USAF rotations to and from the Middle East continue. Today, 12 F-16s from Aviano returned to Italy, supported by tanker aircraft, including KC-135s operating from Sigonella.
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Aviano F-16s Return to Italy as New Fighter Package Heads for the Middle East
Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16Cs from Aviano Air Base have returned to Italy after apparently operating from the Gulf region for the past two months. The redeployment took place in the early hours of t…
September 2, 2026 334 2
