Annual folklore festival in full swing

Aviano wins $300K in BMI challenge

The 31st Fighter Wing is $300,000 richer, thanks to the hard work of many Aviano Airmen. Aviano was deemed the winner of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Body Mass Index Challenge that ran from December 2008 thru June 2009, going from 26.13 to 25.83 for a 0.3 percent loss between the first and second

Airmen rescue motorcyclist from raging fire

As the fire quickly consumed the four-foot-tall crops and anything in its path, Chief Master Sgt. James Eggers knew what he had to do. His first priority was to locate the motorcyclist lying somewhere in the field, and fast. It was late July when Chief Eggers, 31st Medical Group superintendent, was

Wing 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 FW staff

Cop's Corner

On July 29, an active duty military member reported loud music and voices outside of their dormitory residence. The Airman stated there were multiple individuals playing excessively loud music and yelling lyrics into the dorm room where the member resides. The Airman further stated they made contact

Airmen strengthen bond through fitness

A record-setting 45 three-person running teams, 11 from the 31st Fighter Wing, took part in a 7-kilometer race atop the Piancavallo Mountain perched above the base here Aug. 2. The annual event is part of the Veteran Alpini Group of Aviano's alumni celebration honoring past and present Alpini

Aviano's Finest - Italian Civilian Category

Unit: 31st Comptroller Squadron How long have you worked at Aviano Air Base? 15 years Title of address: Ms. First & Last Name: Carla Baccinar Duty Title: Executive Administrator Name of town/city and Italian province you are from: Toronto, Canada, originally, now in Rauscedo (PN), Italy How do you

Aviano's Finest - Military Category

Unit: 31st Fighter Wing Rank: Staff Sergeant First & Last Name: Elisabete Freitas How long have you worked for the military? Almost 8 years Duty Title: NCO in Charge, Wing Command Section Hometown City, State and/or Country: Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal How do you support the 31st Fighter Wing

Aviano's Finest - U.S. Civilian Category

Unit: 31 Fighter Wing How long have you worked for the military? 26 Years Title of address: Mr. First & Last Name: William "Rick" Mace Duty Title: Chief of Weapons Safety Hometown City, State and/or Country: Shelbyville, Ind. How do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission? By informing wing

Cop's Corner

On July 23, a dependent spouse of a 31st Fighter Wing member reported that a suspicious individual was granted access into their residence. The tenant thought the person may have been sent there by their landlord to fix the gas system of the residence, but was suspicious as to if that was the case