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  • The U.S. Fiscal Year 2019 started on Oct. 1, 2018 for various corporations, government agencies and individuals, and ended on Sept. 30, 2019. These calendars cover a 12 month period and are divided into four quarters, with the U.S. Fiscal Year 2020 currently in session.

    Wyverns close Fiscal Year 19

    The U.S. Fiscal Year 2019 started on Oct. 1, 2018 for various corporations, government agencies and individuals, and ended on Sept. 30, 2019. These calendars cover a 12 month period and are divided into four quarters, with the U.S. Fiscal Year 2020 currently in session.
  • U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa band, Wings of Dixie, perform an evening concert for the community in Portogruaro, Italy, Oct. 4, 2019. The USAFE-AFAFRICA band showed the communities around Aviano Air Base they live up to their motto as “America’s Musical Ambassadors” of goodwill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Julie Scott)

    USAFE Band swings through northern Italy

    The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa band, Wings of Dixie, recently completed a visit to the Aviano Air Base region in Italy.
  • The 31st Fighter Wing hosted the 25th Anniversary of the 31st FW Celebratory Banquet on Oct. 5, 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy.

    31st FW celebrates 25th Anniversary at Aviano

    The 31st Fighter Wing hosted the 25th Anniversary of the 31st FW Celebratory Banquet on Oct. 5, 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy.
  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carey, a 31st Force Support Squadron ALS Instructor, poses for a photo, Sept. 25, 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 31st FSS includes several distinct mission support functions that include Military Personnel, Civilian Personnel, Manpower and Organization, Airmen & Family Readiness, Education Services, Airman Leadership School and the First Term Airman Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever).

    Exceptional Leader Spotlight: Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carey

    The U.S Air Force is constantly evolving in order to win today’s fight and prepare to win tomorrow’s fight. Therefore leadership in the Air Force must be willing to understand what changes are needed to achieve success.
  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carey, a 31st Force Support Squadron ALS Instructor, poses for a photo, Sept. 25, 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 31st FSS includes several distinct mission support functions that include Military Personnel, Civilian Personnel, Manpower and Organization, Airmen & Family Readiness, Education Services, Airman Leadership School and the First Term Airman Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever).

    Exceptional Leader Spotlight: Developing the next generation of leaders

    There are numerous articles about leadership and how to be a great leader. At times, their suggestions can be too broad or wide-ranging that it can be difficult to know just what to do next when trying to lead.
  • U.S. Air Force Airmen and F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing executed a rapid deployment to conduct “hot pit” refueling and participate in the bilateral training exercise with the Bulgarian Air Force.

    31st Fighter Wing executes Rapid Buzzard

    U.S. Air Force Airmen and F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing executed a rapid deployment to Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria to conduct “hot pit” refueling and participate in the bilateral training exercise, Rapid Buzzard, with the Bulgarian Air Force, Sept 24 to 27, 2019.

  • Disinfection byproducts above drinking water standards

    The DBPs test results received on 19 September 2019 show that our system in Area C exceeds the standard, or maximum contaminant level (MCL) for total trihalomethanes (TTHMs).
  • Italian air force Col. Vincenzo Tozzi, Aviano base commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel Lindsey, commander of the 510th Fighter Squadron, pose for a photo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 17, 2019. Col. Tozzi was Lt. Col. Lindsey’s instructor pilot while they were at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, 16 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Tucker)

    From first to final flight

    Several thousands of feet in the air, an unlikely reunion takes place at Aviano Air Base, Italy. In the front seat of an F-16 Fighting Falcon is U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel “Deuce” Lindsey, commander of the 510th Fighter Squadron. In the rear is Italian air force Col. Vincenzo Tozzi, commander of Aviano Air Base – and Lt. Col. Lindsey’s flight instructor from 16 years ago at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas.
  • U.S Air Force Senior Airman Mason R. Cardounel, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 56th Helicopter Maintenance Unit electronic warfare journeyman, looks out a window, Sept. 11, 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. People investing their time to build trust is a way to deliberately care for, support, and connect with one another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever).

    Suicide Prevention: Talking about it is the hard part

    Death leaves a heartache that is often difficult to heal from, because it can be tough to forget someone who gave so much to remember.
  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Keith Boudreau, 31st Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program technician, holds a 3D printed spacer he created, Sep. 5, 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Spacers made by the AFREP technicians repaired 474 phones, saving the 31st Fighter Wing $106,176. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Sommer Giron)

    Small innovation saves 31st FW thousands of dollars

    Innovators can be found around the world, even in the 31st Fighter Wing. Members of the 31st Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP) team are such visionaries.
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