Prime BEEF keeps the 31 CES ready

U.S. Air Force 31st Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen assemble the interior edges of a small shelter system during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 18, 2026. Prime BEEF maintains and enhances the squadron's proficiency in the assembly, disassembly and

LMOC improves Aviano AB flight training capabilities

The LMOC program integrates multiple combat training systems into a singular, standard interface that provides the ability to network multiple different live and virtual simulation systems.

31/48 Training

U.S. Air Force F-16s from the 31st Fighter Wing and F-35s from the 48th Fighter Wing integrated to train more effectively at Aviano Air Base.

510th FS F-16s showcase air superiority

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron performs a training sortie at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 8, 2022. The 510th FS performs air and space control and force application roles, such as counter-air, strategic attack and counter-land, interdiction and close-air

57th RQS PJs perform cold exposure training with Wim Hof Instructor

When deployed to cold weather locations, the environment itself becomes an enemy to defend against and prepare for.

For the first time at Aviano AB the 31st MDG integrates with 31st SFS for “Trauma Care Under Fire” training

For the first time at Aviano Air Base, approximately 40 31st Medical Group technicians conducted joint ‘trauma care under fire’ training with the 31st Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog K-9 unit, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 12, 2022.

57the RQS jump training

The 57th Rescue Squadron performed jump training over the Adriatic Sea and Aviano Air Base, Italy Jan. 12-13, 2022. The overall mission of the 57th RQS is to conduct personnel combat search and recovery in the European Command Area of Responsibility.

31 FW, ITAF undertake joint cold weather training

Buzzards return from Lakenheath FTD

Airmen assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron "Buzzards" and 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron recently visited Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, for a flying training deployment (FTD) from Aug. 28 to Sept. 28.The training marked the first time the squadrons have gone TDY in over a year

31 CES Fire Dogs conduct live fire training

U.S. Senior Airman Jose Villalobos, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection journeyman, participates in a live fire training exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 29, 2019. Live fire training is conducted in a burn building, which is a structure built to be intentionally burned for