31st CES and ITAF protect Aviano AB during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01

An “Explosives” sign cautions people of possible danger during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-02 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 11, 2025. The exercise was designed to test the 31 FW’s ability to generate, employ and sustain combat power in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment while performing integrated base defense operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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31st CES and ITAF protect Aviano AB during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01

Italian Air Force Airmen provide security during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-02 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 11, 2025. Today’s global environment requires the ability to rapidly deploy and sustain operations from great distances. Through collaborative work with Allies, the U.S. provides forces with the resources and infrastructure necessary to combat current and future threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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31st CES and ITAF protect Aviano AB during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01

Italian Air Force Senior Airmen perform radio checks during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-02 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 11, 2025. Today’s global environment requires the ability to rapidly deploy and sustain operations from great distances. Through collaborative work with Allies, the U.S. provides forces with the resources and infrastructure necessary to combat current and future threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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31st CES and ITAF protect Aviano AB during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Stasser, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron EOD technician, pilots a drone during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-02 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 11, 2025. The exercise was designed to test the 31 FW’s ability to generate, employ and sustain combat power in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment while performing integrated base defense operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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31st CES and ITAF protect Aviano AB during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Stasser, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron EOD technician, pilots a drone with a remote control during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-02 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 11, 2025. The exercise was designed to test the 31 FW’s ability to generate, employ and sustain combat power in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment while performing integrated base defense operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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31st CES and ITAF protect Aviano AB during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01

Italian Air Force Airmen provides security during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-02 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 11, 2025. Today’s global environment requires the ability to rapidly deploy and sustain operations from great distances. Through collaborative work with Allies, the U.S. provides forces with the resources and infrastructure necessary to combat current and future threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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31st CES and ITAF protect Aviano AB during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01

Published April 2, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- An “Explosives” sign cautions people of possible danger during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-02 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 11, 2025. The exercise was designed to test the 31 FW’s ability to generate, employ and sustain combat power in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment while performing integrated base defense operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)