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31st Fighter Wing Annual Awards winners stand on stage at the end of the ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 20, 2026. Participants on stage closed the ceremony singing the Air Force song together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing commander, gives closing remarks during the 31st Fighter Wing Annual Awards ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 20, 2026. During his remarks, Diers recognized outstanding Airmen, units and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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A crowd of servicemembers cheer during the annual awards ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 20, 2026. The ceremony recognized Airmen and civilian personnel for outstanding performance and achievements during 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ryan Garlow, Deputy U.S. Military Representative to NATO, gives a speech at the annual awards ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 20, 2026. In his speech, he expressed gratitude and recognized wing members for their hard work, dedication and support during 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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U.S Air Force Airmen, Italian air force airmen and civilians socialize before the annual awards ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 20, 2026. Awards were presented to participants at the ceremony for exceptional accomplishments and dedication to mission success during 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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Cupcakes are displayed on a table during the 31st Fighter Wing Annual Awards ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 20, 2026. Awards were presented to participants at the ceremony for exceptional accomplishments and dedication to mission success during 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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Aviano AB celebrates Annual Awards 2025

Published Feb. 25, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- 31st Fighter Wing Annual Awards winners stand on stage at the end of the ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 20, 2026. Participants on stage closed the ceremony singing the Air Force song together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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