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  • 31 SFS ceremony for military working dogs

    The 31st Security Forces Squadron hosted a military working dog memorial and retirement ceremony, June 22, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The memorial was held for MWD Lea, who passed away recently. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Shine, Lea's handler, recited a poem after a brief description

  • Aviano Dental Squadron keeps teeth pearly white

    The 31st Dental Squadron ensures the dental health of the Aviano community by utilizing internal, Department of Defense and host nation resources. Dental Airmen provide patient-focused dental care to more than 130 patients each week. Additionally, the 31st Dental Squadron offers periodontics,

  • Manpower maneuvers mission

    Although a new squadron activation and a process improvement review may seem unrelated, the 31st Force Support Squadron manpower office toils behind the scenes to support both and more. Manpower Airmen work to perfect a blend of effective and efficient use of Air Force resources without

  • Ball offers Airmen Italian culture immersion

    Putting on his service dress, he knows he is ready ... nervous, but ready.Reflecting on the past three months of training, he adjusts his tie and smiles to his Italian partner, reassuring her about their upcoming performance. The sound of classical music bellows through the arena as they walk on

  • Labors of the Lab: 31 MDG techs test patients

    When patients visit the clinic's laboratory, staff members test any number of tissue or fluid samples. The results go to the doctor to ensure proper medical advice, medication or both are administered to help patients begin their road to recovery."While most people know us as the ones who stick you

  • Phase focuses on family to support Fighting Falcons

    Working long, grueling hours takes its toll on any person, so Airmen from the 31st Maintenance Squadron find a way to keep themselves resilient.For these Airmen, their resiliency comes from a sense of comradery and pride built in the unit, all helping to better support the Aviano mission."I can

  • Preparing to fall: Riggers ensure parachute resilience

    U.S. Army parachute riggers assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company 173rd Brigade Support Battalion are responsible for maintaining and packing parachutes used to support airborne units, and equipment and supply drops to deployed locations. These Soldiers pack more than 2,400

  • Annual oral pathology symposium held at Aviano

    Thirty-three U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and two Italian dentists attended an oral pathology symposium, June 12, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The symposium satisfied mandatory continuing education training, close to home. Aviano's location provided a money-saving option for the conference compared

  • From greens to beans: So many organic things

    The Aviano Air Base Commissary provides many healthy food and produce options to its patrons. The Defense Commissary Agency chooses which items are supplied to each military installation and have recently increased the number of organic options in their stores due to demand. Here, organic produce

  • How do you get to Sesame Street?

    The Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families show visited Aviano Air Base, June 16, 2015. In an effort to assist military children in coping with moving to a new base or transitioning to civilian life , Katie, the military child, and characters from Sesame Street performed dances and sang