Combined Strike 25

U.S. Air Force F-35 Lighting IIs and F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 48th and 31st Fighter Wings respectively fly in during Exercise Combined Strike 25 along the coast of Italy, August 18, 2025. Integration flying training is key to enhancing interoperability with NATO partners and increasing our readiness capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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Combined Strike 25

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jona Retana, 495th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, performs pre-flight inspections on an F-35 Lighting II during exercise Combined Strike 25 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 20, 2025. The 31st Fighter Wing and 48th FW demonstrated interoperability while integrating with one another to sharpen skills and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)

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Combined Strike 25

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lacy Toal, 495th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, marshals an F-35 Lightning II during exercise Combined Strike 25 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 20, 2025. The 31st Fighter Wing and 48th FW demonstrated interoperability while integrating with one another to sharpen skills and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)

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Aviano hosts exercise Combined Strike 25

Published Aug. 26, 2025
By Senior Airman Zachary Jakel
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- U.S. Air Force F-35 Lighting IIs and F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 48th and 31st Fighter Wings respectively fly in during Exercise Combined Strike 25 along the coast of Italy, August 18, 2025. Integration flying training is key to enhancing interoperability with NATO partners and increasing our readiness capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)