31st LRS: The Middleman

The 31st Fighter Wing is an operational powerhouse and formidable combat force, but its strength does not stand alone. Behind the scenes, powering the mission with precision and grit, is the essential 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron. Their work is not flashy, but without their expertise and

U.S. and Sweden partner for integrated training

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, and Swedish air force rangers assigned to the 17th Wing in Ronneby, Sweden, work together to locate a simulated downed pilot during bilateral training at Kallax Air Base, Sweden, June 4, 2025. Warfighting

Italian Republic Day

U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Anderson, 31st Fighter Wing Mission Support Group commander, attends the Italian Republic Day celebration in Pordenone, Italy, June 2, 2024. Aviano Air Base personnel supported our Italian partners by attending the event marking 79 years of freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo

57th RQS hosts special warfare physical training

The 57th Rescue Squadron hosted a special warfare recruitment tour where attendees had the opportunity to exercise alongside Airmen in a special warfare career field.

Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Mathew Hawkins, 56th Rescue Squadron senior enlisted leader, gazes outside of a U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II during a training mission near Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. The 56th RQS provides a rapidly-deployable, worldwide combat rescue and reaction

Brig. Gen. Tad Clark immerses with the 555th FGS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, applies a sealing compound onto a flaperon bearing during an immersion with the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. During his last few months of command, Clark integrated with the 555th FGS to

Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

31st Anniversary of the 31st Fighter Wing

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy — The 31st Fighter Wing commemorated its 31st anniversary with a week-long celebration highlighting its enduring legacy, mission readiness and close ties with Allies and partners at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19-22.

Aviano Port Dawgs hosts Memorial Run

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Justin Hatchner, 724th Air Mobility Squadron senior enlisted leader, carries the Port Dawg guidon as he sprints down the flightline during the Port Dawg Memorial Run at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 16, 2025. The Port Dawg Memorial Run began in 2013 following the loss

31st Security Forces Squadron wins Battle of the Badges

Members of the 31st Security Forces Squadron, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron, 31st Medical Group, and Italian air force security forces pose for a photo after Battle of the Badges during Police Week at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 15, 2025. Battle of the Badges is an annual event celebrating friendly