Three U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, fly in formation during Exercise Combined Strike 25 along the coast of Italy, Aug. 18, 2025. During the exercise, Aviano AB integrated with RAF Lakenheath’s F-35 Lightning IIs and F-15 Strike Eagles to sharpen dogfighting skills and readiness, ensuring U.S. Air Forces Europe remains ready and postured to rely on each other to defend their areas of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)
| Date Taken: | 08.17.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 08.21.2025 04:33 |
| Photo ID: | 9269257 |
| VIRIN: | 250818-F-ZJ681-1037 |
| Resolution: | 3244x2163 |
| Size: | 3.33 MB |
| Location: | AVIANO AIR BASE, IT |
| Web Views: | 267 |
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