31st FW executes ACE concepts during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-2

Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron takes off in support of Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11, 2023. Exercise Fighting Wyvern showcased the ability to successfully execute Agile Combat Operations within theaters of operations worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)

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The 31st FW begins executing ACE concepts during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-2

U.S. Air Force Capt. James Mizell, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brice Hixon, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, communicate to each other before a takeoff for the Agile Combat Employment Exercise Fighting Wyvern at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11, 2023. Initiatives such as ACE helped shape how Airmen are trained, the resources we invest in and how the 31st Fighter Wing works together with international partners and Allies to strengthen force posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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The 31st FW begins executing ACE concepts during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-2

U.S. Air Force Capt. James Mizell, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, inspects the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon before a flight during Exercise Fighting Wyvern at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11, 2023. Exercise Fighting Wyvern helped empower Airmen to discover creative and innovative solutions that create a more capable force ready to secure the base, generate combat air power, and be ready to deploy and fight from home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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The 31st FW begins executing ACE concepts during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-2

U.S. Air Force Capt. James Mizell, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, inspects the exhaust of an F-16 Fighting Falcon before partaking in a flight during the Agile Combat Employment Exercise Fighting Wyvern at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11, 2023. The ACE initiative shifted the generation of airpower from large, centralized installations to networks of smaller, dispersed locations, or cluster bases to increase survivability, complicate adversary planning and gain an advantage over our opponents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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The 31st FW begins executing ACE concepts during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-2

U.S. Air Force Capt. James Mizell, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, sits in the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon preparing for a flight during Exercise Fighting Wyvern at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11, 2023. Exercise Fighting Wyvern is the second of three exercises designed to exercise Agile Combat Employment operations in response to and within a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment, while concurrently executing integrated and joint base defense operations with Slovenia and Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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The 31st FW begins executing ACE concepts during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-2

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons have parked next to each other before taking off to kick-off Exercise Fighting Wyvern at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11, 2023. Exercise Fighting Wyvern was the first ever time the 31st Fighter Wing executed a full-scale exercise with the 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons, the 606th Air Control Squadron and the 510th Fighter Squadron all participating together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron takes off in support of Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11, 2023. Exercise Fighting Wyvern showcased the ability to successfully execute Agile Combat Operations within theaters of operations worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)

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The 31st FW begins executing ACE concepts during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-2

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brice Hixon, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, inspects the cockpit of an F-16 before it takes off on a flight during Exercise Fighting Wyvern at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11, 2023. Exercise Fighting Wyvern is the second of three exercises designed to implement Agile Combat Employment operations, a key operating concept for how the U.S. Air Force will fight in a modern, contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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The 31st FW begins executing ACE concepts during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-2

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brice Hixon, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, inspects the exhaust of an F-16 Fighting Falcon before the aircraft takes off for Exercise Fighting Wyvern at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11, 2023. Applying operational maneuver to our already forward-deployed forces has increased survivability and generated more military options for the combined/joint force commander to present an effective, credible deterrence or response to crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 is the second of three exercises designed to execute ACE operations in response to and within a Contested, Degraded and Operationally Limited environment, while concurrently executing integrated and joint base defense operations with Slovenia and Italy.

Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02

The 31st FW begins executing ACE concepts during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-2

The 31st FW begins executing ACE concepts during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-2

The 31st FW begins executing ACE concepts during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-2

The 31st FW begins executing ACE concepts during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-2

The 31st FW begins executing ACE concepts during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-2

Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02

The 31st FW begins executing ACE concepts during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-2

The 31st FW begins executing ACE concepts during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-2