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  • 2025 Change of Commands

    U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Anderson, left, 31st Mission Support Group commander, passes the guidon to Maj. Matthew Markling, 31st Contracting Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy May 19, 2025. The passing of the guidon is a formal process during

  • Brig. Gen. Tad Clark's F-16 Fini Flight

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Cesar Flores, 31st FW command chief, hug prior to take off on Clark’s final flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 2, 2025. The mission of the 31st FW is to secure the base, generate combat airpower and be

  • 31st FW WSA reveille and open ranks

    The U.S. Air Force 31st Fighter Wing Wing Staff Agencies prepare to conduct an open ranks inspection at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 3, 2025. Open Ranks inspections promote discipline, professionalism and readiness as leadership ensures dress and appearance standards are maintained. (U.S. Air Force

  • U.S. and Italian air forces conduct MARE with local first responders

    U.S. and Italian air force personnel walk together as they prepare to begin a Major Accident Response Exercise in San Quirino, Italy, June 26, 2025. A MARE is a training exercise simulating a major accident or incident to test emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt.

  • 31st command team HH-60W fini flight

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, left, 31st Fighter Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Jonathan Gokey, 56th Rescue squadron operations officer, complete a pre-flight inspection before Clark’s final flight in the HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 1, 2025. The fini flight

  • U.S. and Sweden partner for CSAR training

    In the challenging terrain of northern Sweden, the U.S. Air Force 57th Rescue Squadron based out of Aviano, Italy, and Swedish air force rangers based out of Ronneby, Sweden, collaborated to accomplish high-stakes personnel recovery training from March 30th through June 14th, 2025.

  • 31st LRS: The Middleman

    The 31st Fighter Wing is an operational powerhouse and formidable combat force, but its strength does not stand alone. Behind the scenes, powering the mission with precision and grit, is the essential 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron. Their work is not flashy, but without their expertise and