• 435 SFS recognized: best small security forces unit

    The 435th Security Forces Squadron received the Best Small Security Forces Unit Award for 2019 in all of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA).Each year, security forces units across the Air Force compete in their major command (MAJCOM) for the best small, medium and large

  • 31 MXG family stays resilient

    For several months, Italy has been battling COVID-19, a new coronavirus disease affecting thousands of people worldwide. With the help of their Italian partners, U.S. service members stationed at Aviano Air Base have been able to deter threats through safe, secure, and effective operations during

  • Sabers stay mission-ready with readiness exercise

    The 52nd Fighter Wing hosted a readiness exercise here March 23-26, testing the base population’s response to a variety of potential scenarios.“A readiness exercise has a few goals,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. James Broncheau, 52nd Fighter Wing inspector general, director of inspections.  “First, to

  • Resilience above the Arctic Circle

    The activities that build resilience are different for everyone. For Stephen Skinner, transportation specialist at the 426th Air Base Squadron in Stavanger, Norway, his recharge activity is sailing. For a man who grew up around the sea, perhaps this isn’t surprising.“I grew up around the south

  • 727th AMS Air Freight Office helps equip warfighters

    The 727th Air Mobility Squadron Air Freight Office at RAF Mildenhall, England, serves a pivotal role in delivering mission-critical assets to the warfighter through their loading and unloading of cargo. The cargo processed by the air freight office occupies one of three stages: arrival, departure,

  • Aviano Post Office keeps Wyvern Nation connected

    The importance of the postal service has increased during COVID-19, providing a means of receiving essential items when people are staying home to help slow the spread of the virus. The post office staff has also implemented measures to protect staff and customers, such as cleaning and sanitizing

  • MWD checkups ensure pups are fit to bite

    Once a month, military working dogs at Spangdahlem Air Base are thoroughly checked by the base veterinarian in what is called a “spot” checkup, which ensures the dogs are healthy and can perform to the best of their abilities. On March 5, 2020, the MWD’s of Spangdahlem AB received their monthly

  • USAFE supports Italy COVID-19 response

    An 86th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules aircraft flew medical supplies to Aviano Air Base, Italy, March, 20, 2020, in an effort to provide medical support to Italy amid the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic.