabricate aircraft parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)
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