Get a break from VAT

Value Added Tax, also referred to as Imposta sul Valore Aggiunto in Italy, is a form of consumption tax. It is a tax on the market value added to a product or service at each stage of its manufacture or distribution. The VAT is ultimately passed on to the consumer in the price paid for the product

Have a ball, at the ball

Team Aviano will host an Air Force Ball beginning 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at La Bella Vista Club to celebrate the service's 63rd anniversary.This year's theme is "Celebrating Partnership: Passato e Presente," and features guest speaker Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, 3rd Air Force commander. "Recognizing and

Cop's Corner

Aug. 24: Two active-duty military members notified the Police Services Desk about theft and vehicle damage in a parking lot at Madonna de Monte in Aviano, Italy. Upon their return from a hiking trip, they discovered the vehicle windows shattered. The first individual reported a backpack was taken

Firefighters receive specialized rescue training

The 31st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters received specialized rescue training Aug. 16 to Sept. 3, to increase their mission capability and readiness.The 80-hour training course included classroom education and 73 hours of practical application consisting of automobile extrication, technical

Campaign aims to spread IA awareness

Team Aviano kicked off its Information Assurance Awareness Campaign as part of U.S. Air Forces in Europe's effort to educate servicemembers and their families on secure computer practices both at work and home. From Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, the campaign includes weekly news articles, Armed Forces Network

Airmen cautioned on “e-cig” use

The Air Force surgeon general issued a memorandum alerting Airmen on the use of electronic cigarettes also known as "e-cigs." "E-cigs" are battery-operated devices containing cartridges filled with nicotine, flavor and other chemicals. The electronic cigarette turns nicotine and other chemicals into

AAAC kicks off Airmen Support for Families

The Aviano Airmen's Advisory Council kicked off a new program that aims to help deployed Airmen and their families."Being deployed can put a lot of stress on the active-duty member and their families," said Airman 1st Class Michael Kilburn, AAAC president and 31st Maintenance Squadron Avionics

Bingo event to help connect spouses

One-third of Aviano Airmen failing PT test

This is the first story of a three-part series highlighting fitness. The series gives insight into expert opinions about how Airmen can lead a healthy lifestyle. The Aviano Fitness Assessment Cell monitors are seeing high failure rates with the establishment of the new Air Force physical fitness

New Pass, Registration Web site revs up

Customers are now only a few clicks away from valuable information on everything they need to know in order to register their privately owned vehicles, receive tax-free gas rations and more. The new 31st Security Forces Pass and Registration Web site,