Dec. 16, 2015 Aviano after dark: 31 FSS Fitness Assessment Cell The 31st Force Support Squadron Fitness Assessment Cell personnel conduct all official fitness assessments for U.S. Air Force Airmen at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The FAC often operates outside of the standard duty day to accommodate the diverse schedules of base personnel. Unit fitness program
Dec. 10, 2015 Aviano post office relies on helping hands A 16-wheeler truck backs up to a frozen loading dock at Aviano Air Base, Italy. U.S. Airmen patiently stand by as the metal doors screech open to reveal the day's shipment."Throughout the year, trucks deliver an average of 300 to 450 parcels a day, but during the holiday season the post office
Dec. 10, 2015 Bring in the New Year with a breath of fresh air Is this the year you finally make the decision to live a long and healthy life?Is this the year you finally kick a bad habit killing you a little at a time?Why not make 2016 your year?It can be the year you can stop using tobacco. Sometimes all that's needed is a little help from friends and family
Dec. 10, 2015 Team Aviano celebrates Hanukkah The Aviano Air Base Chapel hosted an inter-faith Hanukkah celebration, Dec. 8, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The dinner and service was led by Rabbi Zev Shwartz and included the lighting of the Menorah, dinner, prayer and scripture readings.
Dec. 10, 2015 31 SFS releases robbery prevention guide Imagine you're trying to relax and unwind in your living room, after a long day at work, when suddenly you hear a loud crash at your front door - someone's just broken into your home. What do you do?The majority of break-ins here occur between October and December; and Italian home invasion laws are
Dec. 8, 2015 Aviano after dark: 31 MDOS emergency medical technicians The 31st Medical Operations Squadron's emergency medical technicians are responsible for tending to Team Aviano members in an emergency. Last month they responded to 11 calls, ranging from ground emergencies on the flightline to 911 medical emergencies on base. The 24-hour shift workers train daily
Dec. 8, 2015 Cheer, cookies, camaraderie: Spouses host annual cookie drive The Aviano Officer and Civilian Spouses' Club collected cookies for the annual holiday cookie drive, Dec. 7, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The cookies, donated by Team Aviano members, were given to U.S. Air Force Airmen who live in the dormitories. The club also hosted a cookie contest for the
Dec. 8, 2015 Aviano youth captures bronze during karate tournament Airic Jack, son of Tech. Sgt. Isaac Jack, was awarded a bronze medal for coming in third place in the 9- to 11-year-old group during a karate tournament Nov. 21, 2015, in Pordenone, Italy. Jack attends Sensei Andrea Stoppa's karate classes at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Stoppa offers karate classes at
Dec. 4, 2015 Aviano After Dark: 31 OSS air traffic controllers U.S. Air Force and Italian air traffic controllers from the 31st Operations Support Squadron monitor Aviano's air space and track all aircraft, direct air traffic and identify potential threats. Additionally, air traffic control Airmen work around the clock with their Italian counterparts to
Dec. 3, 2015 Aviano lights holiday tree during annual ceremony Team Aviano celebrated the annual holiday tree lighting event, Dec. 1, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Santa rode in on a fire engine provided and driven by 31st Civil Engineer Squadron fire department personnel. Additionally, the Aviano Community Theatre sings holiday carols and 31st Force Support