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  • A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron is on the flightline at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 27, 2019.

    Increased Ops Across Aviano AB

    The heat isn’t the only thing rising as summer grows closer. Aviano AB will be experiencing a rise in people, aircraft and possibly noise as exercises begin to kick off. This year’s exercises will demonstrate the agile interoperability of air, land, and sea capabilities of multiple NATO allies in order to defend key terrain throughout Europe.

  • Warren Aderholt’s Evasion Adventure

    On April 9, 1945, 2nd Lt. Warren Aderholt, of Birmingham, Ala., flew his fifteenth combat mission with the 309th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Group. What started as a routine mission for a combat-seasoned P-51 Mustang pilot would instead change the lives of two families for the next 75 years.
  • An aircraft window frames the view of the Aviano Passenger Terminal at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 4, 2019. The terminal, ran by members of the 724th Air Mobility Squadron, recently reactivated the Patriot Express service, allowing passengers to fly directly to and from Aviano AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rebeccah Woodrow)

    Patriot Express: Back to Serve Aviano AB

    The Aviano Passenger Terminal recently brought back the Patriot Express (PE). This service, also known as the Rotator, is a Department of Defense contracted commercial charter flight providing international support to travelers on official duty orders and their families. Along with this service, the PE also provides Space Available travel for qualifying members.
  • U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Quincey Watts, a 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16C Fighting Falcon pilot, exits his aircraft during exercise African Lion 2019 at Ben Guerir Air Base, Morocco, March 25, 2019.

    Triple Nickels kick-off exercise African Lion 2019 with a roar

    Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing and Royal Moroccan Air Force conduct F-16 aviation training during exercise African Lion 2019, March 25-April 3, 2019, at Ben Guerir Air Base, Morocco.

  • Town Hall Community Updates

    The town hall series provides a venue for updating the community on quality-of-life improvements and for leadership to hear suggestions and feedback from the community.
  • Senior Airman Dalton Ellis, 31st Force Support Squadron shift leader, unpacks workout bikes at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 5, 2019. 31st FSS Airmen replaced broken cardio equipment at the Wyvern and Dragon Fitness Centers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Sommer Giron)

    New equipment brings new life to Aviano Fitness

    31st Force Support Squadron Airmen replaced broken equipment and deep cleaned the Wyvern and Dragon Fitness Centers at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 4 – 14, 2019.“Once you have a piece of equipment that you can’t fix anymore, it becomes a safety hazard.” said Staff Sgt. KaeAnne Snow, 31st FSS fitness operations manager. “We’re doing this because we
  • A Croatian Special Police officer stands guard while 57th Rescue Squadron Guardian Angel pararescuemen, stationed at Aviano Air Base, Italy, evacuate simulated casualties from a car during a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation exercise at the Police Academy, Croatia, March 18, 2019. The 31st Fighter Wing's partnership with Croatia is built upon shared values and experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Sommer Giron)

    Aviano Rescue Squadrons provide medical assistance, personnel recovery in Croatia

    The 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons worked closely with the 352nd Special Operations Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, in support of the U.S. Embassy Zagreb Non-combatant Evacuation Operation, NEO, exercise in Zagreb, Croatia, March 18, 2019.The exercise rehearsed the embassy’s personnel evacuation procedures in the event of a natural disaster that
  • Sandra Pizzinato, from the 56th Rescue Squadron, is our Local Legend for this week

    Local Legend - Sandra Pizzinato

    Sandra Pizzinato, from the 56th Rescue Squadron, is our Local Legend for this week.
  • This week’s Wyvern Warrior is SSgt Andrew Burke, dedicated crew chief at the 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit! Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Burke joined the Air Force eight years ago and oddly enough has been at Aviano for 5.55 years. Since arriving at Aviano, Burke has distinguished himself from others in many ways. For example, he designed a jet fuel starter pump handle which is used to reduce the amount of Airmen needed for the job from five down to one! Burke enjoys listening to Sum 41, and his favorite movie is Pineapple Express. He considers joining the Air Force a defining moment in his life, and says it changed his perspective of himself and those around him. In the future, Burke would like to become a chief for a maintenance group. You’re doing amazing work, Burke! Keep at it.

    Wyvern Warrior - SSgt Andrew Burke

    This week’s Wyvern Warrior is SSgt Andrew Burke, dedicated crew chief at the 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit! Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Burke joined the Air Force eight years ago and oddly enough has been at Aviano for 5.55 years. Since arriving at Aviano, Burke has distinguished himself from others in many ways. For example, he designed
  • Elena Iacono Quarantino is our Local Legend this week.

    Local Legend - Elena Iacono Quarantino

    Elena Iacono Quarantino is our Local Legend this week.
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