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  • 31st Fighter Wing celebrates Police Week

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Security Forces Squadron display a formation used for riot control during Police Week at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 12, 2025. The demonstration included segments from drone operators, military working dog handlers and riot control team. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • 31st Fighter Wing hosts memorial ceremony for Tech. Sgt. Clemente Velasco

    A photo of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Clemente Velasco, 31st Maintenance Squadron noncommissioned officer-in-charge of maintenance operations control, is displayed at his memorial service at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. During the ceremony, Velasco was posthumously awarded MOC controller of

  • Aviano Police Week Defender's Challenge

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Security Forces Squadron run around the base track during the Police Week Defender’s Challenge at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 14, 2025. The Defender’s Challenge included a 5.5 mile ruck, sled pushes, pushing a Humvee and transporting medicine balls across base to

  • Aviano spouses rebuild community and connection

    After nearly a decade, the Spouse’s Combat Dining In made a triumphant return to Aviano Air Base, Italy, as a celebration of long-standing support and dedication within the military spouse community.Combat Dining Ins are a well-established military tradition—a spirited twist on the formal

  • Viper Week strikes Aviano AB

    Airman 1st Class Maya Rhymer, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, searches her toolbox in preparation for arming the aircraft during a competition at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 6, 2025. Aviano’s two fighter generation squadrons, the 555th and the 510th, went head-to-head in

  • Aviano AB Welcomes Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud

    U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud, Defense Health Network Europe director, treats a patient using a virtual reality set with the help of Staff Sgt. Oriana Moore, 31st Healthcare Operations Squadron pediatric technician, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 6, 2025. The 31st Medical Group was the first

  • Pride, Precision and Professionalism

    With every step, salute and flag fold, the Airmen of the 31st Fighter Wing Honor Guard carry the weight of tradition on their shoulders and they do it with pride, precision and professionalism.

  • 555th FGS Holds 2025 Dedicated Crew Chief Ceremony

    Airmen from the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron cheer for the newly appointed Dedicated Crew Chiefs during a DCC Induction Ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 2, 2025. The title of DCC honors a crew chief’s exceptional performance, marking their names on a specific jet that they will work to

  • The Return of the Lopezes

    Military service is a massive sacrifice made by those courageous enough to put service before self. For the Lopez family, that commitment is generational. At Aviano Air Base, the bond between service and family takes on a whole new meaning. Service is not just a job; it’s a family business.