USAFA visits Aviano AB

Cadets from the United States Air Force Academy rugby team learn about flight equipment during a tour at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 21, 2025. In order to gain a better understanding of how Wyvern Nation performs day-to-day operations and prepare them for their transition to the occupational side of the U.S. Air Force, the team toured multiple squadrons in the wing, including the 555th Fighter Squadron, the 56th Rescue Squadron and the 57th Rescue Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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USAFA visits Aviano AB

Cadets from the United States Air Force Academy rugby team learn about flight equipment during a tour at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 21, 2025. In order to gain a better understanding of how Wyvern Nation performs day-to-day operations and prepare them for their transition to the occupational side of the U.S. Air Force, the team toured multiple squadrons in the wing, including the 555th Fighter Squadron, the 56th Rescue Squadron and the 57th Rescue Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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USAFA visits Aviano AB

Cadets from the United States Air Force Academy rugby team learn about flight equipment during a tour at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 21, 2025. In order to gain a better understanding of how Wyvern Nation performs day-to-day operations and prepare them for their transition to the occupational side of the U.S. Air Force, the team toured multiple squadrons in the wing, including the 555th Fighter Squadron, the 56th Rescue Squadron and the 57th Rescue Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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USAFA visits Aviano AB

Cadets from the United States Air Force Academy rugby team learn about flight equipment during a tour at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 21, 2025. In order to gain a better understanding of how Wyvern Nation performs day-to-day operations and prepare them for their transition to the occupational side of the U.S. Air Force, the team toured multiple squadrons in the wing, including the 555th Fighter Squadron, the 56th Rescue Squadron and the 57th Rescue Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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USAFA visits Aviano AB

United States Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Colt Stroub, USAFA rugby team flanker, gifts a rugby ball to Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing deputy commander, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 21, 2025. The team conducted a U.S. Air Forces Europe wide tour with a community relations focus as they compete against local teams while touring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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USAFA visits Aviano AB

Cadets from the United States Air Force Academy rugby team receive a mission brief on the 57th Rescue Squadron during a tour at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 21, 2025. The team conducted a U.S. Air Forces Europe wide tour with a community relations focus as they compete against local teams while touring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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USAFA visits Aviano AB

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Bundesmann, 57th Rescue Squadron combat rescue officer, briefs the United States Air Force Academy rugby team about the mission of the 57th RQS during a tour at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 21, 2025. In order to strengthen relations with our Allies and partners, the team toured U.S. Air Forces Europe bases and competed against local teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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USAFA visits Aviano AB

Published March 25, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- Cadets from the United States Air Force Academy rugby team learn about flight equipment during a tour at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 21, 2025. In order to gain a better understanding of how Wyvern Nation performs day-to-day operations and prepare them for their transition to the occupational side of the U.S. Air Force, the team toured multiple squadrons in the wing, including the 555th Fighter Squadron, the 56th Rescue Squadron and the 57th Rescue Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)