Aviano Vet Clinic proves vital to four-legged friends

Most everyone has heard the term "man's best friend" in reference to a valuable member of many people's families - the household dog. Like any family member, a dog's health and well-being is important. This is something well understood by the Aviano Veterinary Clinic, an organization which is not

31st MDG sweeps USAFE medical awards

Aviano medics from the 31st Medical Group swept the USAFE-level medical service awards with 31 individual awards and the Air Force Surgeon General Award for Best Hospital of the Year in USAFE. "This reflects the hard work and perseverance of a team of dedicated medics and leadership at all levels

FSS competes for back-to-back Eubank award

The 31st Force Support Squadron was recently nominated by USAFE to compete for the prestigious Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank award at the Air Force-level. Last year, the 31st FSS, known then as the 31st Services Squadron, won the Air Force-level Eubank award. "This year is extra special because it is

For mommy and daddy

New terminology recognizes contributions of Airmen

The Air Force is adopting new terminology to better reflect participation in today's joint fight, the Air Force chief of staff advised in a letter to the field. Airmen who were previously categorized as filling non-standard or "in lieu of" taskings now will be referred to as filling a joint

Congress authorizes paternity leave

Eligible Airmen are now authorized 10 days of nonchargeable paternity leave following the birth of their newborns, courtesy of the 2009 Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act passed by Congress. The law applies to married, active-duty Airmen. The Airman's wife must have given birth to the

Reducing Aviano's Carbon Footprint

Public may comment on draft rules for spouse employment

The public is invited to comment until Jan. 5, 2009, on proposed rules to speed up the hiring process for some military spouses seeking federal jobs. The Office of Personnel Management staff published the rules Dec. 5 in the Federal Register and drafted the regulations to implement an executive

Officials request NCO feedback for future assessments

Staff sergeants through chief master sergeants throughout the Air Force are encouraged to share feedback with officials from the Air Force Occupational Measurement Squadron here right now. This feedback will help NCOs have a voice their own career advancements. Input from the Military Knowledge and

Reward offered for Airman Basic Parrott

A $10,000 reward has been offered to anyone with information which leads directly to the capture of Airman Basic Jeremy Parrott. Airman Parrott, 29, was convicted of possessing child pornography July 2, and escaped from his escort shortly after attending a medical appointment here Sept. 24. Although