606 ACS joins Team Aviano family

The 606th Air Control Squadron officially joined the Team Aviano family during an activation ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy on Nov. 1, 2016.

569th USFPS, local police receive international award

The 569th United States Forces Police Squadron joined local police in receiving an award for cooperation—the first time such an award had been given to an international partnership. The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) –awarded their 2016 Civilian Law Wnforcement – Military

Eifel Health Consortium: More than 20 German doctors examine base healthcare

The Spangdahlem Military Treatment Facility staff here held an Eifel Health Consortium on base Oct. 27 for more than 20 German doctors from four major, local hospitals in Bitburg, Trier, and Wittlich, Germany.The event marked the first executive-level, healthcare collaboration event of this

Freedom soars over Adriatic Sea

F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron participated in a training flight over the Adriatic Sea on Oct. 25, 2016.

F-16 pilots, KC-135 crews team for mid-air refueling training

F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from the 555th and 510th Fighter Squadrons finished two-week-long mid-air refueling training Oct. 27.

Shining light on a sensitive topic: chapel hosts candlelight vigil for interpersonal violence victims

Testing limits; 86th MUNS pushes itself during exercise

The 86th Munitions Squadron participated in an exercise Oct. 23-26, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

COMUSAFE visits RAF Lakenheath

Hundreds of Airmen gathered at Hangar 7 for an all-call with the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, during his immersion visit to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 25.

‘Not disabilities but different abilities’

“I grew up in Texas, on the farm and on the football field. I was a high-energy kid, played football pretty well, and made good grades,” recalled Lt. Col. Brandon Sokora, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, as he opened up about his story and how his life drastically changed when confronted

Birds of a feather: F-16s train over Aviano skies

Team Aviano members are no strangers to the rumble of F-16 Fighting Falcon afterburners. The 555th and 510th Fighter Squadron pilots perform routine training flights to ensure they are fully qualified and capable to support the 31st Fighter Wing mission – deter aggression, defend U.S. and NATO