From left, Capt. Andrew Olsen, commanding officer, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT) and Ed Balsamo, counsel, NAVFAC EURAFCENT, pose for a photo during the Joint Mixed Commission (JMC) meeting at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 15, 2026. The JMC provides the formal framework for coordinating major military construction projects, real estate agreements, and environmental compliance, ensuring the success of the common defense mission between the two nations. NAVFAC EURAFCENT’s commanding officer serves as the chairman of the U.S. Construction Mixed Commission, handling the strategic and diplomatic coordination required to operate on Italian soil. NAVFAC EURAFCENT supports fleet commanders by providing engineering assessments and agile acquisition strategy, constructing and maintaining shore infrastructure, and maximizing force readiness to enhance warfighter capability. (U.S. Navy photo by Joint Mixed Commission.)
| Date Taken: | 01.14.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.21.2026 06:05 |
| Photo ID: | 9485922 |
| VIRIN: | 260115-N-N2115-1040 |
| Resolution: | 1500x2000 |
| Size: | 750.09 KB |
| Location: | AVIANO, IT |
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