31 FW Strengthens community during Spirit of the Chaplains 4K

Participants walk during the Spirit of the Chaplains 4K at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 30, 2025. The event strengthened the community and boosted morale while remembering the four Chaplains who selflessly sacrificed their lives for U.S. Army Soldiers during World War II on Feb. 3, 1943. (U.S. Air

Paper to Digital: Aviano Revamped App Streamlines Dorm Inspections

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy — U.S. Air Force Master Sgt.Gerald Creech, 31st Wing Staff Agency first sergeant, and Tech. Sgt. Jacob Mason, 31st Fighter Wing Inspector General Inspections Self-Assessment Program manager, recently embarked on an innovative digital automation project to transform how

Team Aviano hosts inaugural USAFE Rugby Cup

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing pose for a team picture after the inaugural United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Rugby Cup championship in Polcenigo, Italy, March 28, 2026. Service members proudly represented Team Aviano by showcasing teamwork, determination

31st MDG showcases excellence in TJC inspection

For the first time in its history, the 31st Medical Group received zero demerits during their recent Joint Commission inspection at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 15-16, 2025.

AFPC commander visits Aviano AB

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jefferson O’Donnell, the Air Force’s Personnel Center commander, visited Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 4-7, 2026. AFPC executes programs covering the entire life cycle of military and civilian personnel for the Air Force, from accession through retirement, including

31st Operations Group War Day

U.S. Air Force Capt. Danielle “Devito” Beigelman, 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, climbs down a tree during a simulated aircraft crash scenario as part of Operations Group War Day 26.1 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 5, 2026. The large-force exercise demonstrated the 31st Fighter

Civil Air Patrol: Developing Youth into Leaders

U.S. Civil Air Patrol cadets assigned to the Aviano CAP cadet squadron practice Tactical Combat Casualty Care at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 6, 2026. CAP helps shape cadets into confident leaders, prepared to serve both their neighbors and their nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph

Combat Archer UK Week 1

U.S. Air Force Capt. Paul Dudunakis, 555th Fighter Squadron pilot, readies an F-16 Fighting Falcon before takeoff during Combat Archer UK at RAF Lakenheath, England, April 9, 2025. Pilots from the 555th Fighter Squadron launched numerous sorties to test and evaluate multiple areas of operations,

Combat and Camaraderie: 57th RQS Kicks Off Fighting Wyvern 25-01

31 FW Conducts CBRN Exercise

This CBRN training utilized mission oriented protective posture gear to ensure Airmen assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing are ready to respond and defend its personnel and assets.