Aviano's Finest - Master Sergeant-Captain Category

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AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy --  Name: Master Sgt. Michael Hovey

Unit: 31st Fighter Wing Inspections Office

Duty Title: Non-commissioned officer in charge of operations

How long have you worked for the military? 17 years

Hometown City, State: Farmington, Maine

How do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission?  I develop, execute and evaluate higher headquarters, NATO and wing-level exercises and inspections.

What's one thing you've learned about Italy's history, people and culture?  That people lived in caves in Matera until the late 1900s.

What's one advantage of being stationed overseas?  You're given the opportunity to travel to locations that many people will never see in their lifetime.

What's your favorite European destination and why?  Greece.  I love their food and their laid back lifestyle, and you can use a donkey as transportation.