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  • Volunteers needed to support SARC program

    The 31st Fighter Wing needs victim advocate volunteers of both genders to support the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program at Aviano Air Base and its geographically separated units. Applications are due by Jan. 14.Applicants must be military or Air Force civilian personnel and have chain

  • Hard work pays off for 3 Aviano Airmen

    "I see you're wearing the wrong uniform - it has the wrong rank on it," said Brig. Gen. C.Q. Brown, 31st Fighter Wing commander. This was the general's modus operandi while promoting three Aviano Airmen this month through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program. The STEP program is

  • Commander retires after 41 years of service

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen bid farewell to Gen. Roger A. Brady, the USAFE commander since 2008, who retired Dec. 13 as the longest-serving Air Force officer currently on active duty. "Being the commander of USAFE is really something - it just doesn't get much better than this," General Brady

  • TACP operators, F-16 pilots reunite to share war stories

    Traversing through the war-torn streets of Afghanistan is a necessity that often comes with many dangers for U.S. military members. These are dangers 16 tactical air control party operators with the 8th Air Support Operations Squadron combated regularly this year, along with the help of their F-16

  • Harlem Globetrotters Entertain Aviano

    The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters visited Aviano Air Base to perform two exhibition games against the Washington Generals Dec. 2 and 3 at the Dragon Fitness Center.The Harlem Globetrotters are an exhibitionary basketball team that has entertained fans around the world with trick basketball moves

  • USAFE welcomes new commander

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen welcomed a new commander this week with the arrival of Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, who assumed command during a ceremony here Dec. 13. "This command is in great shape," General Welsh said. "My goal is just to make things even better than they have been in the

  • 8th ASOS Airmen reunite with family, friends

    Sixteen Airmen with the 8th Air Support Operations Squadron returned home Nov. 22 after being deployed for a year in support of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team "Sky Soldiers" stationed in Vicenza, Italy. These battlefield Airmen endured some of the most hostile enemy territory while

  • Cop’s Corner: Security forces respond to four house burglaries

    Nov. 5: A civilian contractor reported a house burglary. Upon reporting to the scene, the 31st Security Forces Squadron discovered the patio door was damaged and opened. Approximately $850 worth of jewelry was reported missing.Nov. 13: A military member reported a house burglary. The stolen items

  • Drive aims 9,600 cookies for Airmen

    In the spirit of the yuletide season, the Aviano Officers and Civilian Spouses' Club is playing the role of Santa Claus' elves, churning out gifts of cookies for the 12th annual Airmen Cookie Drive Nov. 29 and 30.The drive aims to give 9,600 cookies to more than 700 Airmen living in the base