Dec. 13, 2023 Exercise Poggio Dart showcases collective readiness of NATO alliance The United States, Türkiye and Italy participate in Exercise Poggio Dart 23 at Istrana Air Base, Italy, Dec. 12, 2023. NATO exercises reinforce the determination of Allied Air Forces to stand together in providing a collective defense and delivering constant vigilance across NATO airspace.
Dec. 13, 2023 31st FW sets up at Istrana Air Base for Exercise Fighting Wyvern U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing set up a tent for Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 at Istrana Air Base, Italy, Dec. 12, 2023. Continual collaboration and integration with our Allies and partners on Agile Combat Employment has improved the resilience and survivability of coalition
Dec. 12, 2023 Exercise Fighting Wyvern: Simulated flight line attack U.S. Army soldiers act as an opposition force during a simulated attack on the flight line. Applying operational maneuver to already forward-deployed forces has increased survivability and generated more military options for combined and joint forces.
Dec. 11, 2023 31st FW executes ACE concepts during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-2 Exercise Fighting Wyvern 23-02 is the second of three exercises designed to execute ACE operations in response to and within a Contested, Degraded and Operationally Limited environment, while concurrently executing integrated and joint base defense operations with Slovenia and Italy.
Dec. 11, 2023 Local kids rugby team learn teamwork from US Airmen Children from the Pordenone Rugby Under 12 team toured Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 7, 2023. The team learned valuable lessons that encompass team cohesiveness.
Dec. 11, 2023 Exercise Fighting Wyvern: Simulated Noncombatant Evacuation Operation Simulated Noncombatant Evacuation Operations enhance the wing’s evacuation tactics, creating a more secure operation for U.S. civilian non-combatants and nonessential personnel overseas.
Dec. 8, 2023 Aviano Middle-High School Holiday Concert The Aviano Middle-High School Choir and Band had a holiday concert on December 7th, 2023 at Aviano Air Base, Italy.
Dec. 7, 2023 SECAF Kendall visits Aviano Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Aviano Air Base Dec. 5, to take a firsthand look at how Airmen at the 31st Fighter Wing employ the mission and are part of One Team focused on the One Fight.
Dec. 6, 2023 Global Roots, Military Service: The Unique Path of Staff Sgt. Giacomo Samms The difficulties we face, the families we have, the places we live and even our upbringings shape each of us in a unique way. For U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Giacomo Samms, it led him to where he is now.
Nov. 30, 2023 Walking in a Wyvern Wonderland The 31st Fighter Wing Community Center hosted Wyvern Wonderland once again in the Wyvern Square at Aviano Air Base, Italy.