Aviano's Finest - Italian Civilian Category Published Oct. 2, 2009 AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- Name: Donatella Piazza Unit: 555th Fighter Squadron Duty title: Secretary How long have you worked at Aviano Air Base: 15 years Name of town/city and Italian province you are from: Pordenone, Italy How do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission? With daily and constant dedication to my job, the people I work with and for. What's one thing you've learned about America's history, people and culture? The American culture is a multi-race culture, people are very open minded and ready to face any changes and situations, even when unpredictable. What's one advantage of working with Americans? I get to work with people of different habits, traditions and language and to daily improve one of the world's most important languages. What's your favorite European destination and why? I don't have a favorite European destination. I just love going to any place I haven't been to yet. Why I nominated Signora Donatella Piazza as one of Aviano's Finest? "Donatella's duty title of Secretary to the commander, 555th Fighter Squadron, humbly understates the magnitude of her contributions to the squadron's success! As the face and voice of the Nickel, Donatella's influence reaches far past the full time job of answering the phones and running the commander's schedule. Singlehandedly carrying out the duties of what previously was the entire commanders support section, Donatella expertly coordinates promotions, decorations, evaluations, and orders for all squadron personnel as well as recall and alpha rosters for the squadron. She executes all of this with a smile that welcomes all visitors and a cheerful voice for all who call. As integral to the Nickel as any jet, pilot, or mechanic, Donatella truly is one of Aviano's finest!"