21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival

An Italian air force honor guard member assigned to Aviano Air Base and a U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department stand at parade rest during the 21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival in Roveredo in Piano, Italy, Sept. 10, 2022. The festival’s events included a 9/11 commemoration ceremony, various displays and demonstrations, sporting tournaments and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, speaks during a 9/11 ceremony at the 21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival in Roveredo in Piano, Italy, Sept. 10, 2022. Clark spoke about the events of 9/11 and the importance of the friendship between Italy and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival

Members assigned to Aviano Air Base, Italy, participate in the 21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival in Roveredo in Piano, Italy, Sept. 10, 2022. The festival is held to unite the Italian and American communities in friendship and collaboration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival

An Italian air force member assigned to the ITAF honor guard, left, and a U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department salute during the 21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival in Roveredo in Piano, Italy, Sept. 10, 2022. The 21st anniversary of the Friendship Festival represented a moment of solidarity and union between the Italian and American communities, in commemoration of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival

A wreath lays during the 21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival in Roveredo in Piano, Italy, Sept. 10, 2022. The first festival was held in 2002 to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival

Italian air force and U.S. Air Force honor guard members assigned to Aviano Air Base, Italy, present the colors during the 21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival in Roveredo in Piano, Italy, Sept. 10, 2022. During the festival, a memorial ceremony, various entertainment and sports tournaments were held between teams from the 31st Fighter Wing, Italian Air Force, Roveredo Municipality, and Pordenone Fire Department. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival

A U.S. Air Force member assigned to Aviano Air Base, right, competes in a soccer game with members of the local community during the 21st Annual Italian American Friendship Festival in Roveredo in Piano, Italy, Sept. 10, 2022. The Friendship Festival included sporting events in soccer, basketball and volleyball featuring players from both countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival

A U.S. Air Force member assigned to Aviano Air Base, right, plays basketball with members of the local community at 21st Annual Italian American Friendship Festival in Roveredo in Piano, Italy, Sept. 10, 2022. The Friendship Festival included sporting events in soccer, basketball and volleyball featuring players from both countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival

U.S. Air Force and Italian air force leadership and Mr. Paolo Nadal, Roveredo in Piano mayor, (center) pose for a photo at the 21st Annual Italian American Friendship Festival in Roveredo in Piano, Italy, Sept. 10, 2022. The first Friendship Festival was organized immediately after Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival

Published Sept. 14, 2022
By Senior Airman Brooke Moeder
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- An Italian air force honor guard member assigned to Aviano Air Base and a U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department stand at parade rest during the 21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival in Roveredo in Piano, Italy, Sept. 10, 2022. The festival’s events included a 9/11 commemoration ceremony, various displays and demonstrations, sporting tournaments and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)