Aviano's Finest - U.S. Civilian Category

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AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy --  Unit: 31st Maintenance Squadron 

How long have you worked for the military: 22 years 

Title of address: Mr. 

First & Last Name: Jeffery Logsdon 

Duty Title: Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment Technician 

Name of town/city and Italian province you are from: Mayfield, Ky. 

How do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission? 
I maintain and calibrate test, measurement and diagnostic equipment used to maintain the 31st Fighter Wing's aircraft. 

What's one thing you've learned about Italy's history, people and culture? 
Italian people know how to make time for life and their family. 

What's one advantage of being stationed overseas? 
You get to experience a lot of different cultures. 

What's your favorite European destination and why? 
Venice, it is close so we go there a lot and it is the first place my wife and I visited when we arrived in Italy. 

Why I nominated Mr. Logsdon as one of Aviano's Finest?
"Mr. Logsdon is a valuable asset to my organization. He willingly shares his technical expertise with all of his co-workers. He also happily gives of his time to support flight functions and events. His work ethic, technical skill and unit involvement clearly distinguish him as one of Aviano's Finest." - Senior Master Sgt. David Batiz, 31st Maintenance Squadron