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  • Third aircraft completes Heavy Airlift Wing

    The third and final C-17 Globemaster III to comprise the Heavy Airlift Wing aircraft inventory arrived at Papa Air Base, Hungary, Oct. 12 and was welcomed by the Hungarian Chief of Defense General Laszlo Tombol and other civic leaders from the surrounding communities. The delivery of the third

  • Base leadership recognizes Aviano's Finest

    Twice a month, 31st Fighter Wing leadership highlights one military member, U.S. civilian and Italian civilian 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 Fighter

  • Cop's Corner

    On Oct. 2, an active duty military dependent reported someone damaged their 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. The active duty military dependent stated they noticed a 2 1/2 foot long scratch to the rear driver's side door while the vehicle was parked in the community center parking lot. These types of

  • Going to Extremes: Civil engineers compete in Como Lake Man Triathlon

    Two Aviano civil engineers recently competed in one of many extreme competitions held throughout Europe each year -- the Como Lake Man Triathlon. Here is their story.Names:  Lt. Col. Bo Bloomer and Adam Leigland  Unit: 31st Civil Engineer Squadron Event: Como Lake Man triathlonDate:  Aug. 22,

  • Tops in Blue dazzles U.S.-Italian audience

    Approximately 500 Americans and Italians were dazzled by the Air Force's premiere entertainment showcase, Tops in Blue, during their "To Dream" tour performance Oct. 3 at Aviano Air Base.Senior Airman Joanell Jackson, Detachment 1, 20th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Polk, La., who sang "One

  • CFC underway

    The Aviano Combined Federal Campaign kicked off Oct. 5 with a celebration at the base exchange.During the event, Brig. Gen. C.Q. Brown Jr., 31st Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Laten Williams, 31st FW command chief, were the first to sign their contribution forms, followed by other

  • Airmen preside over Camp Darby BOSS

    Camp Darby's Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers celebrated it's 20th birthday and held elections for a new council on Oct. 2. This year's elections, though, resulted in some surprising results. Three out of four elected positions were filled by Airmen."At Camp Darby we are truly a purple

  • Fire prevention week underway

    Each year, roughly 3,000 people die as a result of home fires and burns in the United States alone. More than 200,000 individuals are seen in the nation's emergency rooms for burn injuries, according to the National Fire Protection Association. In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, which

  • 31st FW commander introduces new wing mission statement, vision, priorities

    The 31st Fighter Wing commander introduced his revision of the wing's mission, vision and priorities to base leaders during a meeting at the wing headquarters building Sept. 30. "We are more than your standard F-16 wing," said Brig. Gen. C. Q. Brown Jr., 31st FW commander. "In more ways than one, at

  • Wing leadership recognizes Aviano's Finest

    Twice a month, 31st Fighter Wing leadership highlights one military member, U.S. civilian and Italian civilian for their professionalism, hard work, positive attitudes and outstanding contributions to the wing mission through the Aviano's Finest program. This week's selectees, both from 555th