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  • Estonian JTACs take lead in historic training

    With grey clouds flooding the skies overhead and poor visibility, Estonian air force joint tactical air controllers, or JTACs, communicated coordinates for airstrikes to U.S. pilots during the first-ever Estonian-led close air support exercise, Nov. 13-14, here. This latest round of interoperability

  • Drive safe, stay vigilant

    Due to the rise in vehicle accidents during the rainy weather, Team Aviano members are reminded to stay vigilant while driving.According to the 31st Fighter Wing safety office,excessive speed and weather conditions contributed to six major and eight minor vehicle accidents since Nov. 3."The main

  • Town Hall answers Aviano’s questions

    Aviano leadership hosted a town hall to answer any concerns about Aviano's role in the Ebola mission, "Operation United Assistance," Nov. 7, 2014.Airmen, their families, and local Italian nationals attended the meeting to help better understand the disease."The intent behind this town hall is to

  • A day in their shoes: Defying gravity

    The shrill sound of an engine resonates throughout the squadron as a captain taxis onto the flightline for another day of -- defying gravity.Capt. Matthew Alexander is a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron and the mission is to deter aggression through a rigorous

  • Not just another SARC brief

    Recently, I was asked by my first sergeant to participate in a mock trial as a pretend jury member.Unsure of what to expect, I arrived at Aviano's court room in full service dress at 9 a.m. on Oct. 28 met by 16 other Airmen.We filed into the court room and were directed to sit in the jury box. After

  • Cinque Terre: ‘The Five Lands’

    Living overseas gives service and family members a unique opportunity to travel around the world. For those stationed at Aviano, one of Europe's most picturesque destinations is just hours away.Known as "The Five Lands," Cinque Terre, consists of five small villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza,

  • Lasting impressions of an Air Force honor guardsman

    An overwhelming urge to serve and a determination to recognize the sacrifices made by Airmen in the past enabled one Aviano Airman to represent the Air Force on a national level.Walking tall throughout the base, it's apparent that Master Sgt. Andre Moore stands out from the rest of the Airmen. His