Wyvern Weekly

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VIENNA HIGH ALERT
Vienna Police announced that there is a credible but non-specific threat of attacks against Vienna churches, based on Austrian intelligence sources. As a precautionary measure, there will be increased presence of police forces throughout the city, some with specialized equipment. The duration of the increased deployment has not yet been determined. Vienna police will issue warnings if there are more specific threats.
Actions to take:
• Keep a low profile
• Monitor local media for updates.
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Follow the instructions of authorities and road signs regarding closures and detours.
• Review your personal security plans.
• Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible.
For further assistance or questions:
U.S. Embassy Vienna – Consular Section
Parkring 12A, Vienna, 1190, Austria
+43 1 313-39-7535 (weekdays 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
+43 1 313-39-0 (after hours, weekends and holidays)
ConsulateVienna@state.gov
Embassy website: at.usembassy.gov
 

WYVERN 1 PODCAST

Join Brig. Gen. Clark in Return with Honor, the first-ever Wyvern 1 Podcast where the 31st Fighter Wing Commander will engage the Wyvern Nation on relevant topics, issues, and leadership principles. You can currently listen to the podcasts on the AFN Go app and Spotify.

Episode #1 Return with Honor: In “Return with Honor”, Brig. Gen. Tad Clark discusses the deeply rooted origins of the 31st Fighter Wing motto, its meaning, and both professional and personal applications for our daily lives.

Episode #2 Thrive: In episode 2, “Thrive”, Brig. Gen. Tad Clark and Capt. Ty Williams discuss one of the 31st Fighter Wing’s cultural tenants, Thrive. Recorded just before the holidays, they discuss what it means to thrive in the various aspects of our lives, and how we can deliberately approach the new year with a “Thrive” mindset.  

LOCAL EVENTS UPCOMING:

Suicide Intervention Skills Training 
Where: Wyvern Spark Lab
When:  March 7 & 8 at 8:00 a.m.
            May 2 & 3 at 8:00 a.m. 
            July 11 & 12 at 8:00 a.m. 
            Sept. 5 & 6 at 8:00 a.m. 



INFORMATION:
TEACHER OF THE MONTH
Does one of your kids have an exceptional teacher you think deserves to be recognized? Submit them for Teacher of the Month in the Grapevine!
Submission link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RHZPTPZ
Questions? Contact the School Liaison Office at 0434306084 or aviano.slo@us.af.mil
Coaches needed
Youth basketball coaches needed for the ages 5-14. The season runs from Jan. 16 - March 23. For any coach inquiries, please email avianoyouthsports@gmail.com 
 
Aviano Middle-High School invites you out to participate in the home games held in the high school gym this winter season 
  • Wrestling - Feb. 10 at 10:00 a.m. 
  • Basketball - Feb. 10 at 10:00 a.m.

HOUSING AND FMS
For Housing matters, the email is: 31fw.housing@us.af.mil
For FMS matters, the email is: 31ces.ceihf.avianofurnishings@us.af.mil
FMS Appliance Repair: Since 1 December 2023, after-hours call out service for appliances have ended. Please continue to email our customer service techs at: 31CES.CEIHF.AvianoFurnishings@us.af.mil & they will schedule appointments during duty hours. For stove gas leaks, turn off valve & contact local fire dept. For refrigerator issues contact 0434-30-5636 Option 1 for further instructions. For Washer leak/issues, turn off the water valve/soak up any water and contact FMS for an appt. If you are taking leave or going TDY, please ensure you have someone checking on your home regularly. Most home electric panels here in Italy are not equipped to automatically switch your electricity. We highly recommend routine cleaning for your government issued appliances.  Refrigerators: Clean interior 2X a month/Exterior as needed.  Stoves: Clean cooking surface & inside oven after every use.  Dryers: Small filters after every use, condenser filter monthly.  Leave door open when not in use.  Washers: Run cleaning cycle monthly at hottest temperature & leave door open when not in use. Check/Clean soap dish and filter monthly. You can send your Appliance Repair requests to the following Org Box: 31ces.ceihf.avianofurnishings@us.af.mil

 

Vehicle Registration, Soggiorno, and Reports and Analysis Hours of Operation Change:

Mon-Friday 0730-1530
Every third Thursday 0730-1200
Closed Holidays, Family days, and Wyvern Way days
 
NEW Vehicle Registration Process:
The Vehicle Registration Office is pleased to announce that we have transitioned to allowing customers apply for initial vehicle registration services online.  All you must do is scan the applicable QR code/click appropriate link, follow the instructions, and submit your application.  Once we receive your application and supporting documents, you will receive an email when your request has been processed and is ready for pickup.
 
Vehicles Shipped with VPC Application: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/behkw2Tv3j
Vehicle Driven from EU Country Application: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/M4RQeDDS6i
Vehicles Purchased from Italian Dealer/Private Owner Application: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/FN5sduVhtp
Vehicles Purchased from U.S. Dealership New/Used Application: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/ys2VtNkgCB

THE WING HISTORY OFFICE
Is collecting historical photos of Aviano Air Base and 31st Fighter Wing to expand the Wing Archive. Historical photos are used for brochures, briefings, and displays to further historical knowledge about the base and unit. Submissions can come from anyone in the community. Please submit photos through the History Office Sharepoint site: https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/Aviano/31FW/HO Click on "Submit Historical Photos" and upload them to the library on that page.


MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS
CSAF directed his Air Staff and all MAJCOM command teams to assign personnel to a Cross-Functional Team designed to cut bureaucracy and get initiatives directly in front of our AF leaders and tasked for action. Below you will find a link to the DAF press release which has a link at the bottom open to all Airmen and Guardians to submit initiatives that they believe are actionable items that will help remove barriers to Mental Health, Wellness or Resiliency in our force. These will be seen and reviewed at the highest levels of leadership in the Air Force so here is your chance to drive meaningful change.
All the submissions are reviewed before being placed in front of leadership so please refrain from submitting items that are not related to the Sprint or that have already been addressed or are in the process of being evaluated (I.E. Beards….).
https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3476489/department-of-the-air-force-takes-action-on-barriers-to-mental-health-wellness/


FURNISHINGS MANAGEMENT
-Friendly reminder from your FMS Team: Customers are responsible for ensuring all appliances/furniture loaned to you by the Government are properly cared for. This includes regular cleaning of appliances; stoves - after every use, refrigerators - weekly, washers/dryers - filters after every use and rubber seal monthly. This is to prevent staining and odors that cannot be removed. If you would like to learn how to keep your appliances clean please stop by our warehouse for a quick demo.
-If you are taking Leave or going TDY, please ensure you have someone checking on your home regularly. Most home electric panels here in Italy are not equipped to automatically switch your electricity back on after an outage. During the summer months, we replace an average of 10 refrigerators due to electrical outages at a cost of $10K per year. Customers are responsible for ensuring all items loaned to you by the Government are properly cared for.
-PCS season is here, please ensure you clean your appliances at least one day prior to your pick-up appointment. If you don't have time, there are cleaning companies in the local area to assist you. We appreciate your support.

31st MEDICAL GROUP
The 31st MDG is undergoing some changes that may impact some Wyvern Nation members. This change is heavily influenced by the transition to MHS GENESIS and the resulting limited appointment availability. Beginning 1 September, 31st MDG will return to the Defense Health Agency’s space-available care policy. Patients who are empaneled to a Primary Care Manager (PCM) will not be impacted. However, some government civilian, contractor, and retiree population will experience a change in available services. The number one priority is to provide safe and reliable medical care--a healthy PCM-patient relationship includes the ability to manage all aspects of health, including care for chronic conditions, referrals, preventive medicine, and medication management. The inability to assign Space-A patients to a PCM limits the capability to provide the highest caliber of care. Please see the attached documents for more information on this change.
What can you do right now?
• If you are unsure about your beneficiary status, you can call the Tricare office (0434-30-5067) or International SOS (+44-20-8762-8384) to inquire.
• If you are a Tricare Select or Tricare for Life beneficiary, you can opt into the Tricare Plus program to be empaneled to a 31st MDG Primary Care Manager.
• If you are a Space-A patient, you can establish care with an off-base Primary Care Manager. The Tricare office has a list of providers to get you started.
The 31st MDG is currently offering appointments for patients wanting to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments are available for patients ages 6 months - 5 years, and patients over the age of 12. 
Patients 6 months - 5 years of age: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4CAAA72EABFF2-46479375-pfizer
Patients 12 years and older: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4CAAA72EABFF2-46479384-pfizer


AFN NOW TV APP
The “AFN Now” TV App is Now Available to all DoD – Stream your favorite TV series, reality shows, news, sports, and movies for Free.
1. Make sure your Profile in DEERS is up to date to reflect that you are stationed in Europe/Italy via https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/ .
2. Download the “AFN Now” app via the App Store / Google Play and register via https://afn-now.myafn.mil/.
3. Enjoy watching!
“AFN Now” Help Desk: 571-559-1415 or dma.meade.hqdma.mbx.afn-now-service-desk@mail.mil. Did you know you can also listen to AFN radio on the go or at your computer via https://afngo.net/. The app can also be download via the App Sore or Google Play. Check out the AFN Aviano Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/AFNAviano) for more details.

AF CONNECT
Download the US Air Force Connect app from iOS App Store and Google Play Store and search for 31st Fighter Wing and make it your "favorite" when you click on the star on the bottom right, to get localized information.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

AVIANO HONOR GUARD RECRUITING
Aviano Honor Guard is looking for new members! Anyone who is interested in becoming an integral part of Wyvern Nation's various events and ceremonies or just looking for more information you can attend the Honor Guard's training sessions, which are every Wednesday at 1600 at the Mensa Building (Bldg. 1467), and can be found on the first floor next to the Chapel Office.


AVIANO RESOURCES AND TRAINING


WYVERN UNIVERSITY COURSES
Below you will find the Wyvern University Weekly Professional Development Courses being offered. These courses are also designed for civilians (local nationals, contractors, GS) and dependents (14 and up). *BYO lunch optional* Civilian clothes are authorized.
Sign up for classes using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4daea829aaf4c61-wyvern

MENTAL HEALTH AND RESILIENCY RESOURCES
Mental health and resiliency is always of utmost importance. We want our Airmen and Families to make use of any resources and opportunities that are available, as well as know where to go to get help. Check out our Wyvern Resiliency page at https://www.aviano.af.mil/About-Us/Community-Support-Agencies for several resources, contact information, and tips to stay mentally ready. You can reach the Mental Health office at 0434-30-5321 during duty hours. For after-hours calls, you can call the Command Post at 0434-30-3100 for emergency situations. The Military & Family Life Counseling is still offering in-person and virtual counseling. You can make an appointment by calling 0434-30-5407 or DSN 632-5407. If you’d like to speak to a Chaplain you can reach them at 0434-30-5211 during duty hours. For after hours calls, you can call the Command Post at 0434-30-3100 to be patched directly with the on-duty Chaplain.

SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING
There are two training venues: self-paced and small group training. Upon completion there is a QR where you can request a certificate from AFPC on their public access site: https://www.resilience.af.mil/Programs/Equipping-Families/
Self-Paced training: Approximately 22 minutes divided between five modules/videos, with two questions below the videos to help practice recognizing warning signs during the video. The final module has a place for you to provide feedback and request a certificate from AFPC.
Small Group training: Resource handout that can be printed, a video with pauses to allow facilitation of discussion, and a small group discussion guide for the facilitator with handouts for small group discussion guidance. There is also a QR code to provide feedback and request a certificate from AFPC.

VICINI AMERICANI SUGGESTED EVENTS FOR UPCOMING WEEKEND
  1. CARNEVALE in VENICE: https://carnevale.venezia.it/
  2. CARNEVALE in GAIARINE: https://www.facebook.com/festeggiamenti.san.rocco/
  3. CARNIVAL PARTY in PORDEN0NE: https://www.facebook.com/events/830457705516806/
  4. KIDS CARNEVALE in SACILE: https://www.facebook.com/ComunediSacile/
  5. CARNIVAL DINNER in CORDENONS: https://www.facebook.com/bierengel/
  6. FIESTA LATINA: https://www.facebook.com/CoopersUsago/
  7. PORK FESTIVAL in VIVARO: https://www.facebook.com/GelindoVivaro/
  8. LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC @ THE RANCH: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068860638287
  9. SNOWY SUNDAY – DJ SET, FOOD & FUN BY THE SKI SLOPES: https://www.facebook.com/events/290602457358376
  10. TRADITIONAL CARNEVALE in SAPPADA: https://www.facebook.com/PlodarVosenocht/
  11. TRADITIONAL CARNEVALE in VAL RESIA:  https://www.facebook.com/proloco.valresia
  12. CARNEVALE in MANIAGO: https://www.facebook.com/p/Carnevale-dei-Ragazzi-Maniago-100065008471192/
  13. GUIDED WALKS & HIKES: www.prealpicansiglio.it
  14. SUNDAY NIGHT’S DJ SET, FOOD & DRINKS in PORCIA: https://www.facebook.com/events/349236947995965/
  15. LIVE MUSIC VENUES: https://www.facebook.com/events/714232494112563 //  https://www.facebook.com/events/411548617878900 // https://www.facebook.com/events/1361399247835194 // https://www.facebook.com/events/884214930160393
  16. CLUBS CLUBS CLUBS: https://www.facebook.com/matissediscolounge/ // https://instagram.com/papi_0n/ // https://www.facebook.com/opiumpordenone/
  17. CARNEVALE AT THE PARK: https://www.facebook.com/parcoruraledisanfloriano/
  18. BIKERS’ CARNIVAL PARTY in ZOPPOLA: https://www.facebook.com/Kurgansfriuli/
  19. UDINE COMICS & GAMES: https://www.facebook.com/UdineComicsandGames/
  20. LATIN NIGHT in FONTANAFREDDA: https://www.facebook.com/mamafelasas/
  21. CARNEVALE COMMUNITY DINNER in ROVEREDO: https://www.facebook.com/pro.roveredo/
    Current as of: February 8, 2024