510th Fighter Squadron - F-16s Soar Above Aviano

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over Aviano Air Base, Italy on Oct. 20, 2016. The 555th and 510th Fighter Squadrons ensure the 31st Fighter Wing is ready to deliver combat air power and support across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Krystal Ardrey/Released)
Two F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over Aviano Air Base, Italy on Oct. 20, 2016. The 555th and 510th Fighter Squadron pilots fly more than 20,000 hours a year combined to ensure they are fully qualified. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Krystal Ardrey/Released)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over Aviano Air Base, Italy on Oct. 20, 2016. The 555th and 510th Fighter Squadrons deter aggression, defend U.S. and NATO interests, and develop Aviano through superior combat air power, support and training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Krystal Ardrey/Released)
Two F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over Aviano Air Base, Italy on Oct. 20, 2016. The 555th and 510th Fighter Squadrons ensure the 31st Fighter Wing is ready to deliver combat air power and support across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Krystal Ardrey/Released)
Two F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over Aviano Air Base, Italy on Oct. 20, 2016. The 555th and 510th Fighter Squadrons ensure the 31st Fighter Wing is ready to deliver combat air power and support across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Krystal Ardrey/Released)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over Aviano Air Base, Italy on Oct. 20, 2016. The 555th and 510th Fighter Squadrons deter aggression, defend U.S. and NATO interests, and develop Aviano through superior combat air power, support and training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Krystal Ardrey/Released)
Several F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron prepare to take-off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 30, 2017. The 510th Fighter Squadron provides combat airpower on demand to U.S. and NATO combatant commanders as well as the National Command Authority in order to meet National Security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cory W. Bush)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron prepares to take-off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 30, 2017. The unit performs air and space control and force application roles of counterair, strategic attack, and counterland including interdiction and close-air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cory W. Bush)
Two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron take-off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 30, 2017. The unit performs air and space control and force application roles of counterair, strategic attack, and counterland including interdiction and close-air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron prepares to take-off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 30, 2017. The 510th Fighter Squadron provides combat airpower on demand to U.S. and NATO combatant commanders as well as the National Command Authority in order to meet National Security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron prepares to take-off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 30, 2017. The unit performs air and space control and force application roles of counterair, strategic attack, and counterland including interdiction and close-air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron take-offs at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 30, 2017. The 510th Fighter Squadron provides combat airpower on demand to U.S. and NATO combatant commanders as well as the National Command Authority in order to meet National Security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron take-offs at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 30, 2017. The 510th Fighter Squadron provides combat airpower on demand to U.S. and NATO combatant commanders as well as the National Command Authority in order to meet National Security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
An F/A-18F Super Hornet takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 30, 2018. The F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine, aircraft-carrier-capable, multi-role fighter jet.
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Two Aviano F-16 Fighting Falcons and two RAF Lakenheath F-15 Strike Eagles fly over Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 30, 2018. The fighter jets flew in formation before veering off for landing.
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An F/A-18F Super Hornet takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 30, 2018. The F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine, aircraft-carrier-capable, multi-role fighter jet.
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An Aviano Air Base, Italy, F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from Aviano April 30, 2018. Aviano hosts two F-16 Fighter Squadrons.
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An Aviano Air Base, Italy, F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at Aviano April 30, 2018. Aviano Air Base hosts two F-16 Fighter Squadrons.
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An RAF Lakenheath, England, F-15 Strike Eagle lands at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 30, 2018. Lakenheath F-15s visit Aviano regularly for routine training.
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2 Aviano Air Base, Italy, F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi as 1 Aviano F-16 lands at Aviano April 30, 2018. Aviano hosts to F-16 Fighter Squadrons.
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An F/A-18F Super Hornet takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 30, 2018. The F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine, aircraft-carrier-capable, multi-role fighter jet.
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 28, 2019. The “Triple Nickel” arrived at Aviano AB April 1, 1994. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb House)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 28, 2019. The 31st Fighter Wing boasts a diverse combat mission set including the 555th and 510th Fighter Squadrons, 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons and the 606th Air Control Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb House)
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron taxis for takeoff at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 30, 2019. The F-16 flew as part of regular training for the 555 FS which helps maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tory Cusimano)
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron departs for a training mission at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 30, 2019. Missions like these help keep the 555th FS and the 31st Fighter Wing lethal and rapidly ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tory Cusimano)
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off for a training mission at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 30, 2019. The 555th FS is assigned to the 31st Operations Group, which has the most diverse operational mission set in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tory Cusimano)
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off and raises its landing gear at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 30, 2019. Pending aircraft availability, pilots may fly jets bearing markings from other fighter squadrons, as seen here with the 510th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tory Cusimano)
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Two U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron takes flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 12, 2019. The F-16 is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever).
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A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron gains altitude at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 12, 2019. The 510th Fighter Squadron provides combat airpower on demand to U.S. and NATO combatant commanders as well as the National Command Authority in order to meet National Security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever).
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 19, 2019. The 31st Fighter Wing boasts a diverse combat mission set including the 555th and 510th Fighter Squadrons, 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons and the 606th Air Control Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb House)
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 19, 2019. The 31st Fighter Wing boasts a diverse combat mission set including the 555th and 510th Fighter Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb House)
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 19, 2019. The F-16’s all-weather capability allows for accurate delivery of ordnance during all conditions which assists with the 31st Fighter Wing’s diverse combat mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb House)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing prepares for flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 1, 2019. The F-16 is an essential combat asset that is shared between the 510th Fighter Squadron and the 555th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heidi Goodsell)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing prepares for flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 1, 2019. The F-16 is an essential combat asset that is shared between the 510th Fighter Squadron and the 555th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heidi Goodsell)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing prepares for flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 1, 2019. The F-16 is an essential combat asset that is shared between the 510th Fighter Squadron and the 555th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heidi Goodsell)
Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing taxi down the flightline at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 1, 2019. The F-16’s all-weather capability allows for accurate delivery of ordnance during all conditions which assists with the 31st FW’s diverse combat mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heidi Goodsell)
A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron takes flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sep. 4, 2019. The F-16 is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever).
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Operations Group climbs at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 25, 2020. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)
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A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron takes off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 27, 2020. The 510th FS was inactivated in April 1994 and reactivated at Aviano AB, Italy, on July 1, 1994 as the 510th FS "Bosnia Buzzards.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron takes flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 27, 2020. In an air combat role, the F-16's maneuverability and combat radius exceeds that of all potential threat fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)
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A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron soars above Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 27, 2020. At the start of the Vietnam War, the 510th FS established a new home at Bien Hoa AB, Vietnam. Bien Hoa became the birth place of the "BienHoa Buzzards". (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron gains altitude at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 16, 2020. The 510th FS was originally formed as the 625th Bombardment Squadron (Dive), 405th Bombardment Group, at Drew Field, Florida, in 1943, flying the Douglas A-24 Banshee. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron soars above at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 27, 2020. The Triple Nickel heritage began 58 years ago on Nov. 25, 1942 when the 555th Bombardment Squadron, Medium, was constituted flying the B-26 Marauder. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron takes flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 27, 2020. The unit performs air and space control and force application roles of counterair, strategic attack, and counterland including interdiction and close-air support in support of the joint, NATO, and combined operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron gains altitude at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 27, 2020. In 1968, the Nickel participated in the campaign against the Ho Chi Minh Trail and the Linebacker campaigns against the NVN heartland in 1972. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron soars above Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 16, 2020. The 31st Fighter Wing is dedicated to remaining lethal and rapidly ready while operating within the confines of the decrees set by the Italian government. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron banks at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 3, 2019. The unit performs air and space control and force application roles of counter-air, strategic attack and counter-land, including interdiction and close-air support, with F-16CMs employing state of the art munitions in support of the joint, NATO, and combined operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron flies at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Apr. 6, 2020. The F-16 is able to fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft, and return to its starting point. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron soars above Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 27, 2020. The F-16A, a single-seat model, first flew in December 1976. The first operational F-16A was delivered in January 1979 to the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron soars above at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 21, 2020. The F-16A, a single-seat model, first flew in December 1976. The first operational F-16A was delivered in January 1979 to the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever).
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The 510th FS performs air and space control and force application roles of counter-air, strategic attack and counter-land, including interdiction and close-air support, with F-16s employing state of the art munitions in support of joint, NATO, and combined operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Halbert)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 28, 2020. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Halbert)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 28, 2020. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Halbert)
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The 510th FS performs air and space control and force application roles of counter-air, strategic attack and counter-land, including interdiction and close-air support, with F-16s employing state of the art munitions in support of joint, NATO, and combined operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Halbert)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron takes flight during a clear day at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 3, 2019. The unit provides combat airpower on demand to U.S. and NATO Combatant Commanders as well as the National Command Authority in order to meet National Security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron flies at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11, 2019. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron takes flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Apr. 6, 2020. An all-weather capability allows the F-16 to accurately deliver ordnance during non-visual bombing conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron takes flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 27, 2020. The Nickel, exactly 17 years to the day, April 1, 1994 transferred to Aviano AB, Italy, and was honored again by being given the distinction of flying the greatest fighter in the world, the single seat, supersonic, multi-role, 9G F-16C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)
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A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron gains altitude at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 27, 2020. The 510th FS was originally formed as the 625th Bombardment Squadron (Dive), 405th Bombardment Group, at Drew Field, Florida, in 1943, flying the Douglas A-24 Banshee. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron flies at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 3, 2019. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron flies at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Apr. 6, 2020. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron climbs at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11, 2019. In an air combat role, the F-16's maneuverability and combat radius exceeds that of all potential threat fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)
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A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron gains altitude at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 27, 2020. The 510th Fighter Squadron provides combat airpower on demand to U.S. and NATO combatant commanders as well as the National Command Authority in order to meet National Security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron takes off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 16, 2020. The 510th FS provides combat airpower on demand to U.S. and NATO combatant commanders as well as the National Command Authority in order to meet National Security objectives.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Operations Group flies at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 25, 2020. The unit provides combat airpower on demand to U.S. and NATO Combatant Commanders as well as the National Command Authority in order to meet National Security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron flies above Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 11, 2020. The 555th FS provides combat airpower to U.S. and NATO Combatant Commanders in order to meet national security objectives. In 1994, the fighter squadron was honored by being given the distinction of flying the greatest fighter in the world, the single seat, supersonic, multi-role, 9G F-16C. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA Kevin Sommer Giron)
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U.S. Air Force Airman Jaquinton Stewart, crew chief for the 510th Fighter Squadron, gives an F-16 pilot the ‘Buzzards’ hand signal at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Apr. 7, 2020. The 510th FS performs air and space control and force application roles of counter-air, strategic attack and counter-land, including interdiction and close-air support, with F-16CMs employing state of the art munitions in support of joint, NATO, and combined operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)
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A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Fighter Wing stands near a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 8, 2020. An all-weather capability allows the F-16 to accurately deliver ordnance during non-visual bombing conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)
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A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron gains altitude at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sep. 4, 2019. The 510th Fighter Squadron provides combat airpower on demand to U.S. and NATO combatant commanders as well as the National Command Authority in order to meet National Security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever).
A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron takes flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sep. 4, 2019. The F-16 is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

Several F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron take-off, March 7, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 510th and 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcons rely on a secure flightline to perform three to four flights daily. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)
A pilot from the 510th Fighter Squadron takes notes while maintenance Airmen explain the upkeep process of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 13, 2020. The 510th FS and 510th Aircraft Maintenance Unit joined together for a Buzzard Unity event to bolster their working relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb House)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Soldati, 510th Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, paints a buzzard on a wall at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 13, 2020. The wall was painted as a morale booster during a Buzzard Unity event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb House)
Airmen from the 510th Fighter Squadron and the 510th Aircraft Maintenance Unit paint a wall at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 13, 2020. Repainting the wall was part of the Buzzard Unity event which aimed to boost morale and camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb House)
Airmen participate in an inflatable boxing match during a Buzzard Unity event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 14, 2020. Airmen from the 510th Fighter Squadron and 510th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron came together for a two-day event to build morale and improve their working relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb House)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marco Elbo, 510th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, demonstrates F-16 Fighting Falcon maintenance steps to U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Nathan Meyer, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 13, 2020. The 510th FS and 510th Aircraft Maintenance Unit joined together for a Buzzard Unity event to bolster their working relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb House)
Italian air force Col. Vincenzo Tozzi, Aviano base commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel Lindsey, commander of the 510th Fighter Squadron, pose for a photo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 17, 2019. Col. Tozzi was Lt. Col. Lindsey’s instructor pilot while they were at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, 16 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Tucker)
From first to final flight
Italian air force Col. Vincenzo Tozzi, Aviano base commander, greets friends and family after exiting an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 17, 2019. Col. Tozzi was given a flight in an F-16 as a show of gratitude from the 31st Fighter Wing for his time as base commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Tucker)
From first to final flight
Italian air force Col. Vincenzo Tozzi, Aviano base commander, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel Lindsey, commander of the 510th Fighter Squadron, take off in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 17, 2019. Col. Tozzi was given a flight in an F-16 as a show of gratitude from the 31st Fighter Wing for his time as base commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Tucker)
From first to final flight
Italian air force Col. Vincenzo Tozzi, Aviano base commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel Lindsey, commander of the 510th Fighter Squadron, taxi to the runway in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 17, 2019. Col. Tozzi was given a flight in an F-16 as a show of gratitude from the 31st Fighter Wing for his time as base commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Tucker)
From first to final flight
Italian air force Col. Vincenzo Tozzi, Aviano base commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel Lindsey, commander of the 510th Fighter Squadron, share a toast at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 17, 2019. Col. Tozzi was Lt. Col. Lindsey’s instructor pilot while they were at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, 16 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Tucker)
From first to final flight
An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron taxis on the a flightline at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 11, 2020. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a highly maneuverable, compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attacks. The 510th FS is assigned to the 31st Operations Group which prepares fighter pilots, controllers, and support personnel to execute U.S. and NATO war plans and contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA Kevin Sommer)
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron taxis on the a flightline at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 11, 2020. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a highly maneuverable, compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attacks. The 510th FS is assigned to the 31st Operations Group which prepares fighter pilots, controllers, and support personnel to execute U.S. and NATO war plans and contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA Kevin Sommer)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Operations Group takes flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 25, 2020. In an air combat role, the F-16's maneuverability and combat radius exceeds that of all potential threat fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron flies at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 25, 2020. The unit performs air and space control and force application roles of counter-air, strategic attack and counter-land, including interdiction and close-air support, with F-16CMs employing state of the art munitions in support of the joint, NATO, and combined operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron ascends at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 25, 2020. The F-16 is able to fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft, and return to its starting point. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)
Fighting Falcons Take Off From Aviano
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron soars at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 25, 2020. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)
Fighting Falcons Take Off From Aviano
U.S. Air Force Airman Jaquinton Stewart, crew chief for the 510th Fighter Squadron, marshals a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to take off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Apr. 7, 2020. The 510th FS provides combat airpower on demand to U.S. and NATO Combatant Commanders as well as the National Command Authority in order to meet National Security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)
510th FS Stays Mission Ready
U.S. Air Force Airman Jaquinton Stewart, crew chief for the 510th Fighter Squadron, performs preflight procedures at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Apr. 7, 2020. In alignment with the new decrees put in place by the Italian government, crew chiefs at Aviano continue to ensure that the aircraft in their care is ready to fly at a moment’s notice so that pilots can safely and effectively complete their mission. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)
510th FS Stays Mission Ready
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron takes off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Apr. 6, 2020. The 31st Fighter Wing is dedicated to continuing the mission by remaining lethal and rapidly ready while operating within the parameters of Italian decrees instituted to slow the spread of COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Thomas S. Keisler)
510th FS Stays Mission Ready
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing refuel a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 8, 2020. The F-16 is able to fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft, and return to its starting point. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)
F-16 Fighting Falcon