Americans vs. Italians: teams go head-to-head in soccer

The Aviano Air Base men's varsity soccer team host the Poli Sportiva Val Colvera Italian team from the Frisanco area during a home game at the Dragon Fitness Center field on Area F at 8:30 p.m. Nov. 6.  Pre-game warmups begin at 7:30 p.m. The match is open to base personnel and families to come out

Aviano eyes forward on energy efficient future

As National Energy Awareness Month came to an end Oct. 31, Aviano Air Base continues to look to the future to find ways to reduce its energy consumption and focus on "putting all the pieces together" for a "sustainable energy future" as was this year's observance theme. Units across the 31st Fighter

Aviano Airmen selected for promotion to chief master sergeant

Three senior master sergeants assigned to Aviano Air Base were among 475 selected Air Force wide for promotion to chief master sergeant Nov. 5, 2009.  This year's selection rate was 20.87 percent.Please join the 31st Fighter Wing commander and command chief in congratulating Aviano's newest chief

31 LRS Technical Sergeant receives Bronze Star

Aviano's Finest - Italian Civilian Category

Unit: 31st Contracting Squadron First & Last Name: Gianfranco Patui Duty Title: Contract Specialist How long have you worked at Aviano Air Base? 14 years Name of town/city and Italian province you are from: Pordenone, Italy How do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission? I support the 31st Fighter

Aviano's Finest - U.S. Civilian Category

Unit: 31st Contracting Squadron First & Last Name: Denise Jackson Duty Title: Chief, Plans and Programs How long have you worked for the military? 11 years Hometown City, State and/or Country: Denver, Colo. How do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission? Behind the scene team player ensuring the

Cop's Corner

On Oct. 22, an active duty military family member reported that they noticed their purse was stolen. The stolen purse contained one military identification card, one stateside license and one AFI driver's license, two Codice Fiscale cards, two social security cards and three credit/bank cards. The

Base leadership recognizes Aviano's Finest

Twice a month, 31st Fighter Wing leadership highlights one military member, U.S. civilian and Italian civilian for their professionalism, hard work, positive attitudes and outstanding contributions to the wing mission through the Aviano's Finest program. This week's selectees, all from 31st

Aviano's Finest - Military Category

Unit: 31st Contracting Squadron Rank: Second Lieutenant Name: Anthony Simmons Duty Title: Operational contracts manager How long have you worked for the military? Just over one year. Hometown City, State and/or Country: Baltimore, Md. How do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission? I support the

Air Force holds memorial, celebrates life of AFN Aviano broadcaster

Nearly 200 Airmen and civilians stood at attention as Master Sgt. Andrew Henne conducted a role call during a memorial ceremony in the base theater here Oct. 26.Sergeant Henne, the 31st Force Support Squadron first sergeant, called out, "Staff Sgt. Jenkins." "Present sir!" "Senior Airman Ciciora."