Month of the Military Child kicks off at Aviano

April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. The Month of the Military Child is a time to applaud military families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make and challenges they overcome.

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, all from 31st Security Forces

Aviano Intelligence analyst arms leaders downrange

Fighting on two warfronts where anything goes from suicide bombers to cell phone detonated improvised explosive devices, timely, well-researched, intelligence gathering is critical to winning the war on terror.This is why Tech. Sgt. David Maurice, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Intelligence NCO in

Team Aviano passes UCI

Team Aviano received a rating of "In Compliance with Comments" during the installation's Unit Compliance Inspection March 22 to 26. In addition, the 731st Munitions Squadron, a 31st Fighter Wing geographically-separated unit based at Camp Darby, was inspected March 29 to April 1 and rated "In

Deployed Warrior of the week

Staff Sgt. Lonnie Sapp, 447th Air Expeditionary Group command post, deployed from the 31st Fighter Wing command post, Aviano Air Base, Italy, won Noncommissioned Officer of the Week for the 447th Air Expeditionary Group for March 12 to 19, 2010 Sergeant Sapp expertly managed a number of missions

Airmen graduate from Aviano ALS, earn awards

Thirty-eight Airmen graduated from the Aviano Airman Leadership School Class 10-D during a ceremony here March 26.These Airmen endured 192 hours of classroom instruction in areas, including Military Professional, Combat Leader, Supervisory Communicator and Supervisor of Airmen. They have reached

Cop's Corner

Through the past week there have been many reports of lost ID cards. Obtaining a new ID card is an extensive process. First, you must proceed to the Police Services Desk to see if anyone has returned the card. If not, you must complete a statement with Security Forces. The Police Services Desk will

Air Force leaders expand force management options

Air Force leaders announced March 25, 2010 an expansion of force management measures designed to bring the service closer to its authorized funded end strength. Fewer Airmen than anticipated applied for voluntary programs offered under Phase One of the force management program initiated in November

Sergeant receives Air Force's top maintenance honor

A 31st Maintenance Squadron sergeant recently received the Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award for the Supervisor and Technician category. Tech. Sgt. Derek Bibber demonstrated the highest degree of sustained performance, knowledge and efficiency in maintenance for his job as a 31st MXS Inspection

Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical