Third Air Force commander, command chief visit Aviano

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, right, and his spouse Mrs. Amanda France, are briefed on the float pod inside of the 31st Medical Group Comprehensive Operational Medicine for Battle Ready Airmen clinic at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 22, 2022. The clinic houses rehabilitation equipment, such as gait retraining software, anti-gravity treadmills for rehab, recovery modalities and a float pod for sensory deprivation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Third Air Force commander, command chief visit Aviano

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Heriberto Diaz, Third Air Force command chief, shoots a weapon during an immersion at the 31st Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 22, 2022. As the Numbered Air Force’s Senior Enlisted Leader, Diaz advises the commander on issues affecting the readiness, organization, training, health, welfare, morale, development, and utilization of more than 30,000 Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Third Air Force commander, command chief visit Aviano

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, shoots a weapon during an immersion at the 31st Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 22, 2022. During his visit, France toured the 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons, the 31st SFS CATM facility, 606th Air Control Squadron, the Comprehensive Operational Medicine for Battle Ready Airmen clinic, and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Third Air Force commander, command chief visit Aviano

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Anna Jongsma, 31st Operations Support Squadron main shop aircrew flight equipment NCOIC, right, gives flight gloves to U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, before he flies in an HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 21, 2022. France is a command pilot with more than 2,900 hours in the F-15 Eagle, F-22 Raptor and F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Third Air Force commander, command chief visit Aviano

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron flies over Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 21, 2022. U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, and other 3rd AF leadership had the opportunity to fly in an HH-60G and became familiar with the 56th RQS mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Third Air Force commander, command chief visit Aviano

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Heriberto Diaz, Third Air Force command chief, waves from an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 22, 2022. During his visit, Diaz toured the 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons, the 31st Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility, 606th Air Control Squadron, the Comprehensive Operational Medicine for Battle Ready Airmen clinic and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Mrs. Amanda France, Third Air Force commander’s spouse, left, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, 3rd AF commander, prepares to fly in an HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 21, 2022. During his visit France flew in an HH-60G and toured different facilities across Aviano AB, learning about each mission set. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Third Air Force commander, command chief visit Aviano

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, and his spouse Mrs. Amanda France, pose for a photo before flying in an HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 21, 2022. France and other Third Air Force leadership toured the 56th RQS and learned about the squadron’s mission sets and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Third Air Force commander, command chief visit Aviano

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Faraone, 606th Air Control Squadron commander, middle-right, briefs U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, right, and Third Air Force leadership, left, on 606th ACS equipment and capabilities at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 22, 2022. This 606th ACS unit is comprised of more than 400 Airmen from 25 diverse Air Force specialty codes and $173M of rapidly deployable equipment including two TPS-75 radars, long-haul communications equipment, generators, tactical vehicles and a computer-based information system providing a real-time battlespace picture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Adam Hawkins, 56th Rescue Squadron commander, briefs U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, on the 56th RQS mission and capabilities at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 21, 2022. The 56th RQS provides a rapidly-deployable, worldwide combat rescue and reaction force response utilizing HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, receive a mission brief at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 21, 2022. The mission of the 31st Fighter Wing, is to deter through safe, secure, and effective operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, poses for a photo with individuals assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing who were recognized for exceptional performance at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 21, 2022. Third Air Force exercises delegated authorities over assigned forces that include personnel management, General Courts Martial Convening Authority, and advising subordinate commands on requirements, programs and budget. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Third Air Force commander, command chief visit Aviano

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, right, greets U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 21, 2022. During his visit, France toured the 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons, the 31st Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility, 606th Air Control Squadron, Comprehensive Operational Medicine for Battle Ready Airmen clinic and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Katelyn Ramsey, 57th Rescue Squadron aviation resource management NCOIC, middle, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Francis Hallada, 57th Rescue Squadron commander, right, brief Third Air Force leadership at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 22, 2022. The 57th RQS provides personnel recovery, combat search and rescue, civil search and rescue and casualty evacuation subject matter experts to fulfill USEUCOM, USAFRICOM and NATO security cooperation requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Third Air Force commander, command chief visit Aviano

Published Nov. 23, 2022
By Senior Airman Jessica Blair, Senior Airman Brooke Moeder, Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, right, and his spouse Mrs. Amanda France, are briefed on the float pod inside of the 31st Medical Group Comprehensive Operational Medicine for Battle Ready Airmen clinic at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 22, 2022. The clinic houses rehabilitation equipment, such as gait retraining software, anti-gravity treadmills for rehab, recovery modalities and a float pod for sensory deprivation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)