Preventing suicide: Reaching out, saving lives

As the U.S. Air Force gets smaller and areas of responsibilities grow, Airmen are encouraged to take care of themselves to successfully complete the mission."Our job is to fight and win the nation's wars. We'll never be good enough at it; we've got to get better every day. It's not an easy task,

Aviano celebrates 68 years of airpower

US Airmen, Soldiers declare food, water vegan kosher

U.S. Air Force bioenvironmental and public health Airmen along with U.S. Army Reserve preventative medicine Soldiers tested their skills during the multi-day, hands-on portion of the U.S. Air Forces Expeditionary Medical Support training Sept. 18, here."It's very important to ensure the integrity of

Moulage make-up magic

From bruised ankles to stomach surgery, U.S. Air Force medical moulage teams have the skills to "make-up" injuries for use in training. Using real people or manikins, the teams can apply putty, liquids, powders and props to simulate the look and feel of real internal and external injuries. Doctors

Planning ahead: Requirements for visiting Aviano AB

Having mom and pop visit your work center can be a proud moment for any individual, but regardless of how close you are with your guest, specific measures must be followed when anyone tries to gain access to the base.Military members can accessing make base easier by making preparations prior to

Table set to remember

"We call your attention to this small table, which occupies the place of dignity and honor," reads Tech. Sgt. Maurice Carbajal, 31st Communications Squadron knowledge management center NCO in charge, while members of the base honor guard sharply pop to attention.When this line is read from the

New Red Cross, Wounded Warrior Project partnership thanks MDG

Several 31st Medical Group personnel enjoyed a "Thank You" luncheon as part of a new partnership between the Aviano Red Cross and the Wounded Warrior Project, Sept. 15, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The event included information on how the Wounded Warrior Project will benefit the Aviano

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