U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Maintenance Group conduct maintenance operations at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 17, 2026. The 31st MXG generates combat-ready Airmen, aircraft and equipment while providing expeditionary maintenance, munitions support and specialized expertise to sustain combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force video by A1C Gabrielle Hain)
An active-duty Airman assigned to the 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, was pronounced dead at Lake Barcis, Italy, August 8, 2026.