Opening ceremony kicks off HHM

EMEDS training prepares medics, supports interoperability

The medical portion of Immediate Response 15, the 13-day multinational, tactical field exercise, kicked off Sept. 9, here.The U.S. Air Forces Expeditionary Medical Support training is just one aspect of the exercise, which takes place across Croatia and Slovenia and includes military members from

Trieste: Castle entices visitors with its beauty, view

If you enjoy history and castles, then the Miramare Castle should be on your "Must visit" list during your stay at Aviano, Italy.On a recent trip to Trieste, Italy, my family and I stopped at the castle, which is about an hour-and-a-half drive from the Aviano area.Miramare Castle was built in the

Italians, Americans celebrate 14th annual friendship festival

The 14th annual Italian-American Friendship Festival was held Sept. 12, 2015, in Spilimbergo, Italy, to allow Team Aviano an opportunity to strengthen community bonds with their host nation.  The day-long event included sports tournaments, music, food and a ceremony honoring the lives lost on 9/11

Aviano honors 9/11 heroes during ceremony

Aviano's first responders held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony here, September 11, 2015.  The annual event honors the sacrifices made by first responders and victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

Hickory dickory dock: Crew chiefs work around the clock

This year so far has been demanding as Aviano's missions were heard roaring across skies all over the world from Turkey to Afghanistan, and all the way to Sweden.Even with F-16 Fighting Falcons deployed to multiple locations, the 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs continue their busy

Aviano youth practice scoring goals

Team Aviano youth members practiced soccer fundamentals, during "Smart Start" and team training, Sept. 8, 2015 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Smart Start is a parent-interactive, soccer familiarization program for three and four-year-old children. The Aviano Youth Program hosts two separate Smart Start

Getting on 'track': Planning for the next chapter of life

For most people the thought of change gives them chills. These individuals bask in the luxury of their comfort zones and pay little attention to the sad reality that a new chapter in life is always on the horizon.The same is true of Airmen and their families because, eventually, their military

Keeping the pressure on point

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment flight, service support equipment used on the flightline. They clean, inspect, maintain and deliver equipment that provides electricity, hydraulic and air pressure for aircraft maintenance.

IPE Airmen protect, provide, prepare equipment

Airmen from the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment office constantly update inventory logs, sign out IPE to incoming Airmen and maintain equipment. Their efforts ensure efficient distribution of IPE to requesting personnel while providing consistent accountability.