Promotion time

Staff Sgt. Patrick Kelly, 31st Maintenance Squadron, is promoted by his wife Staff Sgt. Michelle Kelly, 31st MXS, and their son, during Aviano’s monthly promotion ceremony at Hangar One April 30. Photo by Airman 1st Class Liliana Moreno

Promotion time

Airman Andrea Sanchez, 555th Fighter Squadron, is promoted by Col. Monty Brock, 31st Fighter Wing vice commander, during Aviano’s monthly promotion ceremony at Hangar One April 30. Photo by Airman 1st Class Liliana Moreno

Promotion time

Airman Nicole Demenjon, 31st Operations Support Squadron, is promoted by Col. Monty Brock, 31st Fighter Wing vice commander, and Maj. Mara Wight, 31st OSS, during Aviano’s monthly promotion ceremony at Hangar One April 30. Photo by Airman 1st Class Liliana Moreno

Aviano Airman LEADs way to brighter future

Airman 1st Class Chase Ray receives a coin from Brig. Gen. Robert Yates, the 31st Fighter Wing commander, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, after it was announced April 26 that the 31st Security Forces Squadron's Airman Ray was accepted into the Air Force Academy preparatory school. Through the Leaders Encouraging Airman Development program Airman Ray hopes to be accepted into the Academy where he plans to pursue a degree in international relations and participate on the wrestling team. (Courtesy photo)

Aviano Olympics

Linda Jacobs runs toward her partner Irene Mason, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron, during the pushup and sit-up relay race. The squadron winners were: 31st MXS, first place; 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron, second place; and 31st Fighter Wing, third place. Photo by Staff Sgt. Bethann Caporaletti

Aviano Olympics

Air Force and Army first sergeants compete against a group of Aviano Airmen during a Tug of War competition at the Aviano Olympics May 1. The Airmen pulled their way to a victory against the first shirts. The Tug of War squadron winners were: 31st Maintenence Squadron, first place; 31st Maintenence Operations Squadron, second place; and 31st Operations Support Squadron, third place. Photo by Staff Sgt. Bethann Caporaletti

Chief's visit

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley and U.S. Air Forces in Europe Command Chief Master Sgt. Gary Coleman learn about new equipment from Capt. Charles Cooley, 31st Medical Operations Squadron nurse practitioner, at the Military Treatment Facility here April 10. Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael S. Dorus

Enlisted call

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley presents Staff Sgt. Joseph Benedetti, 31st Communications Squadron, with a coin during an enlisted call at Aviano April 10. Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael S. Dorus

Annual Awards

Brig. Gen. Robert Yates, 31st Fighter Wing commander, presents Luciano Trevisan, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron, with Civilian Technician of the Year nomination during the Annual Awards banquet at the La Bella Vista Club Feb. 2. Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Dorus

Annual Awards

Brig. Gen. Robert Yates, 31st Fighter Wing commander, presents Jessica Jackson, 31st Operations Support Squadron, with Civilian Technician of the Year nomination during the Annual Awards banquet at the La Bella Vista Club Feb. 2. Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Dorus

Annual Awards

Brig. Gen. Robert Yates, 31st Fighter Wing commander, presents Simone Stefano Di Presa, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron, with Wage Grade Employee of the Year nomination during the Annual Awards banquet at the La Bella Vista Club Feb. 2. Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Dorus

Annual Awards

Brig. Gen. Robert Yates, 31st Fighter Wing commander, presents Senior Airman Alvin Franklin, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, with an Honor Guard Member of the Year nomination during the Annual Awards banquet at the La Bella Vista Club Feb. 2. Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Dorus

Annual Awards

Brig. Gen. Robert Yates, 31st Fighter Wing commander, presents Norma Isabel Rosario, 724th Air Mobility Squadron, with a Non-Technical Volunteer of the Year nomination during the Annual Awards banquet at the La Bella Vista Club Feb. 2. Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Dorus

Annual Awards

Brig. Gen. Robert Yates, 31st Fighter Wing commander, presents Concepcion Regan, 31st Services Squadron, with a Non-Technical Volunteer of the Year nomination during the Annual Awards banquet at the La Bella Vista Club Feb. 2. Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Dorus

Annual Awards

Brig. Gen. Robert Yates, 31st Fighter Wing commander, presents Tech. Sgt. Abdalia Smith, 603rd Air Control Squadron, with a Non-technical Volunteer of the Year nomination during the Annual Awards banquet at the La Bella Vista Club Feb. 2. Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Dorus

Annual Awards

Brig. Gen. Robert Yates, 31st Fighter Wing commander, presents Master Sgt. Lorenzo Steele, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron, with a Non-technical Volunteer of the Year nomination during the Annual Awards banquet at the La Bella Vista Club Feb. 2. Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Dorus

Quarterly Awards

Col. Kimberly Toney, 31st Mission Support Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Sexton, 31st MSG, presents Susan Lear, 31st Services Squadron, with the Civilian Category III of the Quarter Award for Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2006 during the Fourth Quarter Awards Ceremony at the La Bella Vista Club Jan. 9, 2007. Photo by Airman 1st Class Liliana Moreno

Quarterly Awards

Col. Kimberly Toney, 31st Mission Support Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Sexton, 31st MSG, presents Diana Frayne, 31st Services Squadron, with the Civilian of the Quarter Award for Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2006 during the Fourth Quarter Awards Ceremony at the La Bella Vista Club Jan. 9, 2007. Photo by Airman 1st Class Liliana Moreno

Quarterly Awards

Col. Kimberly Toney, 31st Mission Support Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Sexton, 31st MSG, present Master Sgt. Charles Fetterolf, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron, with the SNCO of the Quarter Award for Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2006 during the Fourth Quarter Awards Ceremony at the La Bella Vista Club Jan. 9, 2007. Photo by Airman 1st Class Liliana Moreno

Quarterly Awards

Col. Kimberly Toney, 31st Mission Support Group commander, presents Col. Billie Early, 31st Communications Squadron, with the Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2006 NCO of the Quarter Award for Staff Sgt. Paul Bilpuch, 31st CS, during the Fourth Quarter Awards Ceremony at the La Bella Vista Club Jan. 9, 2007. Photo by Airman 1st Class Liliana Moreno

ALS graduation

Col. Monty Brock, 31st Fighter Wing vice commander and Chief Master Sgt. Pamela Lane, 31st FW command chief, graduate Senior Airman Joseph Ortiz, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron, during the graduation of Airman Leadership School class 07-A at the La Bella Vista Club Nov. 3. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Dorus)

ALS graduation

Col. Monty Brock, 31st Fighter Wing vice commander and Chief Master Sgt. Pamela Lane, 31st FW command chief, graduate Senior Airman David Wisener, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron, during the graduation of Airman Leadership School class 07-A at the La Bella Vista Club Nov. 3. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Dorus)

ALS graduation

Col. Monty Brock, 31st Fighter Wing vice commander and Chief Master Sgt. Pamela Lane, 31st FW command chief, graduate Senior Airman Joseph Sundita, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, during the graduation of Airman Leadership School class 07-A at the La Bella Vista Club Nov. 3. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Dorus)

ALS graduation

Col. Monty Brock, 31st Fighter Wing vice commander and Chief Master Sgt. Pamela Lane, 31st FW command chief, graduate Senior Airman Eric Ruvuelta, 31st Maintenance Squadron, during the graduation of Airman Leadership School class 07-A at the La Bella Vista Club Nov. 3. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Dorus)