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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Wood, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 25, 2022. The flight will support NATO’s enhanced air policing mission; integrate with allies and partners in the Black Sea region in an increased defensive posture along NATO’s border and to reinforce regional security. (Natalie Stanley/Air Force)

F-16C jet suffers in-flight emergency, lands safely at Aviano

Base operations have largely returned to normal, an Aviano spokesperson said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

19 months ago

F-16s from ‘Triple Nickel’ and 510th train with first European air unit to acquire F-35s

The 32° Stormo is the first air unit in Europe to acquire the F-35 aircraft.

3 years ago

Triple Nickel wraps up Bulgarian air patrolling mission

Enhanced Air Policing aims to shore up NATO's eastern flank, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine and annexation of Crimea.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

How the Triple Nickel went toe-to-toe with Bulgarian MiGs at Thracian Viper

The 555th Fighter Squadron from Aviano told the Bulgarians to hit them with their best shot — and they'd do the same.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

After ISIS: How the Air Force’s CENTCOM mission is changing

After five years of hard fighting to beat back ISIS, the Air Force is transitioning to a new role in the Middle East.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Storied ‘Triple Nickel’ fighter squadron deploys to Middle East

The squadron’s F-16 Flying Falcons are flying out of Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar “to provide war-winning airpower and deterrence to the region.”

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

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