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Aviano’s Fire Department Showcases Interoperability with Allied Nations

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryant Goulsby, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron Firefighter, stands by prior to a live fire exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 12, 2022. The live fire exercise was part of this year’s Fire Prevention Week. Fire Prevention Week is designed to inform people on how to stay safe in the event of a fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)
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Aviano’s Fire Department Showcases Interoperability with Allied Nations

A U.S. Air Force firefighter with the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron prepares for a live fire exercise during the annual Fire Prevention Week at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 12, 2022. The live fire exercise was part of this year’s Fire Prevention Week. Fire Prevention Week is designed to inform people on how to stay safe in the event of a fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)
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Aviano’s Fire Department Showcases Interoperability with Allied Nations

U.S. Air Force, Italian, and Slovenian air force firefighters tour a fire training building during their visit to Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 12, 2022. The tour was held prior to a live fire training demonstration to showcase 31st Fighter Wing capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)
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Aviano’s Fire Department Showcases Interoperability with Allied Nations

Slovenian Air Force and Italian firefighters speak with U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Timothy Sherrod, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron assistant chief of fire prevention, about different procedures and training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 12, 2022. The discussion was held prior to a live fire training demonstration to showcase our capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)
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From puppy to patrol: the life of a military working dog

Kay, 31st Security Forces military working dog, and Senior Airman Ian Moran, 31st Security Forces military working dog handler, pose for a photo during a training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 28, 2022. MWDs and their handlers must go through rapport training early on to build trust and familiarity, enabling them to perform training and later detection and patrol duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)
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From puppy to patrol: the life of a military working dog

Kay, 31st Security Forces military working dog, and Senior Airman Ian Moran, 31st Security Forces military working dog handler, pose for a photo during a training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 28, 2022. MWDs and their handlers must go through rapport training early on to build trust and familiarity, enabling them to perform training and later detection and patrol duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)
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From puppy to patrol: the life of a military working dog

Kay, 31st Security Forces military working dog, and Senior Airman Ian Moran, 31st Security Forces military working dog handler, search for simulated explosives during a training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 28, 2022. MWDs and their handlers act as a single unit and deploy on missions together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)
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From puppy to patrol: the life of a military working dog

Kay, 31st Security Forces military working dog, receives his toy from Senior Airman Ian Moran, 31st Security Forces military working dog handler, after detecting a simulated explosive during training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 28, 2022. Explosive detection is a critical duty of MWDs due to its role in safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)
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From puppy to patrol: the life of a military working dog

Kay, 31st Security Forces military working dog, and Senior Airman Ian Moran, 31st Security Forces military working dog handler, prepare before an explosive detection training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 28, 2022. Similar to new Airmen, MWDs must receive initial training before the dogs can receive their explosive detection and patrolling training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)
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Wyvern Warrior of the Week: SrA Edgar Sanchez

This week’s Wyvern Warrior of the Week is Senior Airman Edgar Sanchez, 606th Air Control Squadron vehicle maintenance technician and a Farmersville, California native. Sanchez has been part of team Aviano for three years and has accomplished many things in his time here. He led a team of five Airmen from different career fields to aid the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron in their response to an Aviano AB water outage. His team responded after-hours and worked late to prepare and position five water buffalos which ensured the base populace had access to potable water. Sanchez also showcased his innovativeness by fabricating four forklift pintle hook towing adapters. This solution averted the need to train personnel on unfamiliar towing equipment, ensuring the unit had the ability to rapidly move equipment using only forklifts. The fabricated adapters saved $6,000 in commercial procurement costs, and ultimately proved their worth during the reception of 17 truckloads of equipment and materiel from deployed locations in Europe, with no external support required. Before joining the military, Sanchez was a certified structural welder and pipefitter. He then made a decision that would set him up for the future and help provide for his family. “Deciding to join the military was a defining moment for me,” said Sanchez. “That choice set me on a path of financial stability and gave me the ability to provide the life I wanted for my family.” Keep doing great things, Sanchez! We’re glad you’re part of Wyvern Nation!
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Wyvern University keeps Aviano AB educated

Tech. Sgt. Adam Barb, 31st Force Support Squadron NCOIC of professional development, stands in front of Wyvern University (WU) Graduate plaque at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 15, 2022. WU’s goal is the professional and personal development of Service members and civilians from all branches at Aviano AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)
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31st MDG hosts joint medical training with Army Garrison Bavaria instructors

An instructor from U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria trains 31st Medical Group personnel at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 25, 2022. The joint training focused on field procedures utilized before patients arrive at a hospital and fostered joint branch collaboration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)
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31st MDG hosts joint medical training with Army Garrison Bavaria instructors

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Bryan Rowland, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Bavaria NCOIC of education and training, left, teaches A1C Justice Nerad, Health Care Operations Squadron aerospace medical technician, right, how to treat a collapsed lung on a mannequin at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 25, 2022. Two collapsed lung scenarios simulated during the joint training were the treatment of air trapped in the chest cavity, also known as a pneumothorax, and blood trapped in the chest cavity, or hemothorax. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)
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31st MDG hosts joint medical training with Army Garrison Bavaria instructors

An instructor from U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria trains 31st Medical Group personnel at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 25, 2022. The joint training focused on field procedures utilized before patients arrive at a hospital and fostered joint branch collaboration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)
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31st MDG hosts joint medical training with Army Garrison Bavaria instructors

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Bryan Rowland, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Bavaria NCOIC of education and training, left, teaches A1C Justice Nerad, 31st Health Care Operations Squadron aerospace medical technician, right, how to treat a collapsed lung using a training mannequin at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 25, 2022. Two scenarios simulated during the joint training were a pneumothorax and hemothorax, which is the name of the condition when trapped air or trapped blood respectively leaks out of the lung into the chest cavity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)
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31st MDG hosts joint medical training with Army Garrison Bavaria instructors

U.S. Air Force Airmen practice managing an airway on a training mannequin at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 25, 2022. When treating a collapsed lung, an obstruction caused by blood or air must be cleared to restore respiratory function. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)
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31st MDG hosts joint medical training with Army Garrison Bavaria instructors

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Kirsten Dickerson, 31st Health Care Operations Squadron family health nurse front, is instructed on mechanical breathing tube placement by Dr. Jennifer Wissemann, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC) Bavaria Chief of Education, back, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 25, 2022. MEDDAC Bavaria operates an ambulatory network of six primary care health clinics throughout Bavaria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)
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31st MDG hosts joint medical training with Army Garrison Bavaria instructors

U.S. Air Force Airmen practice placing an airway adjunct device used in emergency field treatment on a training mannequin at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 25, 2022. When treating a collapsed lung, an obstruction caused by blood or air must be cleared to restore respiratory function. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)
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31st MDG hosts joint medical training with Army Garrison Bavaria instructors

A U.S. Air Force Airman simulates a fluid infusion with an inner bone catheter in a training mannequin’s leg, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 25, 2022. This hands-on training allowed U.S. Airmen to hone skills they don’t get to regularly practice and familiarized them with techniques from other U.S. military branches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)
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Wyvern Warrior of the Week: A1C Samuel Green

This week’s Wyvern Warrior of the Week is Airman 1st Class Samuel Green, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems apprentice. After a tornado rolled through the Aviano area, Green received an emergency standby call to Area F on July 26 at 2:30 a.m. He was one of the first on the scene to address the storm and tornado damage and swiftly responded to multiple substation faults across Area F. He also discovered a commercial power outage that caused 17 south side substations to be offline, which affected 41 buildings, including the Temporary Lodging Facilities and the dorms housing 685 U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers. While troubleshooting, he identified and isolated six faulty high-voltage cables. With ingenuity and quick thinking, Green and his team developed a quick fix to provide temporary power to three dorms for 338 Airmen, giving them a place to sleep for the night until a repair could be made. Thank you so much for your hard work A1C Green! Keep it up!
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