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31st MXS holds Amazing Race

Airman 1st Class Kelvin Neugent (left), Airman 1st Class William Kane (center), and Senior Airman Bryan Antunes pin tent framework as part of the 31st Maintenance Squadron Amazing Race. The race was created to build camaraderie through teamwork, problem solving and combat skills. The squadron will host an Amazing Race event once a week for five weeks with competitors not knowing the next challenge they face. The first challenge was to set up a section of a tent. The winners were the senior non-commissioned officers who took first, noncommissioned officers took second and the spouse team came in third. (U.S. Air Force photo courtesy of the 31st Maintenance Squadron)

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Ammo moves to new facility

Airman 1st Class Joshua Wilson, 31st Maintenance Squadron munition systems maintenance apprentice, works on a weapons loader vehicle. The new munitions building allows the maintenance Airmen more room to accomplish their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Colleen Wieman)

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Children learn AF traditions

Staff Sgt. Alexis Alexander, 31st Aerospace Medicine Squadron, teaches Sylvia Laureles how to fold a flag during an Aviano Youth Programs trip July 3. Honor guard members taught the children about Air Force history, traditions, and customs and courtesies. Each week throughout the summer months, the AYP is taking an educational field trip. The next trip is to the Safari Zoo in Lignano. Children ages 6 to 8 will visit the zoo Thursday and children ages 9 to 12 will visit the zoo Tuesday. Seats are limited. For more information, call the AYP at Ext. 7575.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Liliana Moreno)

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Airman follows commissioning dream

Tech. Sgt. Colin Smith, 31st Maintenance Squadron assistant NCOIC for electronic warfare systems, aligns components in an electronic warfare pod. Sergeant Smith was selected for the AECP program. After he receives his commission, he would like to remain in electronic warfare systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Colleen Wieman)

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Aviano 2007 Mare

Staff Sgt. Tracy Metcalf, 31st Aerospace Medicine Squadron, preps moulage victim Senior Airman Kenneth Hauprich, 31st Maintenance Squadron, before the exercise. Aviano Airmen took part in the Major Accident Response Exercise June 19 to test their readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Doza)

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Aviano 2007 Mare

Emergency responders battle a simulated fire during a Major Accident Response Exercise. Aviano Airmen took part in the MARE June 19 to test their readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Doza)

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Final farewell

Brig. Gen. Robert Yates, 31st Fighter Wing commander, taxis under a water arch after his last flight with the 31st Fighter Wing May 25. Brig. Gen. Craig Franklin assumes command of the 31st Fighter Wing today in a ceremony in Hangar One. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bethann Caporaletti)

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Triple Nickel deploys

Master Sgt. Timothy Kellner, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, waits while Airman 1st Class Derrick Davis, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron, ensures he has all the equipment needed for his upcoming deployment. Before their deployment, the 555th Fighter Squadron went through a mobility line May 23. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bethann Caporaletti)

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Triple Nickel deploys

Senior Airman Michael Miller, 31st Maintenance Squadron, secures Capt. Jason Charrier, 555th Fighter Squadron pilot, before his departure Tuesday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bethann Caporaletti)

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Triple Nickel deploys

Airman Adam Cassidy (left), and Airman Eric Busse, (right) listen to instructions from Tech. Sgt. James McClung (center) before they pack the 555th Fighter Squadron A and C bags in large, plywood crates. Airman Cassidy, Airman Busse and Sergeant McClung are all members of the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron. Their goal was to ensure the Triple Nickel deployed with the proper equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bethann Caporaletti)

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Triple Nickel deploys

Staff Sgt. Jacob Messina, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshalls an F-16 from the 555th Fighter Squadron as the squadron departs for their deployment Tuesday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bethann Caporaletti)

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Combat skills

Senior Airman Paul Kalle, left, watches as Senior Airman Cody Schultz performs a function check on the M-4 during the 31st Security Forces Squadron combat run for National Police Week May 15. Security forces Airmen competed in a race challenging their minds and capabilities. They performed weapons functions checks, tested their duty knowledge and competed in a run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Dorus)

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31st FW decreases DUIs

Staff Sgt. Tyler Thorson, 31st Security Forces Squadron augmentee, straightens the DUI numbers at the Area One gate Wednesday. Using teamwork and stressing available programs, Aviano has reached 68 days DUI-free. Sergeant Thorson is an Air National Guard member from the 119th Fighter Wing at Fargo, N.D. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Colleen Wieman)

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Water supply

Contractors cut the old Area F water tower so it can be easily disassembled May 9. Built more than 20 years ago, the Area F water tower was leaking and aging. The old tower was removed so a new water tower, that can hold more water, could be installed. Area F did not experience any water outages during the tower removal and construction. Water was supplied from wells in Area F. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lorenzo Bertulazzi)

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31st LRS improves supply warehouse methods

Staff Sgt. Danielle Garzona, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron lead receiving technician, performs a shipment accountabliy check with Giorgio Bortolotto, 31st LRS warehouse supervisor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Colleen Wieman)

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31st LRS improves supply warehouse methods

Vidotto Lorenzo, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron, stacks pallets to make more room in the supply warehouse. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Colleen Wieman)

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Dental Work

Capt. Corbet Ellison, 31st Dental Squadron pediatric dentist, takes a dental impression of Juanita Garcia, during an orthodontic records appointment. The records appointment starts the braces process. The appointment includes taking new x-rays, making impressions of the upper and lower teeth and discussing treatment. To make a dental or medical appointment, call Ext. 5000. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Liliana Moreno)

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Dental Work

Maj. Renee Carlson, 31st Dental Squadron dentist, performs a routine check-up on a patient. The dental squadron provides services for more than 7,000 active-duty members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Liliana Moreno)

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Dental Work

Staff Sgt. Gordy Pingel, 31st Dental Squadron x-ray technician, takes an x-ray during an orthodontic records appointment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Liliana Moreno)

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31st MSS superintendent wins AF level award

Master Sgt. Valarie Pugh, 31st Mission Support Squadron, recently received her first Air Force level award. Sergeant Pugh was thrilled when she found out but said she couldn’t have accomplished this without the support from her troops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Colleen Wieman)

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