An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 510th Fighter Squadron from Aviano Air Base, Italy takes off at Kallax Air Base, Sweden, May 26, 2015, during Arctic Challenge Exercise 2015. Nine nations will participate durin More
Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, shakes hands with several Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing at Kallax Air Base, Sweden, June 1, 2015. Roberson thanked Airmen More
Civilian and military participants stand for the U.S. and Italian national anthems during the 510th change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 21, 2019. Military ceremonies typically begin with More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron departs from Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 13, 2020. The 510th FS conducts training exercises around Italy to enhance partner interope More
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 rapi More
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 More
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 s More
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 More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron soars above Amendola Air Base, Italy, during an Agile Combat Employment exercise, Feb. 16, 2021. During the exercise, the 555th and 5 More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 510th Fighter Squadron from Aviano Air Base, Italy takes off from Kallax Air Base, Sweden, May 26, 2015, during Arctic Challenge Exercise 2015. Nine nations will p More
Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, speaks with 31st Fighter Wing Airmen at Kallax Air Base, Sweden, June 1, 2015. Roberson thanked Airmen for their hard work du More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Benjamin S. Freeborn, outgoing commander of the 510th Fighter Squadron, recieves a medal for meritorious service during the 510th FS change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing takes off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 25, 2019. As a strategic European location, Aviano Air Base hosts a variety of aircraft, such as More
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 I More
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 maneuverab More
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 w More
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 More
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 mun More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Kyle Senn, 555th Fighter Squadron pilot, pins a warning tag onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Amendola Air Base, Italy, Feb. 16, 2021. ACE exercis More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael John Maxwell, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 510th Fighter Squadron from Aviano Air Base, Italy, before takeoff at Kal More
Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, shakes hands with Staff Sgt. Travis Edelman, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, at Kallax Air Base, Sweden June 1, More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Benjamin S. Freeborn, outgoing commander of the 510th Fighter Squadron, displays the "Buzzards" hand signal during the 510th FS change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing takes off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 25, 2019. The capability of the F-16 as an essential combat asset is shared between the 510th Fi More
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 maneuverabl More
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, d More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron takes flight during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Amendola Air Base, Italy, Feb. 17, 2021. During the exercise, Airmen enha More
F-16 Fighting Falcon’s with the 510th Fighter Squadron from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are parked on an apron at Kallax Air Base, Sweden, May 27, 2015 during Arctic Challenge Exercise 2015. Nine nations will parti More
Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, walks with 510th Fighter Squadron leadership and his staff during a visit at Kallax Air Base, Sweden, June 1, 2015. Roberson t More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard J. Nelson, commander of the 31st Operations Group, takes back a guidon from Lt. Col. Benjamin S. Freeborn, outgoing commander of the 510th Fighter Squadron, during a change of co More
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, defe More
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, strategi More
Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing return from offensive counter air training with two Italian air force F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 32° Stormo during an Agile Comb More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Gordon, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, taxis an F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 510th Fighter Squadron from Aviano Air Base, Italy, at Kallax Air Base, Sweden, May 2 More
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 provide More
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 al More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron lands during an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) exercise at Amendola Air Base, Italy, Feb. 17, 2021. ACE exercises ensure Airmen and ai More
A U.S. Air Force Airman waits for an F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 510th Fighter Squadron from Aviano Air Base, Italy, after landing at Kallax Air Base, Sweden, June 1, 2015, during Arctic Challenge Exercise 20 More
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard J. Nelson, commander of the 31st Operations Group, passes on a guidon to Lt. Col. Daniel R. Lindsey, incoming commander of the 510th Fighter Squadron, during a change of command cere More
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 co More
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 maneuverab More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Hambleton, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects the intake of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Amendola Air Base, Ita More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron takes off for Poland, Sept. 5, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 31st Fighter Wing will be participating in a joint training exercise, Ample Strike, to More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bryce Quick, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, taxis an F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 510th Fighter Squadron from Aviano Air Base, Italy, at Kallax Air Base, Sweden, More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard J. Nelson, commander of the 31st Operations Group, passes on a guidon to Lt. Col. Daniel R. Lindsey, incoming commander of the 510th Fighter Squadron, during a change of command More
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-vi More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Matthew Bender, 555th Fighter Squadron pilot, refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) exercise at Amendola Air Base, Italy, Feb. 16, 2021. ACE exercises are d More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron takes off July 12, 2013, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 510th Fighter Squadron was preparing to participate in a week-long t More
U.S. Air Force fighter pilots with the 510th Fighter Squadron from Aviano Air Base, Italy, prepare for takeoff at Kallax Air Base, Sweden, June 2, 2015, during Arctic Challenge Exercise 2015. Nine nations will More
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard J. Nelson, commander of the 31st Operations Group, takes back a guidon from Lt. Col. Benjamin S. Freeborn, outgoing commander of the 510th Fighter Squadron, during a change of comman More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Mike Rogers, 555th Fighter Squadron pilot, refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Amendola Air Base, Italy, Feb. 16, 2021. The exercise was designed to More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron taxis toward a runway July 12, 2013, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 510th Fighter Squadron was preparing to participate in a More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 510th Fighter Squadron from Aviano Air Base, Italy, prepares for takeoff at Kallax Air Base, Sweden, June 2, 2015, for Arctic Challenge Exercise 2015. Nine nations will particip More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel R. Lindsey, incoming commander of the 510th Fighter Squadron, speaks to an audience during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 21, 2019. Lindsey was previ More
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron take off July 12, 2013, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 510th Fighter Squadron was preparing to participate in a week-long trai More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Keitha Whitaker Jr., 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, removes chocks from an apron at Kallax Air Base, Sweden, June 2, 2015, during Arctic Challenge Exercise 2015. More
The 510th Fighter Squadron conducts a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 21, 2019. Lt. Col. Daniel R. Lindsey will be the new commander for the 510th FS "Buzzards". (U.S. Air Force photo More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel R. Lindsey, incoming commander of the 510th Fighter Squadron, gives a first salute to his new squadron during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 21, 2019 More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron takes off for Poland, Sept. 5, 2014 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 31st Fighter Wing will be participating in a joint training exercise, Ample Strike, to More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Austin, center, the commander of the 510th Fighter Squadron, addresses Romanian reporters April 10, 2014, after the opening ceremony for Dacian Viper 2014 at Campia Turzii, R More