Italian air force Col. Marco Schiattoni, ITAF base commander, waits for Air Force Gen. James Hecker, Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, to arrive at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 6, 2022. The mission of the 31st Fighter Wing is to deter through safe, secure, effective operations, win the current fight and be ready to win the next fight. In peacetime, the 31st FW prepares for its combat role by maintaining aircraft and personnel in a high state of readiness.

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