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  • 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

  • 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

  • Forever Etched in History

    In a role that bridges time and preserves legacies, Mattea Sanders spent four years with the 31st Fighter Wing immersing herself – and others – in the rich, intertwined histories of NATO, Italian air force and American military partnerships. As the historian for the wing, she not only honored

  • Paws on Patrol

    Ready to protect and serve. Two new handlers and their K9 partners were fully certified and ready to take their post defending the base and those who work and live here.

  • Blinding Lights in the Sky

    Shining a laser at an aircraft may seem like a harmless act, but in reality, it poses significant dangers to both those on the aircraft and the surrounding community. Laser strikes on aircraft, often referred to as "lasing," have become a growing concern for aviation safety in recent years. This

  • Defenders in the Armory

    Armorers assigned to the 31st Security Forces Squadron ensure that weapon systems are accounted for, safely secured and verify that each defender is medically cleared while also meeting all arming qualifications prior to each shift.

  • Aviano Highlands Community Council

    Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, and Col. Salvatore La Luce, ITAF Base commander, met with local mayors to discuss issues that Airmen and Italians face, as well as to reinforce the relationship between Aviano AB and local communities.

  • Air Force Ball 2023

    The 31st Fighter Wing commemorated the 76th Air Force anniversary during the Air Force Ball at Castel Brando in Cison di Valmarino, Italy, Oct. 7. The ball is an annual tradition where members get together to honor the history and heritage of the Air Force.

  • One Who Saves Lives

    It was a quiet, chilly night. A group of individuals are hanging out in a dayroom. One of them is getting in a late-night workout. Another is catching up on the latest news. Two friends are duking it out in a battle royale. Others are catching some z’s before the night shift begins. But this