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  • Speeding kills...is it worth it?

    For an Aviano couple, one morning began like any other typical day. They were driving to the base on a wet road caused by the rain.As the vehicle approached a roundabout for an exit, the vehicle hydroplaned, completed a 180 degree turn and flipped their vehicle into a ditch, landing on its side

  • Airman steps 'Above the Rest'

    A 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron Airman took their slogan, "Above the Rest," to heart by winning the 2009 Air Force Vehicle Operations Airman of the Year award recently. Senior Airman Guadalupe Morales Jr., a 31st LRS vehicle operator, who recently moved to Holloman Air Force Base, N. M., was

  • Aviano children become warriors for a day

    Kid-warriors stepped into their parents combat boots for a glimpse of what their parents go through prior to and during their deployment. What used to be an Army sustained airborne training site was converted to a big playground as approximately 70 Aviano children went through a deployment line at

  • ITT's new way of reaching out

    Frustrated? Tired of sitting at home? Want to get out and explore Italy and Europe? Don't want the hassle of planning a trip? Well the Information, Tickets and Travel office is here to help.A common pit stop for those travelers both stationed at and visiting Aviano, the ITT office offers an easy,

  • ISS group aids parents, children

    Parents with children in an Italian school now have a resource available to help them deal with potential cultural differences.The Italian School Support Group was created by two parents eager to provide a support network for their own children enrolled in the Italian school system. "Currently there

  • 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:Staff Sgt. Corey Bryant, Airman

  • New ITAF Building and aerobatic performance

    A ribbon cutting ceremony was held April 23 at the newly renovated Italian Air Force headquarters building in Area F. The building renovation began in 2005 and took four years to complete. The newly renovated building now houses smaller units previously located in different buildings. After the

  • Fitness madness sweeps across Aviano

    As the Air Force's new physical fitness program begins to roll in July, Airmen will be required to put more emphasis in maintaining their fitness standards throughout the year. Some of the most significant changes to the fitness program are testing frequency, establishment of fitness assessment

  • Aviano shows maintenance training to Romanian, Bulgarian Airmen

    In an effort to improve an already established military relationship, Team Aviano hosted a familiarization event with the Romanian and Bulgarian air forces April 12 to 16.The purpose of the event was to provide a learning experience for the Romanian and Bulgarian airmen on how the 31st Maintenance

  • Two Italian civilians take home top AF honors

    Two Italian civilians were recently recognized as the best in the Air Force in their specific career fields. Dr. Erica Brescacin was selected as the Air Force's best civilian medical information systems manager, and Manuela Solda was selected as the Air Force's top medical facilities manager. Dr.