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  • Aviano AB throws Month of the Military Child Parade

    A Child Development Center employee pulling a children's wagon during the Month of the Military Child parade at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 17, 2026. Throughout April, the Department of Defense recognizes the resilience and sacrifices of military children in support of their service member

  • 56th RQS enhances skills during SERE training

    U.S. Air Force Capt. Paul Dudnaki, 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, is hoisted to safety by a HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter during a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 9, 2026. The scenario replicated real-world personnel recovery

  • Paper to Digital: Aviano Revamped App Streamlines Dorm Inspections

    AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy — U.S. Air Force Master Sgt.Gerald Creech, 31st Wing Staff Agency first sergeant, and Tech. Sgt. Jacob Mason, 31st Fighter Wing Inspector General Inspections Self-Assessment Program manager, recently embarked on an innovative digital automation project to transform how

  • First Sergeants engage with 31st FSS

    U.S. Air Force first sergeants assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing speak with Airman 1st Class Kyree-Lee Graves, 31st Force Support Squadron outbound assignments counselor, during a visit to an FSS work center at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 26, 2026. The sessions demonstrated the first sergeants’

  • 31st MXG partners with Bulgarian air force for readiness training

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Turcios, 31st Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory logistics noncommissioned officer-in-charge, reviews technical maintenance data with Bulgarian air force Maj. Nikolay Mateev, Bulgarian Air Force maintenance flight commander, at Aviano

  • Aviano hosts 3rd annual Norwegian foot march

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathan Gracialatorre, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron heavy equipment maintenance supervisor, takes part in the 3rd annual Norwegian foot march at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 3, 2026. Participants must complete an 18.6 mile course wearing a combat uniform and a weighted

  • Aviano celebrates ‘Month of the Military Child’

    Aviano Elementary School students attend an assembly during the Month of the Military Child proclamation signing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 6, 2026. The proclamation honors military children for their strength in facing frequent moves, school changes and parental deployments. (U.S. Air Force

  • Team Aviano hosts inaugural USAFE Rugby Cup

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing pose for a team picture after the inaugural United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Rugby Cup championship in Polcenigo, Italy, March 28, 2026. Service members proudly represented Team Aviano by showcasing teamwork, determination

  • For us, by us: Aviano AB kicks off 2026 AFAF Campaign

    AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- The annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicked off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, running from April 6th to May 22nd, 2026. This vital, “For us, by us,” initiative is the only authorized workplace fundraising campaign for the Department of the Air Force and provides