Exercise Turbo Weasel

U.S. Air Force 555th Fighter Squadron maintainers watch F-16 Fighting Falcons land during Exercise Turbo Weasel 2025 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 20, 2025. Exercises like these enable pilots and mission planners from geographically separated units to develop and execute specialized Suppression and Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses task sets while enhancing readiness and deterring aggression across the NATO area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by senior Airman Brooke Wise)

Exercise Turbo Weasel

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Holland, 555th Fighter Squadron electrical and environmental specialist, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for refueling during Exercise Turbo Weasel 2025 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 20, 2025. Exercises like these enable pilots and mission planners from geographically separated units to develop and execute specialized Suppression and Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses task sets while enhancing readiness and deterring aggression across the NATO area of responsibility.(U.S. Air Force photo by senior Airman Brooke Wise)

Exercise Turbo Weasel

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Jaramillo, 555th Fighter Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, signals to Major ‘Trap’ Barfuss, 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon Pilot, during Exercise Turbo Weasel 2025 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 20, 2025. Turbo Weasel 2025 aims to enhance coordination between U.S. air bases across the European theater, ensuring seamless integration and rapid force projection supporting regional security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by senior Airman Brooke Wise)

Exercise Turbo Weasel

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Laboy Angel, 555th Fighter Squadron fuels distribution operator, prepares to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Turbo Weasel 2025 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 20, 2025. By integrating operations between multiple U.S. Air Force bases, Turbo Weasel 2025 enhances theater-wide responsiveness and ensures they can rapidly generate deterrence capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by senior Airman Brooke Wise)

Exercise Turbo Weasel

U.S. Air Force Capt. ‘Buffalo’ Medla, 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, waits to receive fuel during Exercise Turbo Weasel 2025 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 20, 2025. During this exercise, the 52nd and 31st Fighter Wing aimed to enhance agile combat employment between two of the premier F-16 wings under the U.S. Air Forces Europe and Africa umbrella. (U.S. Air Force photo by senior Airman Brooke Wise)

555th FS Participates in Exercise Turbo Weasel

Published March 26, 2025
By Senior Airman Brooke Wise

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- U.S. Air Force 555th Fighter Squadron maintainers watch F-16 Fighting Falcons land during Exercise Turbo Weasel 2025 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 20, 2025. Exercises like these enable pilots and mission planners from geographically separated units to develop and execute specialized Suppression and Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses task sets while enhancing readiness and deterring aggression across the NATO area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by senior Airman Brooke Wise)