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  • 31st MUNS receives SECDEF award, re-designates to 731st MUNS

    One of three 31st Maintenance Group units here who were a part of a process which re-designated two units in July and August, was selected to receive the 2009 Secretary of Defense Field-level Maintenance Award--small category.On July 31, the first re-designation took place changing the 31st

  • Wing commander promoted to brigadier general

    Colonel Charles Q. Brown Jr., 31st Fighter Wing commander, pinned on his first star during a promotion ceremony here Sept. 18, 2009.Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, 3rd Air Force commander, Ramstein Air Base, Germany presided over the ceremony. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced Brig. Gen. Brown's

  • 724th AMS opens doors to new NATO terminal

    Air Mobility Command's 724th Air Mobility Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy processed their first passengers this week following the opening of the new passenger and air freight terminal Sept. 10.The new 34,000-plus square-foot facility is located approximately a quarter-mile down the street past

  • Annual festival strengthens U.S.-Italian relations

    More than 1,600 Italians from the surrounding areas and American Airmen and thier families assigned to Aviano Air Base participated in the 8th Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival Sept. 5 in the town of Roveredo, Italy. The annual festival is held to promote friendship between the American

  • Aviano Air Base Marathon official results announced

    An Airman stationed at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, crossed the finish line in 3:11:03 to win the Third Annual Aviano Air Base Marathon held off-base Sept. 13 in and around the town of Aviano.Tech. Sgt. Brian Morris, 32, edged out second place finisher, Rickardo Santa Rossa, a

  • Airmen partake in Second Annual Airmen's Bash

    More than 100 Airmen grades E-1 to E-4 and their families attended the Second Annual Airmen's Bash Sept. 12, 2009 at the 'I Visinai Sports Complex' in Aviano. The free event, which included a variety of tournaments, live music, food and prizes, was a way for Aviano NCOs and officers to show base

  • Airmen's Bash set for Sept. 12

    The second annual Aviano Airmen's Bash kicks off at noon Sept. 12 at the 'I Visinai Sports Complex' in Aviano. The free event, which runs until 6 p.m., is open to Airmen grades E-1 thru E-4 and their families. "We have a great event planned this year and even more prizes to give away," said Tech.

  • Belly dancing offers unique experience

    Belly dancing is a tradition that has been passed down from woman to woman for more than 3,000 years. ''It's kept women strong in body, mind and spirit,'' said Eleonora Paronuzzi, Aviano Community Center dance instructor, noting that its roots rest both in India and the Middle East. ''It's