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  • German Air and Space Force Headquarters Delegation visits 606th ACS

    Lt. Col. Jen-Hendrik Kossman, German Air and Space Force Headquarters Air Command and Control Systems capability manager, his delegation and U.S. Air Force 606th Air Control Squadron personnel pose for a group photo during a visit to Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 1, 2026. The purpose of the

  • Aviano ATC conducts first landing from alternate tower during joint exercise

    Air traffic controllers from the 31st Operations Support Squadron and Italian air force Servizio CSA, guide Lt. Col. Michael Shaw, 555th Fighter Squadron director of operations and F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, in for landing from the alternate ATC tower during a simulated fire emergency evacuation

  • 31 SFS K-9 unit participates in Operazione Gambero training

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devon Stewart, 31st Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, debriefs with the search and rescue team during Operazione Gambero at Amaro, Italy, August 8, 2026. The exercise paid tribute to the 1976 Friuli earthquake and the international response that

  • Polcenigo recognizes U.S. Olympic athlete and resident

    (From left to right) Erika Padella, Polcenigo council majority leader, Antonio Del Fiol, Polcenigo mayor, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelly Curtis, 31st Communications Squadron knowledge operations technician, and U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing commander, pose for a photo after a

  • Two nations, one legacy: 31 FW unveils new ITAF history museum feature

    The new QR code system at the Italian air force History Museum at Aviano Air Base provides Wyverns with the full text and audio history of Aviano AB in English, accompanied by photographs and artifacts from the museum. It is now an immersive experience for both sight and sound, connecting Aeroporto

  • U.S. Ambassador to NATO Visits Aviano Air Base

    The Honorable Matthew Whitaker, U.S. Ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, received a firsthand look at the 31st Fighter Wing’s mission, capabilities and role in supporting NATO operations during his visit to Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11-12, 2025.

  • Maniago hosts 2025 Italian-American Friendship Festival

    Firefighters, military and civilian dignitaries and local community members salute the American and Italian flags as the national anthems play during the Italian-American Friendship Festival at Maniago, Italy, Sept. 13, 2025. The festival celebrates close ties between the American and Italian

  • U.S. and Italian air forces conduct MARE with local first responders

    U.S. and Italian air force personnel walk together as they prepare to begin a Major Accident Response Exercise in San Quirino, Italy, June 26, 2025. A MARE is a training exercise simulating a major accident or incident to test emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt.

  • USAFA visits Aviano AB

    Cadets from the United States Air Force Academy rugby team learn about flight equipment during a tour at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 21, 2025. In order to gain a better understanding of how Wyvern Nation performs day-to-day operations and prepare them for their transition to the occupational side

  • Aviano demonstrates readiness in Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01

    The 31st Fighter Wing led an international Combat Readiness Exercise, Fighting Wyvern 25-01, from March 3-14 to enhance agile combat employment capabilities and strengthen U.S. interoperability with Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. The exercise was designed to test the 31 FW’s ability to generate,