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  • Aviano after dark: 31 AMXS loads weapons

    This is the first photo story in a series about Aviano Airmen who work at night.Just because the sun has set doesn't mean Aviano Air Base, Italy, is closed for business. Instead, that's when many 31st Fighter Wing Airmen head to the office. Among these night crawlers are the 31st Aircraft

  • Operation Warmheart heats up the holidays

    The Aviano First Sergeants Council is collecting monetary and food donations for Operation Warmheart until Nov. 16 at the Aviano Commissary.Operation Warmheart will distribute the donations to families to support the morale and welfare of Team Aviano members in need during the holidays."First

  • Aviano ironman shares passion, lessons

    He couldn't believe it. He just broke his foot and the doctor told him he could no longer enjoy his favorite pastime--running. Instead, he could only swim--something he hadn't done in ages.He had no idea one wrong step off the side of a curb would catapult him into a whole new world. Seven years

  • Airmen face 'Fitness-A-Thon'

    The 2015 Annual Awards Ceremony Committee hosted a "Fitness-A-Thon," Nov. 3, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, to raise money for the end-of-year event. Athletes asked sponsors to donate money based on their performance in one of three physical challenges. Participants performed as many push-ups,

  • Team Aviano welcomes Wyverns home

    Family members welcome home 555th Fighter Squadron and Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen as they return to Aviano Air Base, Italy, from a deployment. The 555th FS and AMU deployed more than 300 maintenance and support personnel in support of Operation New Dawn. 

  • Trunk-or-treaters enjoy sweet festivities

    Team Aviano members attended Trunk-or-Treat, Oct. 31, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The event allowed young Wyvern Warriors to trick-or-treat from parked car to parked car as an alternative to going from house-to-house. Aviano members decorated their vehicles for the trunk-or-treaters to enjoy.

  • Calling ‘column rights’ right: Airmen judge AHS JROTC drills

    Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing helped Aviano High School U.S. Air Force JROTC cadets improve their drill expertise, Oct. 28, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The Airmen judged performances in drill, color guard, flag detail, and dress and appearance. The volunteers' assessments helped the JROTC

  • Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto: students succeed with robotics

    The quest to make education interesting to young minds is a quintessential challenge for teachers across the world, but Dave Izzo, Aviano High School technological studies teacher, has found a solution to teach students science, technology, engineering and math, also known as STEM.His students are

  • Passion fuels teachers' love for education

    Every day the world's next brilliant mind walks into a classroom, waiting for a teacher to inspire them.Teachers at the Aviano Elementary and Middle/High Schools are tasked with educating and guiding Team Aviano's youth. Their dedication and passion is integral for students development and outlook

  • Aviano receives base-wide facelift

    Base-wide construction projects are currently underway to increase operational efficiency and improve morale.In an ever-changing military, it's important that facilities are up-to-date to provide Team Aviano with an effective working environment."The base is undergoing a lot of infrastructure