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  • Fire department equipped to save lives, support Aviano community

    Arriving a few moments too late to an incident can mean the difference between life and death. So a firefighter's actions are imperative to reducing structural damage and loss of life.Airmen from the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department aim to provide world-class fire prevention and

  • Enjoying 'Critical Days of Summer' with touring trips, safety tips

    Team Aviano is presented with several opportunities to fill their calendar with events and trips as the summer approaches and the hot days grow longer.Living in northern Italy allows a wide selection of activities to experience the local culture and to travel throughout Europe. Outdoor Recreation

  • Egress Airmen help deter mortality

    Aircrew egress systems technicians maintain aircraft egress systems to ensure pilots can safely exit their airplane, should the unthinkable happen. They perform thorough inspections on various pieces of equipment such as ejection seats, canopies, hatches, modules, subsystems and related support

  • 31 SFS hits the mark

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Security Forces Squadron practiced full distance shooting, using M4 carbine rifles at the CAO Malnisio Range, May 21, 2015, in Pordenone, Italy. The Airmen were hand-selected by their squadron to serve as designated marksmen. 

  • Buzzards kick off ACE 15

    More than 150 Airmen and 12 F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, at the invitation of the government of Sweden, arrived at Norbotten Wing here in support of Arctic Challenge Exercise 2015. This year, the multinational flying exercise will include approximately 115

  • Small hangar with a big mission

    A small hangar sits tucked away in a corner near the end of the rubber-stained tarmac, doors closed tight, nearly forgotten.  Inside lies an unknown workforce of Airmen ready to provide crucial repairs on aircraft hydraulic systems.Pilots depend on the Airmen of the 31st Maintenance Squadron

  • Armament Airmen inspect, repair Aviano's ammunitions

    Armament Airmen from the 31st Munitions and 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons are responsible for loading weapons onto aircraft, performing function checks and repairing munitions parts. These Airmen inspect and reinstall F-16 Fighting Falcon parts every 18 months.

  • Forget me not: Dutch citizens honor allied airmen

    Though excitement filled the hearts of hundreds of people gathered in the municipality of Giessenlanden, Netherlands, a hint of sadness floated like mist through the air.The May 2, 2015 ceremony, honored the aircrews of six allied aircraft that crashed in the municipality of Giessenlanden as a