New USAFE commander shares priorities, gets personal

Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, new U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, outlined his priorities, vision, challenges and personal experiences during an interview here Aug. 8. "I am so proud of this command--our Airmen have accomplished so much in these past three years," said General Breedlove who left

Welsh 'humbled' to serve as Air Force chief of staff

The Air Force chief of staff flag passed to the service's 20th chief in a ceremony here Aug. 10.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, a 36-year Airman, stepped into the position, taking over for Gen. Norton Schwartz, who also retired from the Air Force during the ceremony."Mark is respected throughout the Air

Aspiring cooks compete for Top Chef title

Nine Airmen represented their professional development organizations in the quarterly Aviano Top Chef competition at the La Dolce Vita dining facility Aug. 6, with the Company Grade Officer's Council taking top honors at the event.The CGOC, Top 3 and Aviano Airmen Advisory Council were each

Culture: Choosing your Italian beach destination

Only a short distance from Aviano, you will find sandy beaches perfect for the whole family or enchanting pebbly shores far from the crowds. Italy has a piece of coast for anyone, including suntan fans, nature lovers, sports enthusiasts, kids and even pets. The Friuli Venezia Giulia and neighboring

Flight surgeon busts lightning myths

The Italian peninsula is no stranger to thunderstorms. The ancient Romans believed Jupiter hurled bolts of lightning and issued thunderclaps from his throne on Mount Olympus. Near Aviano Air Base in northern Italy, large storm cells sweep down from nearby mountains with little or no warning. Injury

Visit Aviano HAWC for a healthier life

Healthy living is necessary for all military readiness and day-to-day effectiveness, and the Aviano Health and Wellness Center works to provide educational tools for enhancing healthy behavior. Dedicated to improving diets, strength, cardio and overall physical health, the Aviano HAWC offers a

USAFE commander: We’re Honored to Serve with You

It is truly a remarkable honor to take the flag as your new commander. Cindy and I cannot be more proud of the team we are joining, and we are ecstatic to continue the amazing progress that General and Mrs. Welsh effected in their tenure here. We are blessed to return for our seventh United States

COMMENTARY: Airmen receive side of education with dinner

July 27 was definitely a night to remember. I was selected by my office to participate in an alcohol awareness event where I was told there was free food and wine. Who could say no to that?The event was organized by base and community leaders to show young Airmen how their blood alcohol content

31st Communications Squadron keeps base connected

Culture - Integrating into Italian markets

Open air markets are one of the most picturesque aspects of Italian life style. At the market you can mingle with locals, walk with them through colorful stalls and purchase all sorts of merchandise. You can smell the fragrance of fresh fruits, flowers or tempting ready-to-eat Italian food passing