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  • Aviano postal team earns Air Force Award through teamwork

    The Airmen behind the Aviano Air Base Post Office transformed one of the U.S. Air Force’s most challenging overseas postal operations into one of its best, earning the Air Force Postal Flight of the Year award through teamwork, problem-solving and a commitment to excellence.The award recognizes the

  • Prime BEEF keeps the 31 CES ready

    U.S. Air Force 31st Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen assemble the interior edges of a small shelter system during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 18, 2026. Prime BEEF maintains and enhances the squadron's proficiency in the assembly, disassembly and

  • 31 FW honors Aviano AB officers following final flights

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Andre Golson, 31st Operations Support Squadron weapons and tactics chief, steps from a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon following his final flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 3, 2026. Golson’s final flight served as a tribute to his years of dedicated service, leadership

  • 57 RQS enhances underwater operations through Artemis training

    A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron based out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, ascends using a dive elevator after completing a training dive in Medulin, Croatia, June 11, 2026. The dive elevator allows divers wearing heavy equipment to safely and efficiently return to the

  • 57 RQS develops future dive supervisors during deep dive training

    A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron adjusts a wetsuit before a dive in Medulin, Croatia,June 10, 2026. Divers ensured exposure protection and gear fit properly before entering the water to maximize safety and performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class

  • Polcenigo recognizes U.S. Olympic athlete and resident

    (From left to right) Erika Padella, Polcenigo council majority leader, Antonio Del Fiol, Polcenigo mayor, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelly Curtis, 31st Communications Squadron knowledge operations technician, and U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing commander, pose for a photo after a

  • 57 RQS strengthens combat dive readiness through buoyancy training

    U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, oversee pre-dive procedures before a training dive in Medulin, Croatia,June 9, 2026. The training allowed pararescuemen to refine dive fundamentals and maintain operational readiness through realistic maritime

  • 606th ACS exercises distributed command and control during AK26

    Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, exercised distributed command-and-control operations during Astral Knight 2026, validating their ability to rapidly deploy and operate tactical air battle management capabilities from multiple locations, June 1-12, 2026.