Aviano's Finest - Italian Civilian Category Published Sept. 4, 2009 AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- Name: Signora Manuela Solda Unit: 31st Medical Group Duty Title: Facility Manager How long have you worked at Aviano Air Base? 10 years Name of town/city and Italian province you are from: Caneva (Pordenone), Friuli Venezia Giulia How do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission? I ensure that the 31st MDG infrastructures are adequate, safe and comfortable for patients and the staff members. What's one thing you've learned about America's history, people and culture? I've learnt to be flexible. What's one advantage of working with Americans? Americans have a very high consideration of family. I've always been supported and helped when I needed time off to take care of my family. What's your favorite European destination and why? I like the United Kingdom, in particular Scotland. I've always been fascinated by the Scottish landscaping and history. Why I nominated Signora Solda as one of Aviano's Finest? "Signora Solda is recognized throughout the Air Force Medical Service as one of the most knowledgeable facility managers. She recently was recognized at the American Society of Clinical Engineers for her success in helping our medical group reduce its overall energy use (gas and electric) by 25 percent. She is the reason we have a world-class hospital to provide world-class care." - Lt. Col. John Savage, 31st Medical Support Squadron commander.