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  • Million Gallon Club: Seven POL Airmen reach milestone

    Seven Airmen from the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil and lubricants flight here recently became members of the 'Million Gallon Club' during their first 60 days while deployed to the 376th Expeditionary LRS at the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. In addition to their individual

  • 31st FW commander shares mission, vision with Airmen

    Since the 31st Fighter Wing moved to Aviano Air Base, Italy, from Homestead Air Force Base, Fla., in April 1994, 11 different commanders have led the wing. Col. C.Q. Brown Jr., the wing's current commander, is no stranger to the 31st FW or in commanding a fighter wing having previously been assigned

  • USAFE Touch 'n Go Band entertains masses in Friuli Venezia Giulia region

    The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Touch 'n Go Band rocked their way through Italy's Friuli Venezia Giulia Region July 17-23. The whirlwind tour featured eight local shows, starting with a preview show at the La Bella Vista club for base members and ending with a performance at Castello d'Aviano in the

  • Aviano public Web site unveils new design

    The 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs office unveiled a new design for the Aviano public Web site Wednesday, mirroring that of Air Force Link and other base Web sites across the Air Force. The new design features a variety of new capabilities in addition to a larger layout and cleaner look. "We're

  • Aviano's Finest - Military Category

    Unit: 603rd Air Control Squadron Rank: Staff Sergeant How long have you worked for the military: Nine years First & Last Name: David Olson Duty Title: Ground Radar Maintenance craftsman Hometown City, State and/or Country: Howell, N.J. How do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission?I provide

  • Aviano's Finest - Italian Civilian Category

    Unit: 603rd Air Control Squadron How long have you worked at Aviano Air Base: 20 years Title of address: Signora First & Last Name: Giuliana Pivetta Duty Title: Office Automation Clerk Name of town/city and Italian province you are from: San Vito al Tagliamento (PN) How do you support the 31st

  • Officials set date for 3rd Annual Aviano Marathon

    The 31st Force Support Squadron is partnering with the Aviano Road Runners, a group of U.S. and Italian runners, to co-host the 3rd Annual Aviano Marathon in conjunction with the group's annual volksmarch. The marathon is set for Sept. 13. This year's event will start and finish off-base at the Area

  • Aviano Sea Dragons prepare to make waves

    The Aviano Sea Dragons swim team kicked off its 2009-2010 season recently with a pre-season training and summer swim camp at the base outdoor pool that goes through August. The ASD team offers 8 to 19-year-old dependants an opportunity to apply self-discipline, increase physical ability, and be part

  • Former 31st OG commander takes command of 435th ABW

    Members of the 435th Air Base Wing came together in Hangar 1 on Ramstein Air Base June 11 to welcome their new commander. Col. Thomas Gould took command of the 435th ABW from Col. Don Bacon at a ceremony officiated by Maj. Gen. Mark Zamzow, 3rd Air Force vice commander. "We at the 3rd Air Force are

  • Former 31st FW vice commander takes command of 53rd Wing

    Assuming command of the 53rd Wing meant a return to the states after serving almost five years overseas for Col. Michael Gantt. This was a transition the colonel said he was excited about. "My family and I are happy to be here on the Emerald Coast," said the colonel. "We're ready to get out and