Aviano's Finest - Military Category

Name: Airman 1st Class Aaron O'Connor Unit: 31st Maintenance Operations Squadron Duty Title: Aircraft Maintenance Scheduler How long have you worked for the military? Two years Hometown City, State and/or Country: Houston, Texas How do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission? I manage all aircraft

Aviano holds remembrance ceremony for Sept. 11 victims

Annual festival strengthens U.S.-Italian relations

More than 1,600 Italians from the surrounding areas and American Airmen and thier families assigned to Aviano Air Base participated in the 8th Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival Sept. 5 in the town of Roveredo, Italy. The annual festival is held to promote friendship between the American

Aviano Air Base Marathon official results announced

An Airman stationed at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, crossed the finish line in 3:11:03 to win the Third Annual Aviano Air Base Marathon held off-base Sept. 13 in and around the town of Aviano.Tech. Sgt. Brian Morris, 32, edged out second place finisher, Rickardo Santa Rossa, a

Airmen partake in Second Annual Airmen's Bash

More than 100 Airmen grades E-1 to E-4 and their families attended the Second Annual Airmen's Bash Sept. 12, 2009 at the 'I Visinai Sports Complex' in Aviano. The free event, which included a variety of tournaments, live music, food and prizes, was a way for Aviano NCOs and officers to show base

Airmen's Bash set for Sept. 12

The second annual Aviano Airmen's Bash kicks off at noon Sept. 12 at the 'I Visinai Sports Complex' in Aviano. The free event, which runs until 6 p.m., is open to Airmen grades E-1 thru E-4 and their families. "We have a great event planned this year and even more prizes to give away," said Tech.

Belly dancing offers unique experience

Belly dancing is a tradition that has been passed down from woman to woman for more than 3,000 years. ''It's kept women strong in body, mind and spirit,'' said Eleonora Paronuzzi, Aviano Community Center dance instructor, noting that its roots rest both in India and the Middle East. ''It's

31st FW leadership emphasizes driving safety with base drivers

Col. Charles Q. Brown Jr., 31st Fighter Wing commander, addressed traffic accidents involving Aviano Air Base drivers with base senior leaders Sept. 4. The meeting comes on the heels of a recent string of accidents, one of which led to the death of two Italian civilians and one American military

Aviano's Finest - Italian Civilian Category

Name:  Signora Manuela Solda Unit: 31st Medical Group Duty Title: Facility Manager How long have you worked at Aviano Air Base? 10 years Name of town/city and Italian province you are from: Caneva (Pordenone), Friuli Venezia Giulia How do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission? I ensure that the

Aviano's Finest - U.S. Civilian Category

Name:  James "Jim" Hoppe, a retired Air Force master sergeant  Unit:  31st Medical Support Squadron Duty Title:  31st MDG Network Manager/Information Assurance Officer How long have you worked for the military?  29 years (21 active-duty and eight as a civilian) Hometown City, State and/or Country: