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  • 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.

  • Aviano hosts Dutch helicopters for training

    For the first time, a Dutch air force Defense Helicopter Command composite squadron of approximately 200 personnel, three CH-47 Chinooks, four AH-64 Apaches and four AS532 Cougars visited Aviano Air Base, Italy, for mountain flying training operations.Aviano was selected as the Dutch team's base of

  • Bringing school back with a bash

    Aviano Middle/High School and Elementary School hosted a Back-2-School Bash, Sept. 3, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The event included free food, drinks, entertainment and an open house where parents could meet with the base's educational community.In addition to the activities and food provided

  • AF enlisted rank structure 101

    As enlisted personnel, Airmen of all ranks are charged to uphold professional standards and successfully accomplish their duties. As Airmen climb the enlisted ladder, they evolve into expert technical and supervisory positions.If the question, "As a [insert rank here], what should I be doing," is