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  • Aviano AB commemorates change of command season 2026

    From left to right, U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Borawski, 31st Mission Support Group commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Maj. Anthony Trucco, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron incoming commander, during the 31st LRS change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 16, 2026. The

  • 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

  • 31 FW unveils new installation entry control point

    The 31st Fighter Wing marked a significant milestone in strengthening installation security with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the new Area 1 Entry Control Point at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 30, 2026.

  • 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

  • Aviano postal team earns Air Force Award through teamwork

    The Airmen behind the Aviano Air Base Post Office transformed one of the U.S. Air Force’s most challenging overseas postal operations into one of its best, earning the Air Force Postal Flight of the Year award through teamwork, problem-solving and a commitment to excellence.The award recognizes the

  • 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

  • 31 FW honors Aviano AB officers following final flights

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Andre Golson, 31st Operations Support Squadron weapons and tactics chief, steps from a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon following his final flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 3, 2026. Golson’s final flight served as a tribute to his years of dedicated service, leadership

  • 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