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  • Aviano receives MIHA-Security benefit

       Team Aviano members can now take advantage of a new move-in housing allowance for installations of certain home security upgrades for their residences.The MIHA-Security benefit is also retroactive for members in the community who meet the criteria."MIHA-Security is designed to reduce costs

  • Cold Response 16 wraps up in Norway

    After two weeks of partnering together, the Belgian, U.S. and Norwegian air forces wrapped up Exercise Cold Response 16's air operations March 9, 2016, at Bodø Main Air Station, Norway."We've wrapped up the exercise at this point," said Lt. Col. Byron Pompa, 555th Fighter Squadron commander. "We had

  • Wyvern Warriors qualify at CATM range

    A group of eight Wyvern Warriors qualified to use a variety of firearms, March 9, 2016, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Staff Sgt. Alejandra Stutts, 31st Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, provided lessons on how to properly handle and function check the M4 carbine

  • GOV accident surge

    Airmen at the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance flight are busy buffering dents and turning wrenches trying to keep up with the sudden increase in Government-Owned Vehicle accidents, here.So far this fiscal year, there have been 33 GOV accidents. This is an increase from FY15,

  • Innovative legal team: From challenging case to intricate inspection

    In June, 2015, an office was faced with a difficult mission of prosecuting one of its own Airmen for child pornography, a task not easily accomplished, but still necessary.The 31st Fighter Wing Judge Advocate office was ready for this challenge because of their teamwork, communication and attention

  • Rethinking Innovation - USAFE units get 'mad'

    Innovation Madness kicks off March 10 for the second installment of USAFE-AFAFRICA's unique awards program meant to stimulate a culture of innovation around the command.The second annual competition will award six monetary prizes.  The wing declared most innovative will receive $175,000 to be used

  • Infant CPR class keeps little hearts pumping

    The American Red Cross hosted an infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation training class, March 8, 2016, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Team Aviano members learned the similarities and differences of performing CPR on an infant versus an adult. The class covered tips on how to secure the airway, check for

  • 31st EOD; firing party

    Airmen from the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal flight, performed small unit tactics training March 1, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The training included moving across open terrain, reacting to enemy contact and assaulting and breaking contact.

  • The making of Exercise Cold Response 16

    Moving six F-16s, approximately 150 Airmen, and more than 105 tons of cargo from Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Bodø Main Air Station, Norway, is no easy task; but it's certainly a familiar one for the 31st Fighter Wing.Since September 2015, the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron deployments and

  • Turning pages: A chaplain's story

    The drug dealer stands in the corner waiting to be relieved by another "bagman".  When he leaves, another one comes; that corner is always occupied. From childhood through her teenage years, she witnessed the routine from her bedroom window. If a young Donnette Boyd wanted, she could easily get her