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  • 31st CONS: Air Force’s best small contracting unit

    The 31st Contracting Squadron recently received the 2010 Air Force Outstanding Contracting Award for a small unit. "I am extremely proud of the contracting professionals I serve every day," said Lt. Col. William Ping, 31st CONS commander. "This award recognized the dedicated support the 31st CONS

  • Coalition launches 'Operation Odyssey Dawn'

    Coalition forces launched "Operation Odyssey Dawn" March 19 to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution 1973 to protect the Libyan people from the country's ruler.The goal of the military coalition is to prevent further attacks by regime forces on Libyan citizens, officials said, adding that the

  • Aviano Airmen selected for promotion to colonel, major

    Three Aviano lieutenant colonels and a captain were recently selected for promotion.The following are the promotees:Lt. Col. Sean DewittLt. Col. Brian GreenroadLt. Col. Gregory SarakatsannisCapt. Joshua Haney

  • 31st Mission Support Group welcomes new commander

    The men and women of the 31st Mission Support Group welcomed their new commander March 11 during a change-of-command ceremony at the Personnel Alert Holding Area at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Col. Brian D. Pukall takes the reins from Col. Brian T. Kelly, who relinquished command after nearly two years

  • Aviano Airmen selected for promotion to senior master sergeant

    Twelve master sergeants assigned to Aviano Air Base were selected for promotion to senior master sergeant March 10. Please join the 31st Fighter Wing in congratulating Aviano's newest Senior Master Sergeant selects.The following Master Sergeants were selected for promotion today. Please join these

  • AFAF highlights Aviano's generosity

    Team Aviano kicked off its Air Force Assistance Fund campaign at the base exchange March 7. The AFAF is an annual campaign designed to raise funds for the charitable affiliates that provide support to the Air Force family in need. "The AFAF is the Air Force taking care of its people," said Capt.

  • 31st MXG: Air Force's top maintenance unit

    The 31st Maintenance Group recently earned the 2010 Air Force Clements McMullen Memorial Daedalian Weapon System Maintenance Trophy, excelling in all graded areas."This was not just a group win, but a win for the entire wing," said Col. Fredrick Plaumann, 31st MXG commander. "Our group could not