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  • Exercise OG War Day 26.2 reinforces joint operations and CSAR readiness

    A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron takes off during Exercise Operations Group War Day 26.2 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 25, 2026. The large-force exercise demonstrated the 31st OG’s ability to conduct simultaneous operations in response to simulated combat search and

  • Prime BEEF keeps the 31 CES ready

    U.S. Air Force 31st Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen assemble the interior edges of a small shelter system during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 18, 2026. Prime BEEF maintains and enhances the squadron's proficiency in the assembly, disassembly and

  • 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

  • 31 FW honors 80th Anniversary of the Italian Republic

    U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Kingry, 31st Fighter Wing deputy commander, attends an Italian Republic Day ceremony in Pordenone, Italy, June 2, 2026. Kingry joined the 31st FW’s Italian partners in recognizing this historic occasion and honored them during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Aviano AB honors Airmen and civilians at 1st Quarter Awards

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing sing the Air Force song to conclude the 1st Quarter Wing Awards ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 24, 2026. The ceremony recognized outstanding Airmen and civilian personnel for their achievements, professionalism and contributions to mission

  • First Sergeants engage with 31st FSS

    U.S. Air Force first sergeants assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing speak with Airman 1st Class Kyree-Lee Graves, 31st Force Support Squadron outbound assignments counselor, during a visit to an FSS work center at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 26, 2026. The sessions demonstrated the first sergeants’

  • 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

  • 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