A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 11, 2025. An airman assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano died April 25, 2025, base officials said in a statement. The cause of death is under investigation and the airman’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. (Zachary Jakel/U.S. Air Force)

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy — An airman assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing died early Friday, base officials said in a statement.

The cause of death is under investigation and the airman’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, according to the statement.

Italian media outlet Ansa reported that the 29-year-old airman collapsed outside a nightclub in Montereale Valcellina and was pronounced dead at a hospital in Pordenone.

Base officials declined to answer questions seeking further information. “We offer our deepest condolences on this loss,” wing commander Brig. Gen. Tad Clark said in the statement. “Helping our family and team during this difficult time is our top priority right now, and we will share further information as soon as possible.”