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  • ‘Seasoned’ Prime BEEF train 31 CES

    Airmen from the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron participated in a monthly prime base engineer emergency force, or Prime BEEF, training exercise, Aug. 25, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Prime BEEF exercises focus on skills for the benefit of all 31 CES personnel, like driving unique vehicles, damage

  • New AFI testing aims to reduce mishaps

    In an effort to reduce vehicular accidents, the 31st Security Forces Squadron Pass and Registration office and the 31st Fighter Wing Safety office made changes to overhaul the AFI License program for newcomers at Aviano Air Base, Italy, effective Aug. 15, 2015."The new program aims to meet our

  • Families with special needs find help overseas

    The 31st Medical Operations Squadron's Educational and Developmental Intervention Services program provides services for children with developmental delays. EDIS supports families with special needs with in-home therapy and provides parents with tools to enhance their child's development."The

  • 'Mystic Star' provides a necessary frequency

    The 31st Communications Squadron radio systems recently installed new Mystic Star antennas. The antennas provide a communication channel back to the U.S. for dignitaries flying between the mid-Atlantic and Asia. The antennas are one of only four locations in the world to provide the communication

  • POL Airmen fuel mission success

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum oils and lubricants shop are responsible for receiving, storing and tracking all petroleum products used by government vehicles and aircraft at Aviano Air Base, Italy. They ensure the quality of all fuel by performing

  • Heal with steel: 31st Surgical Squadron

    The 31st Surgical Squadron performs a wide-range of procedures from multi-ligament knee surgery to anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, reconstruction. In addition to the surgeons, a certified registered nurse anesthetist, surgical technician, operating room nurse and general surgery physician

  • Training team ‘tests the pulse’ of responders

    While giving birth in a hotel isn't an ideal situation for an expecting mother, it is a possibility for emergency responders. However, training for such a unique scenario takes in-depth planning and coordinationThat is where the 31st Medical Group medical simulation team comes in. By focusing solely

  • Gym etiquette: 10 'rules' everyone should obey

    Editor's note: Video material provided by Airmen 1st Class Chandler Baker and Lance Valencia.Now that the Wyvern Fitness Center is open 24/7 and is only manned from 2 to 8 p.m. on weekdays, it's important that all patrons obey the posted rules. Without order there is chaos, right?There are plenty of

  • 149 Aviano Airmen selected for staff sergeant

    Air Force officials announced today 149 Team Aviano senior airmen were selected for promotion to staff sergeant.Team Aviano's selectees are:Robert  Acevedo, 31st Logistics Readiness SquadronJon Babiarz, 31st Communications SquadronSamuel Bassin, 31st Civil Engineer SquadronGabriel Bazell, 31st

  • ALS students face off against senior enlisted leadership

    Airman Leadership School students went head-to-head against base senior enlisted leaders in volleyball matches, Aug. 14, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The senior enlisted team brought home bragging rights after winning the four-game tournament. ALS classes play base leadership in friendly