Mayors Conference

Gen. Roger A. Brady, USAFE commander, addresses German government officials from western Rheinland-Pflaz and Saarland, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb 18, 2009. The purpose of the visit was to explain USAFE's critical flying mission and training requirements, and to solicit the officials' continued support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Pierce)(Released)

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

Stepping up

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- Col. Steven Schrader, 31st Fighter Wing vice-commander and Senior Airman Sarah Gregory, 31st FW, promote Airman 1st Class Jason Gregory, 31st Communications Squadron, to the rank of senior airman during the wing monthly promotion ceremony at the La Bella Vista Club Feb. 28. Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Holzworth, 31st CS.

Chief's Choice

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- Airman 1st Class Andrew Valler, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron is presented with the Chief’s Choice award by Chief Master Sgt. Kelly Murphy, 31st Mission Support Squadron Jan. 31. Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Holzworth, 31st Communications Squadron.