31st Fighter Wing (U.S. Air Force) White Coffee Mug

The 31st Fighter Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force. It is headquartered at Aviano Air Base, Italy, and falls under the jurisdiction of Air Combat Command. Primarily, the 31st Fighter Wing's mission involves air defense and rapid-response capabilities, as it operates fighter aircraft such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber on a rotational basis. The wing also provides contingency response for U.S. European Command and NATO allies in Europe. The 31st Fighter Wing's history dates back to 1948, with multiple relocations and redesignations before reaching its current form. Its mission is vital to the defense of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries and the upholding of U.S. commitment in Europe.