Wing commander discusses way forward

The 31st Fighter Wing's top leader addressed Team Aviano during a commander's call at the Dragon Fitness Center June 2 -- recapping some of the installation's milestones since taking command a year ago. Brig. Gen. C.Q. Brown Jr., 31st FW commander, highlighted some of Aviano's major accomplishments

31st Fighter Wing Airmen pay respect to fallen

Approximately 40 Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing participated in the Florence American Cemetery Memorial Day service May 31.The annual event was held to honor all fallen servicemembers and to pay respect to 4,402 military personnel buried at the cemetery in Florence, Italy.The event included

Wing leadership recognizes Aviano's Finest

Twice a month, the 31st Fighter Wing leadership highlights military members and civilian employees for their professionalism, hard work, positive attitudes and outstanding contributions to the wing mission through the Aviano's Finest program.This week's selectees are:Senior Airman Joshua Berkeley,

Airmen learn about responsible drinking

The three-drink rule may look like a good plan on paper, but how can Airmen really understand the effects of alcohol on their bodies without going over the legal limit? For more than 30 young Airmen from Aviano, an evening of free wine and food at an Italian vineyard as well as round-trip

Transit Alert: Aviano's own ambassadors in blue

Whether it's calling for an aircraft refueling truck, requesting aircraft ground equipment, or just responding to an in-flight emergency, Aviano's Transit Alert has it covered. Once on the ground, a pilot's first view are those of the professional men and women keeping the skies and runway clear

Aviano taps Earth's energy

As part of Team Aviano's commitment to stay green and conserve energy, construction has begun to build the base's $680,000 geothermal plant, the first of its kind in the U.S. Air Forces in Europe."Aviano is actively leaning forward on numerous utility and energy-saving initiatives," said Lt. Col. Bo

Aviano Chief's Choice Award for April

Tech. Sgt. Travana Toney, 31st Force Support Squadron, is presented the Aviano Chief's Choice Award by the Aviano's Chief's group May 18, 2010. Aviano Chiefs present the Chief's Choice Award monthly to an Airman who clearly exceeds Air Force Standards in the areas of dress and appearance, bearing,

510th FS deploys to Afghanistan

Airmen from the 510th Fighter Squadron, the "Buzzards," deployed to Afghanistan recently in support of overseas contingency operations bringing with them new technological capabilities."This is the first combat deployment for the 510th Fighter Squadron since returning from Iraq in the summer of

MOS Change of Command

Wing leadership recognizes Aviano's Finest

Twice a month, the 31st Fighter Wing leadership highlights military members and civilian employees for their professionalism, hard work, positive attitudes and outstanding contributions to the wing mission through the Aviano's Finest program.This week's selectees are:Senior Airman Cassandra Bryant,