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AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy --  Name: Mrs. Franca Beraldo

Unit: 724th Air Mobility Squadron

Duty Title: Cargo Scheduler/Joint Inspection Instructor

How long have you worked for the military: Twelve years

Hometown City, State and/or Country: CastelfrancoVeneto (Treviso), Italy

How do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission: I ensure safe movement of all hazardous material moving throughout the Defense Transportation System hubs of Southern Europe. I coordinate movement through multiple international zones fully utilizing all means of transportation available to the European Theatre Distribution Center. I also teach all Wing, Army and tenant unit personnel on how to properly prepare and inspect cargo for air movement.

What's one thing you've learned about American's people and culture: I have learned that American culture is just as diverse as their people because of the many different ethnicities and nationalities that make up the United States. Also, American's really know how to enjoy themselves even at work.

What's one advantage of working with Americans: The one advantage I have found working with American's is that their diversity and uniqueness enables them to look at situations from many different perspectives.

What's your favorite European destination and why? Croatia is my favorite European destination, because they have great seafood and the best beaches in Europe.