Aviano's Finest - Italian Civilian Category Published May 29, 2009 AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- Unit: 31st Fighter Wing How long have you worked at Aviano Air Base: 15 years Title of address: Signora Name: Luana Raffaeli Duty Title: Safety Support Assistant, Wing Safety Office Hometown and Italian province: Rimini, Emilia Romagna How do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission? I provide administrative support to the wing safety staff and to base customers requesting safety support. I provide direction and answers to customer calls, questions, and requests that allows the safety staff more time to focus on their primary duties. I do my job the best and to the fullest potential, I care for everything that is going on the office, and I always have a smile on my face. What's one thing you've learned about America's history, people and culture? With just a very short history the American people were able to understand the real meaning of freedom and democracy much faster than any other country in the world. Due to a combination of people coming from all over the world the culture is so various and rich and I will never finish learning. What's one advantage of working with Americans? I love being able to be in contact daily with a different culture. What's your favorite European destination and why? Paris is my favorite because of all the beautiful fine arts and architectures. Why I nominated Signora Raffaeli as one of Aviano's Finest? "Luana has a positive outlook on life that is contagious to all who come in contact with her. She is an excellent worker and does a great job keeping the Safety office running smoothly." - Lt. Col. Anthony Abernathy, 31st FW Chief of Safety