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  • Memorial service set for fallen EOD Airman

    A memorial service for Tech. Sgt. Adam K. Ginett will be held here 3 to 4 p.m. Feb. 1 in the Mass Briefing Facility on Area F. He was assigned to the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight.If you wish to send flowers, please send them to the Thomas Funeral Home at 401 N.

  • 31FW announces quarterly award recipients

    The 31st Fighter Wing named its top performers for the fourth quarter of 2009 during a ceremony at the Mass Briefing Facility here Jan. 26. Out of 39 nominees from across the wing, its tenant units and geographically separated units, the award recipients are: Airman of the Quarter - Airman 1st Class

  • Memorial service held for former squadron commander

    A memorial service was held Jan. 25 at the Church of Aviano for a fallen Airman. U.S. and Italian family and friends paid their respects and remembered the life of Col. Adrian "KERMIT" Poné. Colonel Poné was assigned to NATO Combined Air Operations Center Five, Poggio Renatico, Italy, and was killed

  • Cop's Corner

    Several similar incidents of burglary have occurred throughout the local area and all have resulted in the theft of finances and valuable, personal belongings. Additionally, minor property damage has occurred as a result of forced entry. From the events reported on Jan.18 and 22, the following

  • Aviano's Finest - Civilian Employee Category

    Name: Roberto ScussatUnit: 31st Maintenance SquadronDuty Title: Powered Support System Mechanic Lead ForemanHow long have you worked at Aviano Air Base: 23 years. Name of town/city and Italian province you are from: Aviano (PN) How do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission? I support AGE

  • Aviano's Finest - Airman Basic-Technical Sergeant Category

    Name: Airman 1st Class Michael A. KilburnUnit: 31st Maintenance SquadronDuty Title: Avionics Intermediate Section Team MemberHow long have you worked for the military: 16 monthsHometown City, State and/or Country: Meadville, Pennsylvania --- home state of the Pittsburg Steelers.How do you support

  • Aviano's Finest - Master Sergeant-Captain Category

    Name: Master Sgt. Charles FarleyUnit: 31 Maintenance SquadronDuty Title: Assistant Accessories Flight ChiefHow long have you worked for the military? 18 yearsHometown City, State: Friendsville, TennesseeHow do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission? I manage people and resources of Accessories

  • Team Seymour honors fallen Airman

    The dignified transfer of a fallen Airman took place on the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base flight line Jan. 25.Tech. Sgt. Adam Ginett, a Knightdale, N.C., native, died Jan. 19 near Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 31st

  • Aviano celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Base personnel and family members took part in an observance dinner honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 20 at the Italian Mensa.Chaplain (Capt.) Christian Williams, from the 37th Training Wing at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, was the guest speaker for the dinner and highlighted some of the many

  • Officials release update on memorial services for two fallen Airmen

    Base officials are currently planning two memorial services for the recent losses to the Aviano family. The base is actively preparing for Tech. Sgt. Adam K. Ginett's memorial service and will provide more details when available. A memorial service for Col. Adrian Poné will be held Jan. 25 at the