New ITAF Building and aerobatic performance

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held April 23 at the newly renovated Italian Air Force headquarters building in Area F. The building renovation began in 2005 and took four years to complete. The newly renovated building now houses smaller units previously located in different buildings. After the

31st Fighter Wing conducts surge ops

Although much of Europe's airspace was shut down by the eruption of a volcano under the Eyjafjallajokull glacier in Iceland, the 31st Fighter Wing pressed on and conducted surge operations from April 19 to 22 with a goal to fly 276 sorties.The surge operation's main focus was to test sortie

Fitness madness sweeps across Aviano

As the Air Force's new physical fitness program begins to roll in July, Airmen will be required to put more emphasis in maintaining their fitness standards throughout the year. Some of the most significant changes to the fitness program are testing frequency, establishment of fitness assessment

Aviano's Finest - Airman Basic-Technical Sergeant Category

Rank: Airman 1st Class Caleb Larson Unit: 31st Munitions Squadron Duty Title: Munitions Controller Hometown City, State and/or Country: Palmer, AlaskaHow do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission? By coordinating and directing all munitions activity on the flightline, in addition to arranging

Aviano Chief's Choice Award for March

Airman 1st Class Lauren Shuman, 31st Medical Operations Squadron, is presented the Aviano Chief's Choice Award by Aviano's Chief's group Apr. 19, 2010. Aviano Chiefs present the Chief's Choice Award monthly to an Airman who clearly exceeds Air Force Standards in the areas of dress and appearance,

Dental clinic ensures effective oral hygiene

Aviano shows maintenance training to Romanian, Bulgarian Airmen

In an effort to improve an already established military relationship, Team Aviano hosted a familiarization event with the Romanian and Bulgarian air forces April 12 to 16.The purpose of the event was to provide a learning experience for the Romanian and Bulgarian airmen on how the 31st Maintenance

Two Italian civilians take home top AF honors

Two Italian civilians were recently recognized as the best in the Air Force in their specific career fields. Dr. Erica Brescacin was selected as the Air Force's best civilian medical information systems manager, and Manuela Solda was selected as the Air Force's top medical facilities manager. Dr.

Two Public Affairs Airmen receive Air Force-level awards

Two 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs Airmen recently received 2009 Air Force Public Affairs Awards for Communication Excellence honors.Staff Sgt. Justin Weaver, 31st FW Public Affairs journeyman, received the 2009 Airman 1st Class Darryl Winters Award, while Staff Sgt. Nadine Barclay, 31st FW Public

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