The 31st Fighter Wing (31 FW) is a United States Air Force unit assigned to the United States Air Forces in Europe major command and the Third Air Force. It is stationed at Aviano Air Base, Italy, a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) base run by the Italian Air Force. In peacetime, the 31st FW prepares for its combat role by maintaining aircraft and personnel in a high state of readiness. The commander of the 31st Fighter Wing is Brigadier General Tad D. Clark. The Command Chief Master Sergeant is Chief Master Sergeant Jeremy L. Unterseher.