F-16 Fighting Falcons take off from Aviano Air Base

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing takes off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, August 1, 2025. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft and return to its starting point. (Courtesy photo)

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F-16 Fighting Falcons take off from Aviano Air Base

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing takes off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, August 1, 2025. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, highly maneuverable, multi-role fighter aircraft while providing a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the United States and Allied and partnered nations. (Courtesy photo)

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F-16 Fighting Falcons take off from Aviano Air Base

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing takes off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, August 1, 2025. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, highly maneuverable, multi-role fighter aircraft while providing a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the United States and Allied and partnered nations. (Courtesy photo)

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F-16 Fighting Falcons take off from Aviano Air Base

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing takes off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 31, 2025. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft and return to its starting point. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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F-16 Fighting Falcons take off from Aviano Air Base

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing takes off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, August 1, 2025. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft and return to its starting point. (Courtesy photo)

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F-16 Fighting Falcons take off from Aviano Air Base

Published Aug. 7, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing takes off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, August 1, 2025. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft and return to its starting point. (Courtesy photo)