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  • New spouse’s group tailored to men

    Aviano's Integral Men, a new spouse group tailored to husbands of active duty service members, held their inaugural event here Nov. 15.John Duarte, AIM's founding father, described the group as a reflection of a growing demographic that is often underrepresented."I've been here since the end of June

  • 6 Aviano Airmen selected for promotion to chief master sergeant

    Air Force officials announced that six Team Aviano Airmen were selected for promotion to chief master sergeant.The Aviano chief master sergeant selectees are:Antoinette Buntin, 31st Logistics Readiness SquadronQuinton Burris, Detachment 8 American Forces NetworkPhilip Donoho, 31st Civil Engineer

  • 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