Aviano's Finest - Italian Civilian Category

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AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy --  Unit: 31st Medical Operations Squadron 

How long have you worked at Aviano Air Base? 11 years 

Title of address: Signore 

First & Last Name: Paolo De Cesco 

Duty Title: Medical Courier/Messenger 

Name of town/city and Italian province you are from: Aviano 

How do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission? By providing routine and urgent actions for the 31st Medical Group 

What's one thing you've learned about America's history, people and culture? A sense of freedom. 

What's one advantage of working with Americans? The experience and professionalism they bring to the table. 

What's your favorite European destination and why? The Friuli Venezio Giulie Region because it's beautiful. 

Why I nominated Signore o Signora NOME as one of Aviano's Finest?
"Paolo is critical to the behind-the-scenes operations of the 31st Medical Group. He is responsible for delivering urgent medical paperwork and laboratory specimens to the local hospitals and clinics which deliver care to our patients. Paolo's fantastic work and dedication ensure that seamless care is provided to our many patients who require off-base medical care." - Lt. Col. Markus Gmehlin, 31st MDOS commander