CSAF, spouse visit Aviano Air Base

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and his wife Suzie visited the 31st Fighter Wing here July 10-12, meeting with Airmen and their families while touring the installation and its facilities.During his visit, Schwartz received briefings on the wing's mission and operations, dined with

31st OG welcomes new commander

The 31st Operations Group welcomed its new commander during a change of command ceremony July 7 here.Col. David Walker took the reigns from Col. Patrick Miller, who relinquished command after more than two years of service of the 31st OG. "My goal and vision for the 31st OG is to continue to provide

AF Academy cadets take trial run at Aviano

Eight U.S. Air Force Academy cadets recently visited Aviano Air Base, Italy, as part of Operation Air Force, a program designed to give cadets operational Air Force experience.Instead of taking a summer break as students would at a civilian university, Air Force Academy cadets participate in summer

Wing leadership recognizes Aviano's Finest

Twice a month, the 31st Fighter Wing leadership highlights military members and civilian employees for their professionalism, hard work, positive attitudes and outstanding contributions to the wing mission through the Aviano's Finest program.This week's selectees from the 31st Medical

724th AMS welcomes new commander

Aviano's Finest: Master Sergeant-Captain Category

First & Last Name: David Batiz Rank: Senior master sergeantUnit: 31st Maintenance SquadronDuty Title: Test, measurement and diagnostic equipment flight chiefHow long have you worked for the military? 24 years and 7 monthsHometown City, State and/or Country: Brownsville, TexasHow do you support the

Aviano's Finest Airman Basic-Technical Sergeant Category

Rank/Name: Staff Sgt. Sasha B. ChabrelUnit: 31st Maintenance SquadronDuty Title: Aerospace Ground Equipment inspection section floor leaderHow long have you worked for the military? 13 yearsHometown City, State and/or Country: East Meadow, N.Y.How do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission? I

Aviano's Finest Civilian Employee Category

Name: Juan Carlos GutierrezUnit: 31st Medical Operations Squadron Mental Health FlightDuty Title: Mental Health Ward clerkHow long have you worked for the military? 12 years on active duty, 4 years as a civilianHometown City, State and/or Country: San Antonio, TexasHow do you support the 31st

Aviano's Finest Master Sergeant-Captain Category

First & Last Name: Brad MarkwoodRank:  Master Sgt. Unit: 31st Medical Operations Squadron Duty Title: Medical Services Flight NCO in charge, How long have you worked for the military? 14 yearsHow do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission? I provide oversight of the Medical Services Flight which

Aviano's Finest Airman Basic-Technical Sergeant Category

First & Last Name:  Yolonda AskewRank:  Technical sergeant Unit: 31st Medical Operations SquadronDuty Title: Family Practice Clinic NCO in charge How long have you worked for the military? 14 yearsHow do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission? I provide oversight of the Family Practice and