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  • Cop's Corner

    On Sept. 25, an active duty military member reported someone broke into their residence and stole personal property. The Airman stated someone entered the residence through the kitchen window and stole 75 euro from their wallet. The Airmen further stated the window was properly secured the night

  • Small town Airman makes big time impact

    Heroes and champions daily walk, work, and live among us, often unfamed and unsung. One such champion rose from a small town in the heart of Minnesota, proving himself a leader from his high school years to the enlisted ranks of the U.S. Air Force and is still today, nearly 30 years later, forging a

  • Local Italian mayors visit base

    Several local Italian mayors received an up close look at Air Force operations Sept. 30 as they toured Aviano Air Base. The city mayors of Roveredo, Sacile and Budoia took an introductory tour of the base to better familiarize themselves with the installation and U.S. and Italian Air Force

  • LVIS gate opens, enhances force protection

    After nearly two years of construction, the Large Vehicle Inspection Station on Area F of Aviano Air Base opened for business Sept. 28, advancing the base's capability in inspecting contractor vehicles and ensuring greater force protection for base resources and personnel. With the opening of LVIS,

  • Class offers hands-on approach to 'lean' principles

    Most Air Force members have become familiar with the term "lean" in recent years - the basic concept of improving processes by eliminating waste. But when it comes to applying lean concepts to their everyday practices, many Airmen are still at a loss. To better help Aviano Airmen understand lean

  • Soldier aids Air Force spouse during rare child delivery

    "It's time!" she said, with a slight strain in her voice as she gritted through the pain sitting in the passenger seat of the car. "He's coming!" "No," her friend exclaimed. "Do not push. Just hold on a little longer. The paramedics are on their way." But it was too late. Moments later, Ty "Shotgun"

  • Air Force's premiere entertainment showcase to perform at Aviano Air Base

    The Air Force's premiere entertainment showcase, Tops in Blue, performs their "To Dream" tour here 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at Hangar 3, located next to the old Air Mobility Command passenger terminal on Area F.  Doors open for the performance at 6:15 p.m.Brig. Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., 31st Fighter Wing

  • Comm Airmen prepare for largest transformation in AF history

    Twenty communications Airmen stationed in Germany took part in a training exercise Sept. 18-24 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, as preparation for the largest transformation in the history of Air Force communications to be completed this October.When it's all said and done, more than 27,000 enlisted

  • Cop's Corner

    On Sept. 18, an active duty military member reported two unknown personnel attempted to break into the member's house. The individual secured the door with a security chain at approximately 4:30 a.m. About twenty minutes later, while eating breakfast, the member heard the door open, but the door was

  • Aviano Air Base holds POW/MIA Recognition Day

    A U.S.-Italian Air Forces joint retreat ceremony and an approximate six-mile 'ruck sack' march held here Sept. 18, 2009, wrapped up a series of POW/MIA events held throughout the week reminding the base of those who have sacrificed so much for their country. Observances of National POW/MIA