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  • 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

  • Slovenian allies enhance capabilities during BAK-12 training

    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron conducts a Barrier Arresting Kit 12 demonstration at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 9, 2026. The 31st Civil Engineering Squadron is responsible for maintaining all parts of the BAK-12, which provides aircraft

  • The Return of the Lopezes

    Military service is a massive sacrifice made by those courageous enough to put service before self. For the Lopez family, that commitment is generational. At Aviano Air Base, the bond between service and family takes on a whole new meaning. Service is not just a job; it’s a family business.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Wyvern 1 takes to the skies

    The F-16’s user-friendly design, featuring a bubble canopy for visibility, intuitive controls, superior maneuverability, and advanced cockpit ergonomics, makes it as effective as it is powerful.