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A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing takes off from RAF Mildenhall, England, July 22, 2020. The aircraft integrated with Air Force and Navy assets over the Black Sea, demonstrating U.S. forces’ commitment to allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)
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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing refuels an MC-130J Commando II from the 352d Special Operations Wing over the Black Sea, July 22, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker and MC-130J Commando II conducted operations in the Black Sea, which demonstrates U.S. forces’ commitment to our allies and partners in the Black Sea region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lexie West)
USS Porter and an MC-130J from the 352d Special Operations Wing participate in an integrated, all-domain operations, while in support of exercise Sea Breeze 2020 onboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), July 20, 2020. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its eighth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by USS Porter)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to 31st Fighter Wing, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, England, over the Black Sea, July 22, 2020. The aircraft conducted operations over the Black Sea integrating with assets across all domains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to 31st Fighter Wing, breaks away after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, England, over the Black Sea, July 22, 2020. The aircraft conducted operations over the Black Sea integrating with assets across all domains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)
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Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to 31st Fighter Wing and three Romanian F-16s fly alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, England, over Romania July 22, 2020. The aircraft demonstrated the ability of U.S. forces to operate within international boundaries in the Black Sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)
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Three Romanian F-16s fly alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, England, over Romania July 22, 2020. The aircraft conducted operations over the Black Sea integrating with assets across all domains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to 31st Fighter Wing, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, England, over the Black Sea, July 22, 2020. The aircraft demonstrated the ability of U.S. forces to operate within international boundaries in the Black Sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to 31st Fighter Wing, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, England, over the Black Sea, July 22, 2020. The aircraft demonstrated the ability of U.S. forces to operate within international boundaries in the Black Sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)
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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing refuels an MC-130J Commando II from the 352d Special Operations Wing over the Black Sea, July 22, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker and MC-130J Commando II conducted operations in the Black Sea, which demonstrates U.S. forces’ commitment to our allies and partners in the Black Sea region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lexie West)
Senior Airman Corey Marion, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, reads a flight plan prior to take off at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 22, 2020. A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, flew operations over the Black Sea integrating with assets across all domains demonstrating the ability of U.S. forces to operate with international boundaries in the Black Sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver )
A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, rests on the flight line prior to takeoff at RAF Milldenhall, England, July 22, 2020. The KC-135 flew operations over the Black Sea integrating with assets across all domains demonstrating the ability of U.S. forces to operate with international boundaries in the Black Sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Logan Ingersoll, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot performs a pre flight inspection prior to takeoff at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 22, 2020. The KC-135 assigned to the 100th Air Refuelnig Wing flew operations over the Black Sea integrating with assets across all domains demonstrating the ability of U.S. forces to operate with international boundaries in the Black Sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Logan Ingersoll, left, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot and Maj. Lonnie Hayes, right, 351st ARS instructor pilot, go through a pre flight checklist on a KC-135 assigned to the 100th Refueling Wing at RAF Milldenhall, England, July 22, 2020. The KC-135 flew operations over the Black Sea integrating with assets across all domains demonstrating the ability of U.S. forces to operate with international boundaries in the Black Sea.
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joel Bradley, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to refuel aircraft from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing over the Black Sea, July 22, 2020. Operating within the Black Sea enhances the interoperability of U.S. forces across all domains with credible forces to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joel Bradley, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, reads an air refueling checklist over the Black Sea, July 22, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, flew operations over the Black Sea integrating with assets across all domains demonstrating the ability of U.S. forces to operate with international boundaries in the Black Sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joel Bradley, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, looks out for F-16s from the 31st Fighter Wing over the Black Sea, July 22, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, flew operations over the Black Sea integrating with assets across all domains demonstrating the ability of U.S. forces to operate with international boundaries in the Black Sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)
A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing over the Black Sea, July 22, 2020. The KC-135 and F-16 enabled operations in the Black Sea, which demonstrates U.S. forces commitment to our allies and partners in the Black Sea region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)
A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Squadron, flies in formation along with F-16 Flying Falcon aircraft from the 31st Fighter Wing and the Romanian Air Force, over Romania, July 22, 2020. Operating together enhances the interoperability of U.S. forces across all domains with credible forces to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)
A KC-135 assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, prepares to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing over the Black Sea, July 22, 2020. The KC-135 enabled operations in the Black Sea, which demonstrates U.S. forces commitment to our allies and partners in the Black Sea region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)
A KC-135 assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, prepares to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing over the Black Sea, July 22, 2020. The KC-135 and F-16 enabled operations in the Black Sea, which demonstrates U.S. forces commitment to our allies and partners in the Black Sea region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)
A KC-135 assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, prepares to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing over the Black Sea, July 22, 2020. The KC-135 and F-16 enabled operations in the Black Sea, which demonstrates U.S. forces commitment to our allies and partners in the Black Sea region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing flies over the Black Sea, July 22, 2020. The F-16 flew operations over the Black Sea integrating with assets across all domains demonstrating the ability of U.S. forces to operate within international boundaries in the Black Sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 2, 2020. F-16s from the 510th FS flew integrated training missions alongside the USS Porter in the Black Sea which were designed to train U.S. forces to operate while executing multi-domain operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rebeccah Woodrow)
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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, July 22, 2020. The F-16 enabled operations in the Black Sea, which demonstrates U.S. forces commitment to our allies and partners in the Black Sea region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Halbert)
F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron participate in a joint training mission in the Black Sea with the Arleigh Burke class, guided-missile destroyer, USS Porter (DDG 78). U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with joint, allied, and interagency partners in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of USS Porter)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 22, 2020. The F-16 flew operations over the Black Sea integrating with assets across all domains demonstrating the ability of U.S. forces to operate within international boundaries in the Black Sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Halbert)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 22, 2020. The F-16 flew operations over the Black Sea integrating with assets across all domains demonstrating the ability of U.S. forces to operate within international boundaries in the Black Sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Halbert)

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)
F-16s Soar Above Aviano
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)
Fighting Falcons Take Off From Aviano
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)
Fighting Falcons Take Off From Aviano
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)
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