Press Releases

  • Missing Airman found alive

    Staff Sgt. Joseph Miele, assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, was found alive and un-injured on July 27, 2024, and was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.

  • Search for missing member

    Staff Sgt. Joseph Miele, assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, was reported missing by his unit July 23, 2024. Base officials, in close coordination with Italian authorities, are actively working to locate and bring Miele home safely. Highly capable, specialized, and professional Italian agencies are

  • NOTICE TO CONSUMER

    Elevated levels of Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) were found in drinking water in one sample collected in September 2023. The water is potable and there are no significant health concerns.

  • NATO holds long-planned annual exercise

    NATO will launch its long-planned annual exercise "Steadfast Noon" on Monday, October 16, 2023, with up to 60 aircraft taking part in training flights over southern Europe. The exercise is a routine training activity that has been conducted annually for over a decade. The maneuvers will involve 13

  • Aviano host AMC and AFRC units in support of Defender 23 exercise

    The 31st Fighter Wing is supporting multiple Air Mobility Forces and Air Force Reserve Command units during Swift Response 23 part of DEFENDER 23 exercise, Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 5-20, 2023. Swift Response, Immediate Response and Saber Guardian are three linked exercises under DEFENDER 23, a

  • 31st FW conducts full-scale readiness exercise

    From 6 to 10 March 2023, the 31st Fighter Wing will conduct various training scenarios at Aviano airport. The exercises are scheduled to takeplace throughout the week and might occur during normal quiet hours. The activity will possibly include simulated explosions, increased flying activity, and