31st CES Prepares New Wyvern Display

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron work on a roundabout display at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 21, 2025. The new static display will include a wyvern and the 31st Fighter Wing mission statement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Wise)

31 CES MASCAL Fighting Wyvern 25-01

Sparky kicks off Fire Prevention Week 24

Aviano Air Base holds 9/11 memorial ceremony and ruck march

The 31st Civil Engineer Squadron's Fire Department hosted a 9/11 memorial ceremony and ruck march in honor of the 2, 977 first responders and civilians who lost their lives in the tragic event 22 years ago.

Dirt Boyz: it’s a tough job, but they dig it

Within the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron are specialized sections that take on their own unique nicknames to describe their duties, such as the pavements and heavy equipment section, better known as the “Dirt Boyz.” The Dirt Boyz are responsible for any CE project that involves construction and

Aviano AB post office and emergency responders conduct suspicious package training

U.S. Air Force Airman Ben Warren, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management responder, uses a pipette to take a sample of a simulated oily substance during an exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 21, 2022. Once a bomb threat is ruled out, Warren responds for chemical analysis of an oily

31st CES EOD wins AF level award; leads the way

The 31st Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight received the 2021 Senior Master Sergeant Gerald J. Stryzak Award for their distinguished achievements.

31st CES holds immersion with Wyvern families

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jenny Gibson, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron commander, shares her experiences during a 31st CES immersion at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 24, 2022. U.S. Air Force Airmen in different 31st CES sections held an immersion with Wyvern families to showcase the operations within

Always ready: Wyvern EOD

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Burger, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team leader, puts safety pins on an F-16 Fighting Falcon to secure the aircraft during a training session at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 23, 2021. The training session simulated an in-flight

Aviano on Fire: 2020 AF Fire Department of the Year

Aviano’s Fire Department extinguished the competition in this year’s Air Force Fire Department of the Year, saving lives and getting the mission done during 2020’s COVID-19 pandemic.