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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John B. Creel, NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force commander, and Chief Master Sergeant William Nabokowski, NISRF senior enlisted leader, pose for a group photo with 31st FW leadership at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 9, 2026. The visit offered a firsthand look at the 31st FW’s mission and highlighted the importance of Aviano AB in supporting U.S. and NATO operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John B. Creel, NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force commander, and Chief Master Sergeant William Nabokowski, NISRF senior enlisted leader, meet with 31st Medical Group leadership at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 9, 2026. The meeting showcased the mission and value of the 31st MDG and its role in ensuring medical readiness for personnel supporting Aviano AB and NATO operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John B. Creel, NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force commander, coins an airman assigned to the 56th Rescue Generation Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 9, 2026. The NISRF is a specialized multinational unit based in Sigonella, Italy, that provides real-time surveillance, conducts unified intelligence data and critical reconnaissance operations in support of NATO and its Supreme Allied Commander Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John B. Creel, NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force commander, receives a tour of an HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 56th Rescue Generation Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 9, 2026. The 56th Rescue Generation Squadron is a maintenance unit capable of providing rapidly-deployable, worldwide combat rescue HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John B. Creel, NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force commander, and Chief Master Sergeant William Nabokowski, NISRF senior enlisted leader, are briefed by 31st Wing Staff Agencies leadership at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 9, 2026. During the brief, 31st WSA reviewed budgeting and discussed financial priorities that support the mission of Aviano AB and ongoing NATO operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John B. Creel, NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force commander, (second from right) and Chief Master Sergeant William Nabokowski, NISRF senior enlisted leader, (right) give final remarks to leadership assigned to the 31st Mission Support Group at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 9, 2026. The purpose of the visit was to give insight by highlighting the mission and role of the 31st MSG in enabling daily operations at Aviano AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John B. Creel, NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force commander, and Chief Master Sergeant William Nabokowski, NISRF senior enlisted leader, meet with 31st Mission Support Group leadership at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 9, 2026. The purpose of the visit was to give insight by highlighting the mission and role of the 31st MSG in enabling daily operations at Aviano AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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NISRF leadership learns about Aviano AB’s mission during immersion tour

Published March 17, 2026
By Airman First Class Stephan Bang
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John B. Creel, NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force commander, and Chief Master Sergeant William Nabokowski, NISRF senior enlisted leader, pose for a group photo with 31st FW leadership at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 9, 2026. The visit offered a firsthand look at the 31st FW’s mission and highlighted the importance of Aviano AB in supporting U.S. and NATO operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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