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31st Fighter Wing families celebrate during a tree lighting ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 5, 2025. The celebration brought a taste of home to Aviano, reminding Airmen and families that they are part of a larger community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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(From left) U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing commander, and Col. Giuseppe Gatto, Italian air force base commander, deliver opening remarks during a tree lighting ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 5, 2025. The tree lighting ceremony reinforced 31st FW values and reminded Airmen they are not alone this holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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A child reaches for the artificial snow during a tree lighting ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 5, 2025. The 31st FW prides itself on the importance of prioritizing Airmen and families by creating an atmosphere of togetherness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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31st Fighter Wing families wait in anticipation during a tree lighting ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 5, 2025. The 31st FW prides itself on the importance of prioritizing Airmen and families by creating an atmosphere of togetherness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing commander, delivers opening remarks during a tree lighting ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 5, 2025. The tree lighting ceremony reinforced 31st FW values and reminded Airmen they are not alone this holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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Aviano AB hosts tree lighting ceremony

Published Dec. 10, 2025
By Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks
31st FW/PA

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- 31st Fighter Wing families celebrate during a tree lighting ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 5, 2025. The celebration brought a taste of home to Aviano, reminding Airmen and families that they are part of a larger community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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