Team Aviano congratulates lieutenant colonel, major selectees Published June 20, 2016 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- Four 31st Fighter Wing majors were selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel and three captains were selected for promotion to major. The promotees are: To lieutenant colonel: Maj. Benjamin Couchman Maj. Robert Kochan Maj. Michael Mullin Maj. Joe Pulliam To major: Capt. Sean Berensen Capt. Timothy Ralston Capt. Kellie Zentz