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  • 3rd AF commander visits Aviano AB, hosts all call

    Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Marson, 3rd Air Force command chief, visited Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 8, 2014, to meet Airmen assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing and become more familiar with the wing mission.During his first visit to Aviano as the 3rd

  • Black Eye Campaign: Did you notice?

    Imitation bruises, black eyes and scratches painted the faces of more than 15 female and male volunteers to educate individuals for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, during the second annual Black Eye Campaign here, Oct. 3.Airmen, civilian employees and spouses roamed the base to see if bystanders

  • Athens: Ancient city in the heart of Greece

    Ever since I arrived in Italy nearly two years ago, there has always been one destination I've wanted to visit that has alluded me until now -- Athens, Greece.With summer winding down and fall setting in, I figured this would be the perfect time to visit the ancient city.  With an average

  • A day in their shoes: Launching a Fighting Falcon

    The steady screech of the F-16 Fighting Falcon can be heard for miles around; an imposing bird soaring through the sky, ready to strike those who wish to do harm to the U.S. and its NATO allies.Its warden, an Airman on the ground who meticulously maintains every aspect of the multimillion-dollar

  • Firefighters educate base during fire prevention week

    Each year in the U.S., more than 2,500 people die from home fires and approximately 14,000 are injured, according to the National Fire Protection Association.In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, firefighters at the Aviano Air Base Fire Department hosted a series of events oriented at

  • NATO secretary-general visits Poland

    The new NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg visited Lask Air Base, Poland, Oct. 6, to express his gratitude to NATO partners for their on-going dedication to the security of the region and commitment to NATO."We come together to deliver one clear common message, that NATO is here to protect all

  • Airman Basic to Command Chief, journey to the top

    In 1985, Mark Batzer was a young, motocross-loving, drag-car racing teenager coasting into adulthood without direction; however, his family would give him the push he needed to change his life for the better."I came home one night and my mother told me I was no longer welcome," said Chief Master

  • That's just your interpretation

    When an Airman is stationed somewhere English is not the primary language, there comes a time when basic-language skills fall short and the need for a professional linguist becomes apparent.This is where Biagino Giannotto plays a significant role in the day-to-day operations of the 31st Security