Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe visited Aviano Air Base, Italy, to engage with Airmen and better understand Aviano's mission, capabilities, and quality of life challenges July 9-11, 2026.
The 31st Fighter Wing marked a significant milestone in strengthening installation security with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the new Area 1 Entry Control Point at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 30, 2026.
A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron takes off during Exercise Operations Group War Day 26.2 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 25, 2026. The large-force exercise demonstrated the 31st OG’s ability to conduct simultaneous operations in response to simulated combat search and
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
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
The 56th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron arrived at Camp Lemonnier, setting a milestone for their home unit by deploying their HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters and establishing a first-of-its-kind critical rotary-wing rescue capability in East Africa to support regional response efforts, June 10,
More than 60 military members from six nations gathered in Tirana, Albania, for the European Partnership Flight Air Base Operations and Development Conference, 13 – 17 July, focused on strengthening regional air power through shared expertise and collaboration.
A New Jersey Air National Guard munitions expert shared best practices in explosives safety and storage with military representatives from six European nations during the European Partnership Flight Air Base Operations and Development Conference in Tirana, Albania, June 13-17, 2026.
U.S. Air Force Airmen and aircraft are slated to join Royal Air Force forces for Exercise COMBAT ARCHER UK 2026 (CA-UK ‘26), scheduled July 13-24, 2026.