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Sept. 9, 2026
Remembering Airman 1st Class Malachi Robinson

The Aviano Air Base community recently experienced the loss of one of our own outstanding young service members, Airman 1st Class Malachi Robinson.On Aug. 8, 2026, Robinson was attending a gathering at Lake Barcis, Italy, when he tragically lost his life in a water-related accident.
Aug. 19, 2026
606 ACS demonstrates rapid deployment C2 capabilities during Exercise PRIMO Specto 26-3

The 606th Air Control Squadron demonstrated its ability to rapidly deploy tactical command and control capabilities to multiple dispersed locations in simulated contested environments during Exercise PRIMO Specto 26-3 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 2-7, 2026.
July 20, 2026
56th HMU keeps HH-60W Jolly Green II fleet mission ready

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lance Milford, 56th Helicopter Maintenance Unit flying crew chief, conducts routine HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter maintenance at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 17, 2026. The 56th HMU relocated from RAF Lakenheath, England, to Aviano AB in 2018 to establish a rescue hub in
June 18, 2026
57 RQS enhances underwater operations through Artemis training

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron based out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, ascends using a dive elevator after completing a training dive in Medulin, Croatia, June 11, 2026. The dive elevator allows divers wearing heavy equipment to safely and efficiently return to the
June 17, 2026
57 RQS strengthens combat dive readiness through buoyancy training

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, oversee pre-dive procedures before a training dive in Medulin, Croatia,June 9, 2026. The training allowed pararescuemen to refine dive fundamentals and maintain operational readiness through realistic maritime
May 8, 2026
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
May 5, 2026
Aviano strengthens emergency response capabilities alongside Italian partners

Italian paramedics provide medical care for a simulated victim during a major accident response exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 30, 2026. The MARE is a continued collaboration and integration with local Italian partners to improve synergy across various organizations in the event of an
April 21, 2026
Engineers lead the way: 31st CES restores water, protects Aviano’s mission

Airmen from the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron have been hard at work restoring and safeguarding water systems across Aviano Air Base, Italy, following recent outages. Their ingenuity ensures fire protection capability, mission readiness and safe drinking water across the entire installation.
March 27, 2026
31st FSS competes for prestigious Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award

Aviano Air Base’s 31st Force Support Squadron has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award for the best large installation FSS in the U.S. Air Force.Named after U.S. Air Force Gen. Curtis LeMay, fifth Chief of Staff of the Air Force, this distinguished award
March 17, 2026
USAF Deputy Chief of Chaplains spreads spiritual resilience message during Aviano AB visit

A placard printed for U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Kelley, U.S. Air Force Deputy Chief of Chaplains, rests on the 31st Fighter Wing conference table during the mission brief at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 10, 2026. During his visit, Kelley learned the 31st FW Chaplain Corps supports their

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