AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- April 25, 1945, represents a fundamental date in the history of the Italian Republic. Today marks the 78th Anniversary of the Liberation of Italy. Wreath-laying ceremonies were held at monuments dedicated to the fallen across the country. The 31st Fighter Wing leadership participated in the ceremony held in the main city of Pordenone, whose province was awarded the gold medal for military valor for the resistance actions which occurred between Sept. 8, 1943, and May 1, 1945.