Zagreb: Croatian getaway in a day

On a recent long weekend, I decided that I wanted to take a day trip that I could not only drive to, but didn't have to spend much money on. Only four hours by car sits the Croatian capital of Zagreb, which instantly captivated me from the moment I arrived.Knowing I would only be in the city a short

Commentary: Step up, step in to eliminate iniquities

A few weeks ago, I was watching my favorite show and a popular Armed Forces Network commercial came on featuring Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa commander, and Chief Master Sgt. James Davis, USAFE command chief. At the end of the commercial were the words "Step Up,

One last flight in Italian skies

Aviano Air Base participates in Exercise Adriatic Strike 2014

F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 31st Fighter Wing are providing close air support during Exercise Adriatic Strike 2014 in Postojna, Slovenia this week. Slovenia first hosted Adriatic Strike, an exercise focused on training Joint Terminal Attack Controllers or JTACs, in 2012.The Slovenian government

Sergeant receives award for heroism

Staff Sgt. Xanadu Moldenhauer, 555th Fighter Squadron knowledge operator, was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal on May 30, 2014, during a 31st Operations Group commander's call for saving the life of Staff Sgt. Travis Brown, former 31st Munitions Squadron, armament training monitor. On

Encouraging base wide discussion during forum

More than 60 Team Aviano members had the opportunity to improve quality of life on base here, May 27, by addressing concerns, brainstorming solutions and asking questions during the 2014 Caring for People Forum. "The forum is an initiative that began in 2009 to help working professionals," said

Team Aviano 'double checks' for summer safety

Beginning May 24, the Department of Defense officially kicked off their 2014 "Critical Days of Summer," which Team Aviano members should keep in mind this summer when sizzling burgers on the grill or taking selfies while traveling the world. This years' campaign theme "Double Checks, Not Second

52 Aviano Airmen selected for master sergeant

Air Force officials announced today 52 Team Aviano non-commissioned officers were selected for promotion to master sergeant.Team Aviano selectees are: Michael Ramming, 31st Aerospace Medicine SquadronBenjamin Smith, 724th Air Mobility SquadronKenneth Crow, 31st Aircraft Maintenance SquadronJoseph

'Family well loved, country well served, a life well lived'

To celebrate the life of one of 31st Maintenance Squadron's own, hundreds of Airmen, maintainers, friends and family gathered during a memorial ceremony May 22 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The memorial was held in honor of Master Sgt. John J. Colpoys Jr., 39. Colpoys passed away in a motorcycle mishap

Team Aviano completes wing inspection

Wing inspection Maroon Bulldozer was held May 17-21. During the inspection, several scenarios tested the wing's ability to deploy and respond to emergency situations. Each scenario allowed inspection teams to accurately analyze each unit's capability to effectively complete the mission and showcase