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
Dec. 3, 2015 Emergency Management sections maintain critical role in base safety Imagine a scenario where the base is placed on high alert due to an enemy chemical attack.While the majority of the base population don their chemical protective equipment and remain safe indoors, the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight is outside providing risk assessment and
Dec. 3, 2015 ADAPT helps members achieve a substance-free life Team Aviano members sometimes turn to drugs and alcohol for a release or escape from everyday life.For these Airmen, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program is available to help them regain control of their lives."ADAPT's job is to educate, treat and get Airmen back on the right
Dec. 2, 2015 No bunny business: Roundup relocates rabbits to safety In an ever-changing climate of adversity, Team Aviano members keep their eyes peeled for hazards that may harm the community and mission.Regardless of these Wyverns' vigilance, one hazard resides within the base's guarded walls.Bunnies."Once or twice a year, we turn our attention to the flightline's