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  • Polcenigo recognizes U.S. Olympic athlete and resident

    (From left to right) Erika Padella, Polcenigo council majority leader, Antonio Del Fiol, Polcenigo mayor, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelly Curtis, 31st Communications Squadron knowledge operations technician, and U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing commander, pose for a photo after a

  • 57 RQS strengthens combat dive readiness through buoyancy training

    U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, oversee pre-dive procedures before a training dive in Medulin, Croatia,June 9, 2026. The training allowed pararescuemen to refine dive fundamentals and maintain operational readiness through realistic maritime

  • 606th ACS exercises distributed command and control during AK26

    Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, exercised distributed command-and-control operations during Astral Knight 2026, validating their ability to rapidly deploy and operate tactical air battle management capabilities from multiple locations, June 1-12, 2026.

  • COMACC connects with Airmen, mission during 731 EATKS visit

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of Air Combat Command, learns about the Romanian MiG-21 Fishbed from Romanian air force Col. Dumitru Calin Hulea, 71st Air Base deputy commander, during an immersion tour at Câmpia Turzii, Romania, May 23, 2026. Spain engaged with Airmen across the

  • 31st MXG reorganizes, reactivates 31st AMXS

    The 31st Maintenance Group commemorated the inactivation of the 56th Rescue Generation Squadron, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron and 555th Fighter Generation Squadron and reactivated the 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during a ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 8, 2026.

  • 31 FW honors 80th Anniversary of the Italian Republic

    U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Kingry, 31st Fighter Wing deputy commander, attends an Italian Republic Day ceremony in Pordenone, Italy, June 2, 2026. Kingry joined the 31st FW’s Italian partners in recognizing this historic occasion and honored them during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • 31 FW youth get tactical at Operation KUDOS

    Members of the 31st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron wait to hand out deployment gear during Operation KUDOS at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2026. Operation KUDOS is a mock deployment line experience designed specifically for children of military members to contextualize what their parents

  • American Legion National Commander experiences 31 FW mission

    U.S. Air Force 31st Fighter Wing leadership and the American Legion National Committee pose for a group photo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 28, 2026. The visit offered a firsthand look at the 31st FW’s mission and highlighted the importance of Aviano AB in supporting U.S. and NATO operations. (U.S.

  • Two nations, one legacy: 31 FW unveils new ITAF history museum feature

    The new QR code system at the Italian air force History Museum at Aviano Air Base provides Wyverns with the full text and audio history of Aviano AB in English, accompanied by photographs and artifacts from the museum. It is now an immersive experience for both sight and sound, connecting Aeroporto