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Italian Maj. Gen. Marco Lant (left), Italian Air Force Combat Forces commander, and Maj. Daniele Cantori (right), 62nd Fighter Squadron Italian detachment commander, pose for a photo, Oct. 7, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The visit reinforced the partnership between the U.S. and Italian Air Forces, particularly as Lant supervises all Italian AF tactical wings. The 56th Fighter Wing continues its role as a vital training hub for allied nations, shaping the world's greatest F-35A Lightning II pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)