Aviano spouses rebuild community and connection

After nearly a decade, the Spouse’s Combat Dining Out made a triumphant return to Aviano Air Base, Italy, as a celebration of long-standing support and dedication within the military spouse community.Combat Dining Outs are a well-established military tradition—a spirited twist on the formal

Viper Week strikes Aviano AB

Airman 1st Class Maya Rhymer, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, searches her toolbox in preparation for arming the aircraft during a competition at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 6, 2025. Aviano’s two fighter generation squadrons, the 555th and the 510th, went head-to-head in

Aviano AB Welcomes Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud, Defense Health Network Europe director, treats a patient using a virtual reality set with the help of Staff Sgt. Oriana Moore, 31st Healthcare Operations Squadron pediatric technician, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 6, 2025. The 31st Medical Group was the first

The U.S. and Italy attend the Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism Ceremony

Members from the Italian Carabinieri display a wreath in front of the Pordenone Memorial in honor of victims of terrorism during the Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism ceremony in Pordenone, Italy, May 9, 2025. On the day of remembrance, the United States and Republic of Italy come together

Pride, Precision and Professionalism

With every step, salute and flag fold, the Airmen of the 31st Fighter Wing Honor Guard carry the weight of tradition on their shoulders and they do it with pride, precision and professionalism.

555th FGS Holds 2025 Dedicated Crew Chief Ceremony

Airmen from the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron cheer for the newly appointed Dedicated Crew Chiefs during a DCC Induction Ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 2, 2025. The title of DCC honors a crew chief’s exceptional performance, marking their names on a specific jet that they will work to

The Return of the Lopezes

Military service is a massive sacrifice made by those courageous enough to put service before self. For the Lopez family, that commitment is generational. At Aviano Air Base, the bond between service and family takes on a whole new meaning. Service is not just a job; it’s a family business.

31st CS conducts Readiness Review

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Joseph Daniel, 31st Communications Squadron operations flight commander, stands at attention during Retreat at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 24, 2025. Retreat is a military tradition that occurs at the end of the duty day and involves the playing of, “Retreat,” while

LTG Bernabe tours Rapid Deployment Warehouse

Aviano AB honors "Dark Eyes" in Andraž