Nov. 12, 2024 606th Air Control Squadron Takes Command in Horn of Africa The 606th Air Control Squadron officially assumed its role as the control and reporting center for the Horn of Africa airspace from Marine Air Control Squadron 2's Tactical Air Operations Center during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on Nov. 4, 2024.
Nov. 7, 2024 31st FW commander’s call U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Cesar Flores, 31st FW command chief, addressed airmen and base personnel during a commander’s call at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 31, 2024.
Nov. 6, 2024 DAF announces 2024 Spark Tank winner A prototype F-16 Fighting Falcon cockpit collapsible ladder for agile combat employment and contingency operations emerged as the 2024 Spark Tank winner at the Pentagon.
Oct. 9, 2024 Aviano unveils new Army power-projection facility U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli visited Aviano to join in the ribbon cutting ceremony of a new Army warehouse that will be used by the 173rd Airborne Brigade and enhance their ability to rapidly deploy in response to crisis.
Oct. 8, 2024 Strengthening alliances and enhancing readiness The partnerships with NATO Allies and Partners are key to countering malign actors while increasing interoperability in the region.
Oct. 7, 2024 Alfred Lipphardt, Veterans of Foreign Wars commander-in-chief, visits Aviano Air Base Members of the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron listen as Alfred Lipphardt, Veterans of Foreign Wars commander-in-chief, recounts his time serving in the Vietnam War during his visit at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 7, 2024. Lipphardt served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1979, earning his VFW