Exercise OG War Day 26.2 reinforces joint operations and CSAR readiness

Exercise OG War Day 26.2 reinforces joint operations and CSAR readiness

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron takes off during Exercise Operations Group War Day 26.2 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 25, 2026. The large-force exercise demonstrated the 31st OG’s ability to conduct simultaneous operations in response to simulated combat search and rescue scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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Exercise OG War Day 26.2 reinforces joint operations and CSAR readiness

HH-60W Jolly Green II’s assigned to the 56th Rescue Generation Squadron soar through the sky for support during Exercise Operation Group War Day 26.2 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 25, 2026. OG War Day simulated real-world possibilities through realistic training scenarios to sharpen skills across the 31st OG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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Exercise OG War Day 26.2 reinforces joint operations and CSAR readiness

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron prepares for takeoff during Exercise Operations Group War Day 26.2 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 25, 2026. The exercise demonstrated the 31st OG’s ability to conduct simultaneous operations in response to simulated combat search and rescue scenarios inside contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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Exercise OG War Day 26.2 reinforces joint operations and CSAR readiness

Airmen from the 57th Rescue Squadron retrieve a parachute from the water during Exercise Operations Group War Day 26.2 in the Adriatic Sea, June 25, 2026. The exercise enabled Airmen from across the 31st OG to train with mission equipment during realistic simulated scenarios that replicate possible operational conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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Exercise OG War Day 26.2 reinforces joint operations and CSAR readiness

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Haralambos Theologis, 57th Rescue Squadron commander, adjusts his equipment after a jump during Exercise Operations Group War Day 26.2 in the Adriatic Sea, June 25, 2026. The exercise allowed teams to practice how they train during realistic scenarios that simulated operating in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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Exercise OG War Day 26.2 reinforces joint operations and CSAR readiness

Pararescuemen from the 57th Rescue Squadron prepare themselves to be hoisted from the Adriatic Sea into a 57th RQS HH-60W Jolly Green II during combat search and rescue operations as part of Exercise Operations Group War Day 26.2, June 25, 2026. This iteration of OG War Day integrated a CSAR operation into the exercise, providing participants with a realistic training scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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Exercise OG War Day 26.2 reinforces joint operations and CSAR readiness

Pararescuemen from the 57th Rescue Squadron prepare a zodiac boat for combat search and rescue operations after a static line jump during Exercise Operations Group War Day 26.2 in the Adriatic Sea, June 25, 2026. OG War Day is a large-force exercise designed to showcase the 31st OG’s ability to execute simultaneous operations in the event of a real-world combat search and rescue requirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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Exercise OG War Day 26.2 reinforces joint operations and CSAR readiness

A pararescueman from the 57th Rescue Squadron lands in the water after a static line jump during Exercise Operations Group War Day 26.2 in the Adriatic Sea, June 25, 2026. The exercise demonstrated the 31st OG’s ability to conduct simultaneous operations in response to simulated combat search and rescue scenarios in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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Exercise OG War Day 26.2 reinforces joint operations and CSAR readiness

Pararescuemen from the 57th Rescue Squadron parachute into the Adriatic Sea from a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron during Exercise Operations Group War Day 26.2, June 25, 2026. The exercise demonstrated the 31st OG’s ability to conduct simultaneous operations in response to simulated combat search and rescue scenarios in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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Exercise OG War Day 26.2 reinforces joint operations and CSAR readiness

U.S. Air Force Maj. Eric Bremer, 31st Operations Support Squadron sortie generation flight commander, reviews a communications checklist before acting as a downed pilot in the Adriatic Sea, June 25, 2026. OG War Day simulated real-world possibilities through realistic training scenarios to sharpen skills across the 31st OG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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Exercise OG War Day 26.2 reinforces joint operations and CSAR readiness

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Roger Potts, 57th Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, watches as a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron drops a zodiac boat into the Adriatic Sea during Exercise Operations Group War Day 26.2, June 25, 2026. OG War Day is a large-force exercise designed to showcase the 31st OG’s ability to execute simultaneous operations in the event of a real-world combat search and rescue requirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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Exercise OG War Day 26.2 reinforces joint operations and CSAR readiness

A convoy of five-ton trucks assigned to the 606th Air Control squadron line up to be escorted by the Italian Police during Exercise Operations Group War Day 26.2 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 25, 2026. The exercise prepared squadrons across the 31st OG to effectively conduct major combat search and rescue operations in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class TaeLani Allen-Lewis)

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Exercise OG War Day 26.2 reinforces joint operations and CSAR readiness

U.S. Air Force Maj. Randi Brewbaker, 31st Operations Support Squadron assistant director of operations and air battle manager, oversees air traffic during Exercise Operations Group War Day 26.2 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 25, 2026. OG War Day is a large-force exercise that showcased the 31st Fighter Wing’s ability to execute simultaneous operations during a simulated combat search and rescue mission. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class TaeLani Allen-Lewis)

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Exercise OG War Day 26.2 reinforces joint operations and CSAR readiness

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Generation Squadron takes off to participate in Exercise Operations Group War Day 26.2 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 25, 2026.OG War Day simulated real-world possibilities through realistic training scenarios to sharpen skills across the 31st OG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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Exercise OG War Day 26.2 reinforces joint operations and CSAR readiness

An Italian Police vehicle prepares to escort a convoy of 606th Air Control Squadron five-ton trucks during Exercise Operations Group War Day 26.2 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 25, 2026. The presence of the Italian Police showcased the 31st Fighter Wing’s strong alliance with its Italian partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class TaeLani Allen-Lewis)

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A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron takes off during Exercise Operations Group War Day 26.2 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 25, 2026. The large-force exercise demonstrated the 31st OG’s ability to conduct simultaneous operations in response to simulated combat search and rescue scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)