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  • Aviano voices hit the stage

    Ten vocalists took the stage during the first round of competition in Aviano Idol, Feb. 18, 2016, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Each contestant sang a song of their choice to showcase their vocal talent. Two singers were eliminated by the competition's three judges leaving eight vocalists left to

  • Flight simulators prep pilots for the skies

    Before F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots perform complicated aerial maneuvers, they practice developing their skills in a flight simulator.A simulator resembles an aircraft's cockpit where a projector displays computer-generated images on a screen in front of the pilot."Simulators allow us to practice and

  • The furious fight against fatigue

    Juggling life's many responsibilities is challenging, but when fatigue is thrown into the mix it can be almost impossible.Fatigue burdens everyone. It causes lapses in judgement and increases irritability.  When a minor mistake that is not necessarily a mission stopper is exacerbated by fatigue it

  • SSgts hone leadership skills during NCO PES

    More than 30 U.S. Air Force staff sergeants from Aviano Air Base, Italy, attended a three-day NCO Professional Enhancement Seminar, Feb. 10-12, 2016, to further develop their leadership skills.The seminar that covered topics ranging from the Enlisted Force Structure to healthy living focused

  • Aviano kindergartners brush up on oral hygiene

    National Children's Dental Health Month offers educators and healthcare providers an opportunity to teach children the importance of oral hygiene. The 31st Dental Squadron capitalizes on this opportunity every February by sending a team of dental dynamos to the Aviano Elementary School to teach

  • Wyvern warriors work toward wing goal day

    If Team Aviano members put their best foot forward, they may be able to earn a day off every other month for a job well done.Although poor weather stopped the wing from earning a recent goal day, there are two factors Airmen have control of that goal days depend on: executing scheduled flying hours

  • Down the rabbit hole: Students perform 'Alice in Wonderland Jr.'

    The Aviano Community Theater performed their newest play, "Alice in Wonderland Jr.," Feb. 3 to 6, 2016, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. High school students, Sara Barton and Maggie Lewandowski, directed the play performed by 3rd- to 12th-grade students for all of Team Aviano. For more information about

  • 2 Wyvern Alumni return to Aviano, discuss evolving missions

    Two 52nd Fighter Wing senior leaders from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, visited Aviano Base, Italy, Feb. 5, 2016, to tour the future home of the 606th Air Control Squadron, which is scheduled to relocate from Spangdahlem to Aviano in the coming years.U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McFall, 52nd FW

  • ALS: Airmen leading Airmen to success

    Each year, thousands of U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen are afforded the chance to join the ranks of noncommissioned officer.  The title, "front-line supervisor," isn't earned over night; it takes time, dedication and a willingness to learn.Much like a right-of-passage, each Airman must attend Airman

  • Ceremonial guardsmen: to honor with tradition

    Calculated steps come to a halt. "Okay, do it again," instructed U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Theodore Miller, Aviano Air Base Honor Guard NCO in charge. The synchronized steps continue their rhythm.Tasked with honoring Air Force members during traditional ceremonies, the Aviano Air Base Honor Guard is