• Leaders for Readers; 31 FW commander reads book to Aviano AB children

    Leaders for Readers; 31 FW commander reads book to Aviano AB children

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason E. Bailey, 31st Fighter Wing commander, reads “Fox in Socks” to Aviano Elementary School children at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 2, 2021. National Read Across America Day is celebrated March 2 in coalition with Dr. Seuss’s birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
  • 31 FW Airmen receive second Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

    31 FW Airmen receive second Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kimberly Carranza (right), 31st Healthcare Operation Squadron family health technician, administers the second Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Tech. Sgt. Raphael Baylis, 31st Maintenance Group quality assurance technician, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 26, 2021. According to the 31st Medical Group, if an individual has
  • Leadership from the 31st FW conducted GAU-2 gunnery training and close air support with the 56th Rescue Squadron to execute HH-60G weapons employment in a joint and international environment.

    Sharp Shooter: 31 FW CC/CCC ask a few loaded questions

    Leadership from the 31st FW conducted GAU-2 gunnery training and close air support with the 56th Rescue Squadron to execute HH-60G weapons employment in a joint and international environment.
  • U.S. Air Force Brig Gen. Jason Bailey, 31st Fighter Wing commander, speaks during a United States Space Force transfer ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 16, 2021.

    31 FW transfers Airmen into USSF

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Bailey, 31st Fighter Wing commander, conducted a transfer ceremony for thirteen enlistees at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 16, 2021. When the ceremony began the enlistees were Airmen, and now they are Guardians in the United States Space Force.
  • Aviano’s CDC assists DoD military and civilian personnel in balancing the competing demands of the mission and family life by managing and delivering a system of quality and affordable services.

    Aviano CDC hires local staff, expands childcare capabilities

    Aviano’s Child Development Center assists DoD military and civilian personnel in balancing the competing demands of the mission and family life by managing and delivering a system of quality and affordable services.
  • A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron soars above Amendola Air Base, Italy, during an Agile Combat Employment exercise, Feb. 16, 2021. During the exercise, the 555th and 510th Fighter Squadron executed counter air training with Italian air force F-35 Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

    31st FW accomplishes ACE with ITAF

    U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and Airmen assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing participated in an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) exercise at Amendola Air Base, Italy on Feb. 16-17, 2021
  • Leadership from the 3rd AF gained insight on the base’s priorities, mission capabilities, and plans for future innovation during their visit here.

    3rd AF CC/CCC tour Wyvern Nation

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatkowski, Third Air Force command chief, engaged with Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing during his visit to Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 10-11, 2021.
  • The U.S. Air Force has deployed MQ-9 Reaper aircraft and approximately 90 Airmen to the 71st Air Base at Campia Turzii to conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions in support of NATO operations.

    MQ-9s execute new mission in Romania

    The U.S. Air Force recently deployed MQ-9 Reaper aircraft and approximately 90 Airmen at the 71st Air Base in Campia Turzii, Romania, to conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions in support of NATO operations.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonah Schuline, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, services liquid oxygen bottles for multiple F-16 Fighting Falcons at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 1, 2021. Crew chiefs service the liquid oxygen bottles of the F-16s daily to ensure aircrews have breathable oxygen while flying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever).

    31st AMXS perform safe, aircraft maintenance anytime, anywhere

    The early morning was still as clouds covered the dark skies. Frost grew over the ground; it was the type of cold that reached into the bones. The only thing they could do was keep moving. A few Airmen forced their breath into their hands and rubbed them together for just a few seconds of heat. 
  • During their visit to Campia Turzii, 31st FW leadership discussed the Romanian air force, U.S. and Romanian partnership, base capabilities and bilateral infrastructure development with Romanian air force leadership and key defense leaders in the region.

    U.S. and Romanian air forces cement alliance

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Bailey, the 31st Fighter Wing Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jamie Newman, the 31st FW Command Chief, visited Campia Turzii, Romania, Feb. 3-4, to meet with Romanian air force leadership and key defense leaders in the region.
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