Under Secretary of the Air Force visits Aviano Air Base; emphasizes readiness and warfighter mindset
Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visited Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 25, 2026, to learn how the 31st Fighter Wing prepares its personnel and resources to support United States, NATO and Allied objectives throughout the region. His visit is part of a larger European theater immersion to engage with warriors in action. The visit highlighted the wing’s focus on maintaining readiness through capable leaders, disciplined Airmen and a culture centered on mission execution. As the United States Air Force prepares for increasingly complex operating environments, developing Airmen who can adapt, lead and perform under pressure remains critical to sustaining combat effectiveness.
Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visited Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 25, 2026, to learn how the 31st Fighter Wing prepares its personnel and resources to support United States, NATO and Allied objectives throughout the region. His visit is part of a larger European theater immersion to engage with warriors in action.
The visit highlighted the wing’s focus on maintaining readiness through capable leaders, disciplined Airmen and a culture centered on mission execution. As the United States Air Force prepares for increasingly complex operating environments, developing Airmen who can adapt, lead and perform under pressure remains critical to sustaining combat effectiveness.
