PMEL, equipment on target

For Airmen of the 31st Maintenance Squadron's Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory, attention to detail is critical to the success of their job. The PMEL Airmen support more than 5,950 different types of equipment, such as spectrum analyzers, torque wrenches and pressure gauges, by thoroughly

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 724th Air Mobility

Camp Darby Airman STEP's up in Master department

Exceptional performers are recognized in many different ways, such as Hope Award, Lance P. Sijan Award and Maintenance Professional of the Year Award, which are only some of the accolades that former Tech. Sgt. David Meeks, 731st Munitions squadron, holds. His newest achievement is earning another

Dual personalities make for No. 1 performance

Aviano Airman takes STEPS in the right direction

Performing in an exceptional manor is how one former Aviano Staff Sergeant earned her latest stripe.Technical Sergeant Marilyn Landers was honored at the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron commander's call February 25 by Brig. Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., 31st Fighter Wing commander, and Major Jamaal

Aviano energy efforts to save $300k annually

The 31st Fighter Wing has increased its focus on energy-saving initiatives by taking multiple steps over the last few years to focus on cost effective, energy efficient projects.In November 2008, the wing established the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron Asset Management Optimization Office to find ways

Cop's Corner

On Feb. 22, an active duty service member entered the Police Services Desk and stated that an unknown individual stole their wallet containing a CAC card, stateside driver's license, AFI License and Codice Fiscale from his back, right pocket while on leave in Spain. This situation should attest to

31st Fighter Wing Annual Award winners

Thirteen Aviano men and women were recognized as the top base performers during the 31st Fighter Wing Annual Awards Ceremony at the AlpeAdria restaurant Feb. 26.With categories ranging from Volunteer of the Year to First Sergeant of the Year, the award ceremonies recognized nominees' involvement in

Monitoring utility bill keeps Airmen out of hot water

As a military member, uprooting to a new base can be challenging -- even more so when moving to an overseas location, where unique and specific challenges await. One of those challenges involves knowing how Italian utility companies work on estimates when issuing renters their home fuels bills.

DePLAYment Tags: "Small packages, big rewards"

Having a family member deployed can put unexpected stress on family members left behind. As part of the Year of the Air Force Family, a new program called DePLAYment tags hopes to alleviate some of that stress by providing free and discounted services on base.Last year, Secretary of the Air Force