News Search

News

  • Aviano Air Base holds POW/MIA Recognition Day

    A U.S.-Italian Air Forces joint retreat ceremony and an approximate six-mile 'ruck sack' march held here Sept. 18, 2009, wrapped up a series of POW/MIA events held throughout the week reminding the base of those who have sacrificed so much for their country. Observances of National POW/MIA

  • 31st MUNS receives SECDEF award, re-designates to 731st MUNS

    One of three 31st Maintenance Group units here who were a part of a process which re-designated two units in July and August, was selected to receive the 2009 Secretary of Defense Field-level Maintenance Award--small category.On July 31, the first re-designation took place changing the 31st

  • Wing commander promoted to brigadier general

    Colonel Charles Q. Brown Jr., 31st Fighter Wing commander, pinned on his first star during a promotion ceremony here Sept. 18, 2009.Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, 3rd Air Force commander, Ramstein Air Base, Germany presided over the ceremony. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced Brig. Gen. Brown's

  • 724th AMS opens doors to new NATO terminal

    Air Mobility Command's 724th Air Mobility Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy processed their first passengers this week following the opening of the new passenger and air freight terminal Sept. 10.The new 34,000-plus square-foot facility is located approximately a quarter-mile down the street past

  • Aviano's Finest - U.S. Civilian Category

    Name: Evan Chiverton Unit: 31st Maintenance Operations Squadron Duty Title: Resource Advisor How long have you worked for the military? 1 year Hometown City, State and/or Country: Alamo, Calif. How do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission? I support the 31st Fighter Wing mission as a resource

  • Aviano's Finest - Italian Civilian Category

    Name: Oscar Bosser Unit: 31st Maintenance Operations Squadron Duty Title: Management Assistant How long have you worked at Aviano Air Base? Approximately 18 years Name of town/city and Italian province you are from: Polcenigo, Italy How do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission? I support the

  • Aviano's Finest - Military Category

    Name: Airman 1st Class Aaron O'Connor Unit: 31st Maintenance Operations Squadron Duty Title: Aircraft Maintenance Scheduler How long have you worked for the military? Two years Hometown City, State and/or Country: Houston, Texas How do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission? I manage all aircraft

  • Annual festival strengthens U.S.-Italian relations

    More than 1,600 Italians from the surrounding areas and American Airmen and thier families assigned to Aviano Air Base participated in the 8th Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival Sept. 5 in the town of Roveredo, Italy. The annual festival is held to promote friendship between the American