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  • Aviano youth shadow Aviano Airmen

    Aviano Middle/High School students recently participated in Job Shadow Day, April 2, 2015 at Aviano air Base, Italy. For the duration of the day, the youth were paired with a single work center to get a first-hand, on-the-job experience.

  • Volunteers steer Red Cross’ success

    The Aviano Red Cross provides various services and classes to ensure Airmen and their families are prepared for any accidents that may occur, but in order to accomplish this, volunteers are needed to perform these tasks.From office jobs to course instructors, the Red Cross has various avenues that

  • LDV serves hot meals to Airmen

    La Dolce Vita provides four meals to an average of 550 guests per day. It offers the Grab-N-Go Expanded Flight Kitchen for Airmen who are unable to leave their work area. The La Dolce Vita offers numerous specialty meals to include Quarterly Birthdays, Deployed Spouses, Airman Appreciation and

  • 31 MXS clips a Falcon's wing

    Turn the wrench, take off the panel and fix the problem. Repeat. For the "Witless Wyvern," this process describes the jobs of avionics, fuels, crew chiefs and any other U.S. Air Force Airmen known as "maintainers" perform.However, while routine maintenance comprises the majority of their work, they

  • 31 CPTS technicians 'cash in'

    The 31st Comptroller Squadron disbursing office serves as a full-service cashier, which provides services such as military security deposits, pay advances, debt and local nationals temporary duty reimbursements.

  • Challenge coins: A tradition of excellence

    Throughout the time we spend in the military, we collect many things. Whether they are mementos, awards or habits, such items are kept to remember that special moment we never wish to forget. Challenge coins are an example of these memories, as they are a form of recognition of the hard work and

  • 31 CES Airmen ‘light up’ Aviano

    Whether fixing streetlights or maintaining fuse boxes, the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems section maintains the power flow at Aviano Air Base, Italy. These technicians also provide critical grounding support to prevent lightning strikes from blacking out the installation.

  • Candy loving children gather for Bunny Hop 5K

    Team Aviano children raced along the 5K route during the Bunny Hop 5K, March 28, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. More than 1,400 eggs were hidden along the route, as well as a handful of golden eggs that were the finder's ticket to an goodie-filled basket.  

  • Preparing to soar: Airmen replace jet's wing

    U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 31st Maintenance Squadron prepare to remove a wing from an F-16 Fighting Falcon, March 25, 2015 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Replacement of the wing required at least a four-man crew at all times for efficiency and safety purposes. It will be transported to Hill Air