31 FW Strengthens community during Spirit of the Chaplains 4K

Participants walk during the Spirit of the Chaplains 4K at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 30, 2025. The event strengthened the community and boosted morale while remembering the four Chaplains who selflessly sacrificed their lives for U.S. Army Soldiers during World War II on Feb. 3, 1943. (U.S. Air

Aviano AB Wing chief tours K9 Unit

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Hain, 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs Apprentice, works with a military working dog on bite training during a K9 demonstration at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 24, 2026. Military working dogs conduct explosive and drug searches, search and recoveries,

Aviano AB celebrates new food pantry opening

Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing gave back to the community through a new food pantry program that was launched on May 4 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, to support service members and families facing food insecurity and financial hardship.

Denarii et Pactum exercise strengthens deployable finance and contracting readiness at Aviano AB

Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing strengthened expeditionary finance and contracting capabilities during Exercise Denarii et Pactum April 28–29, 2026, at Aviano Air Base, Italy.Denarii et Pactum, Latin for money and agreements, is a first-of-its-kind exercise in the U.S. Air Forces in Europe. This

Aviano strengthens emergency response capabilities alongside Italian partners

Italian paramedics provide medical care for a simulated victim during a major accident response exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 30, 2026. The MARE is a continued collaboration and integration with local Italian partners to improve synergy across various organizations in the event of an

ITAF leaders and local officials build relationships at Aviano AB

Aviano AB honors Airmen and civilians at 1st Quarter Awards

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing sing the Air Force song to conclude the 1st Quarter Wing Awards ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 24, 2026. The ceremony recognized outstanding Airmen and civilian personnel for their achievements, professionalism and contributions to mission

Aviano AB throws Month of the Military Child Parade

A Child Development Center employee pulling a children's wagon during the Month of the Military Child parade at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 17, 2026. Throughout April, the Department of Defense recognizes the resilience and sacrifices of military children in support of their service member

Engineers lead the way: 31st CES restores water, protects Aviano’s mission

Airmen from the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron have been hard at work restoring and safeguarding water systems across Aviano Air Base, Italy, following recent outages. Their ingenuity ensures fire protection capability, mission readiness and safe drinking water across the entire installation.

56th RQS enhances skills during SERE training

U.S. Air Force Capt. Paul Dudnaki, 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, is hoisted to safety by a HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter during a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 9, 2026. The scenario replicated real-world personnel recovery