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  • 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

  • Pestering pests: Entomology sprays down threats

    The 31st Civil Engineer Squadron entomology shop ensures Aviano safely controls pests that negatively impact the mission. Pests usually mean insects or bugs, but the entomology shop also sprays herbicide to reduce dangerous vegetation.

  • Advocates aim to support domestic abuse victims

    In an effort to provide 24-hour support for victims of maltreatment, Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate services are now mandated by the Department of Defense, giving victims assistance through personal or telephonic contact, here.DAVA services include help in the areas of initial crisis response,

  • Casualty Affairs comforts families during time of need

    A black sedan slowly rolls down the street in search of one family's house in the midst of several. It stops and three men wearing formal dress uniforms step out. They walk toward the front door, hearts heavy with dreadful news. Inside, eyes begin to water because this family knows they have just