Become a friend of Aviano Air Base Published Dec. 14, 2009 By 1st Lt. Kim Schaerdel 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- Aviano Airmen, employees and family members can now follow what is happening on base by joining the Aviano Air Base fan page on Facebook. "The families of Aviano AB are spread out across the local communities in the surrounding area which makes quick and effective communication difficult at times," said Brig. Gen. C.Q. Brown Jr., 31st Fighter Wing commander. "Social media, conveniently, is another avenue to bring information to our Airmen and families on their time." In an effort to reach out to the base community, the commander and the 31st FW Public Affairs Office set up the Facebook fan page. This will not only be a communication tool for here in Italy, but a means to connect with friends and family in the states. The base Facebook page provides information on upcoming events and news updates as well as photos and videos. The base encourages information sharing and open dialogue, but wants fans to remember operational security and professionalism when posting comments. Founded in 2004, Facebook is a global social networking Web site with more than 350 million users. To become a friend of Aviano, click on the social media icon on the Aviano AB Web site at www.aviano.af.mil or search for Aviano Air Base in Facebook.