Brig. Gen. Daniel Lasica, 31st Fighter Wing commander, receives his flu shot at Aviano Air Base, Oct. 31, 2018.
Dr. Dick Stenbakken as he shares the story of four chaplains who saved the lives of those aboard the Dorchester. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb House)
Cookies are donated during a holiday cookie drive at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11, 2018. The Spouses of Aviano group hosted the cookie drive for service members who are away from their families during the holidays.
The first Wyvern Warrior of 2019 is SSgt Katelyn Ward. Ward is a dental technician at the 31st Dental Squadron where she demonstrates characteristics beyond her pay grade. Ward created an interactive Dental Tre More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Johnny Sylakhom, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) weapons load crew chief, works with Airman 1st Class Cindy Miller, 31st AMXS weapons load crew member, to load a training mun More
For this week’s Wyvern Warrior, we have a two-man team consisting of Capt. Rex Rieth, an HH-60G Pave Hawk pilot and SSgt Shane Rodriguez, a special missions aviator, both with the 56th Rescue Squadron. The two More
Captain Matthew Coen, 31st Dental Squadron general dentist, provides dental care to a patient at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 22, 2019. The squadron sees around 60 patients a day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airma More
U.S. Air Force Colonel Britt Hurst, 39th Air Base Wing commander, speaks to chief master sergeant selects about their achievement at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 25, 2019. 39th ABW selects came to Aviano so the More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 28, 2019. The 31st Fighter Wing boasts a diverse combat mission set including the 555th and 510th Fighter Squadrons, 56th and 57 More
For this week’s Wyvern Warrior, we honor the 31st Munitions Squadron. More specifically, the Special Weapons Flight who received multiple praises during exercises and evaluations this past year. The flight rece More
Master Sergeant Jesus Herrera is this week's Wyvern Warrior! As the Flight Safety Division superintendent at Aviano Air Base, Italy, MSgt Herrera is responsible for mishap prevention, investigations and trackin More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Beau Diers, 555th Fighter Squadron commander, gives a hand signal during a preflight walk around at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 12, 2019. Diers has commanded the Triple Nickel since Jun More
The Wyvern Warrior of the Week is SrA Kevin Sommer Giron. Sommer Giron works as a photojournalist for 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs. When not getting action shots of F-16s, he uses his photography training b More
Samantha Lucero, a Federal Aviation Administration Master Parachute Rigger at the 57th Rescue Squadron, packs a reserve parachute at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 25, 2019. This specific type of reserve parachut More
This week’s Wyvern Warrior is SSgt Andrew Burke, dedicated crew chief at the 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit! Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Burke joined the Air Force eight years ago and oddly enough has More
The Wyvern Warrior Team of the Week is the Weather Flight with the 31st Operations Support Squadron. A recent defining moment for the team, was forecasting a two-hour window during low ceilings and reduced visi More
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Nelson Jr., 31st Operations Group commander, receives the guidon from outgoing 606th Air Control Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Jason Zemler during the 606 ACS change of command ceremon More
The Wyvern Warrior of the week is TSgt Paul Duvall. Duvall, as the NCOIC of Emergency Management Training, is responsible for the roll out of the revamped CBRN Defense Course placing Aviano at the forefront of More
Wyvern Warriors from the 31st Fighter Wing participate in the Run the Runway event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 22, 2019. Run the Runway was a 3.1 kilometer wing-wide formation run on the flight line. (U.S. More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 30, 2019. The 510th Fighter Squadron deployed in support of Operations Freedom Sentinel and the NATO Resolute Support mission.
An Airman from the 57th Rescue Squadron parachutes onto the airfield at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 3, 2019. The 57th Rescue Squadron leads, organizes, trains and equips Guardian Angel weapons system and combat More
U.S. Air Force and Army members and Italian Air Force members carry ammo cans as they run to the next task during the Police Week Combat Challenge that pit security forces Airmen against Joint International Non More
An F-35A Lightning II lands during a Theater Security Package at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 23, 2019. The 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th Fighter Wing, are in Europe participating in a Theater Security Pa More
F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to 555th Fighter Squadron from Aviano Air Base, Italy perform a flyover at the Florence American Cemetery Memorial Day event in Florence, Italy on May 27, 2019. Memorial Day is us More
An F-35A Lightning II from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, at Hill AFB, Utah, takes off at Aviano Air Base, Italy on May 31, 2019. The F-35 is in Italy for a Theater Security package. (U.S. Air Force photo b More
An F-35A Lightning II from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, at Hill AFB, Utah, takes off on the first day of Astral Knight 19 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, on June 3, 2019. The F-35 is a 5th Generation jet with More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from the 555th Fighter Squadron waits to take off during Astral Knight 2019 from Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2019. Exercise Astral Knight 2019 takes place in various countries More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron lands, during Astral Knight 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 5, 2019. The F-16 flew with the fifth generation F-35A Lightning II allowing for integr More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off during Astral Knight 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 6, 2019. The Nickel’s F-16s flew alongside F-35A Lightning IIs allowing for integrat More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 19, 2019. The 31st Fighter Wing boasts a diverse combat mission set including the 555th and 510th Fighter Squadrons More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Sharonda Graham releases command of the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 21, 2019. U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey York, 31st Mission Support Group commander More
Vehicles navigate through a roundabout at Aviano Air base, Italy, June 27, 2019. Even in good weather conditions it is important to drive safely and obey road laws. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb House)
Airmen from the 510th Air Maintenance Unit, part of the 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, perform engine upgrades on an F-16 Fighting Falcon, July 2, 2019. Following their technical More
For this week’s Wyvern Warrior Team, we honor the 31st Dental Squadron Preventive Dentistry Team. They are Aviano’s direct link to dental readiness. The team has been trained as Oral Preventive Assistants (OPAs More
The 31st Medical Group held a Community Health Care Services Forum at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 8, 2019. The forum was held to hear concerns and inform patients of improvements at the 31st MDG. (U.S. Air For More
The 31st Maintenance Group hosts Friday Fusion July 26, 2019 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The event allowed service members to learn about what the 31st MXG does during daily operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by More
Airmen work to build munitions during CAPEX 2019 on Aug. 6, 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Exercises such as CAPEX keep the Airmen of the munitions career field prepared and demonstrates our ability to be rap More
Airmen assist each other in loading munitions onto a trailer during Combat Ammunition Production Exercise 2019 on Aug. 7, 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Exercises such as CAPEX keep the Airmen of the munition More
Barrels are transported by forklift in a warehouse during the night operations of Combat Ammunition Production Exercise 2019 on Aug. 7, 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Airmen are able to learn and enhance thei More
Aviano Air Base's Airman Leadership School Class 19-F graduated at Aviano Air Base, August 16, 2019. The class was one of the first to try a new ALS format.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Anthonelli White Jr assumes command of the 724th Air Mobility Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 10, 2019. Col. George M. Buch Jr, commander 721st Air Mobility Operations Group, p More
The Wyvern Warrior team of the Week is the Optometry team from the 31st Medical Group. The team consists of Maj. Tholl, Tech. Sgt. Ives, and Senior Airman Broadwater. They said a hardship they faced was making More
The Wyvern Warrior of the Week is TSgt Perry Guinn from the 57th RQS. Guinn is the NCOIC of material management for the squadron and has been at Aviano for just under a year and a half. Originally from Hattiesb More
An Airman moves to engage acting opposition forces during exercise Oregon Trail at an undisclosed location in Italy, Oct. 3, 2019. This exercise allowed members of the 31st Fighter Wing to practice using forces More
The Combined Federal Campaign started today at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 16, 2019. According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, CFC is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charit More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron at the 31st Fighter Wing takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy on Oct. 28, 2019. The Triple Nickel deployed in support of Central Command. (U.S. Air Force More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Keifer Thomas, a confinement NCO from the 31st Security Forces Squadron, poses for a photo at Aviano Air Base, Dec. 19, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb House)
Brig. Gen. Daniel Lasica, 31st Fighter Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Edwin Ludwigsen, 31st Fighter Wing command chief, receive their flu shots at Aviano Air Base, Oct. 31, 2018.
Members of the Spouses of Aviano group work together to attach holiday cards to bags of cookies during the holiday cookie drive at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 11, 2018. Approximately 25 members of the Spouses More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenny Gullete, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, participates in a Load Crew of the Year competition at Aviano Air Base, Jan. 14, 2019. The competition measur More
Airman 1st Class Amber Najera, a dental technician at the 31st Dental Squadron, schedules an appointment for a patient at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 22, 2019. The dental squadron offers care to active duty, More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Select Jeremy Schoneboom, 31st Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, poses with his family after passing through a sabre cordon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 25, 2019. More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 28, 2019. The “Triple Nickel” arrived at Aviano AB April 1, 1994. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airma More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies away from Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 12, 2019. The 31st Fighter Wing has a diverse mission set because of its two fighter squadrons, two rescue squadrons, and an ai More
Samantha Lucero, a Federal Aviation Administration Master Parachute Rigger at the 57th Rescue Squadron, folds a bridle while packing a reserve parachute at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 25, 2019. The bridle is u More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Robertson, 606th Air Control Squadron commander, renders his first salute to his Airmen during the 606 ACS change of command ceremony April 1, 2019 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Rober More
Pilots from the 510th Fighter Squadron return to Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 30, 2019. Members of the 510th FS deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan in 2018.
An Airman from the 57th Rescue Squadron parachutes onto the airfield at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 3, 2019. The 57th RQS relocated to the 31st Fighter Wing official in June 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airma More
31st Security Forces Squadron Airmen engage in a square pushup to build teamwork during the Police Week Combat Challenge held May 15, 2019 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The combat challenge was the first event of More
F-35A Lightning IIs fly over the flightline during a Theater Security Package at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 23, 2019. The 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th Fighter Wing, are in Europe participating in a The More
31st Fighter Wing Airmen from Aviano Air Base, Italy stand in formation at the Florence American Cemetery Memorial Day event in Florence, Italy on May 27, 2019. The event honored the fallen and recognized the 7 More
F-35A Lightning IIs from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, at Hill AFB, Utah, prepares for takeoff at Aviano Air Base, Italy on May 31, 2019. The F-35 provides an unprecedented, lethal and survivable combinati More
F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 555th Fighter Squadron prepare to take off during Astral Knight 2019 from Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2019. U.S. Air Force F-16s, F-35s, B-52s, KC-135s, E-3s, Italian air for More
An F-35A Lightning II from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, lands, during Astral Knight 19, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 5, 2019. The F-35 will be the backbone of future joint More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron gains altitude during Astral Knight 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 6, 2019. Exercise Astral Knight 2019 takes place in various countries across Eu More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Katherine Hemken assumes command of the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 21, 2019. U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey York, 31st Mission Support Group commander, pr More
The tread on a tire is checked with a penny at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 27, 2019. When the head is partially covered by tread the tire has adequate tread remaining. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class More
U.S. Air Force Col. Chris E. Boring, 31st Maintenance Group commander, inspects munitions with an Airman during CAPEX 2019 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 6, 2019. Conducting exercises such as CAPEX enables Air More
Airmen inspect munitions during Combat Ammunition Production Exercise 2019 on Aug. 7, 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Conducting exercises such as CAPEX enables Airmen to learn in a controlled environment, bol More
Airmen test fins for the most up to date software before attaching them to munitions during Combat Ammunition Production Exercise 2019 on Aug. 7, 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Having the most up to date soft More
An Airman attempts to make contact with a person acting as a suspicious character during exercise Oregon Trail at an undisclosed location in Italy, Oct. 3, 2019. Exercises like Oregon Trail make our activities More
Airmen prepare an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron at the 31st Fighter Wing, for takeoff from Aviano Air Base, Italy on Oct. 28, 2019. The Triple Nickel deployed in support of Central Comman More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenny Gullette, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, tightens a screw during a Load Crew of the Year competition at Aviano Air Base, Jan. 14, 2019. The competiti More
Airmen from the 31st Dental Squadron pose for a group photo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 22, 2019. The dental squadron held a Dental Give Back day on Jan. 12 to benefit retirees and dependents. (U.S. Air For More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Anthony Cruz Munoz, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force command chief, talks at a Chief Recognition Ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 25, 2019. Cruz Munoz More
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 56th Rescue Squadron returns to Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 28, 2019. The 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons relocated to the 31st Fighter Wing in 2018. (U.S. Air Force p More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes flight from Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 12, 2019. Fighter jets from Aviano AB flew to Poland as part of an exercise to test mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo More
Samantha Lucero, a Federal Aviation Administration Master Parachute Rigger at the 57th Rescue Squadron, insures the lines connecting the toggles to the parachute are configured correctly at Aviano Air Base, Ita More
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Nelson Jr., 31st Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to incoming 606th Air Control Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Brian Robertson during the 606 ACS change of command ceremony More
An Airman from the 57th Rescue Squadron participates in a tandem jump with his wingman at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 3, 2019. Pararescuemen are required to recertify for tandem jumps every six months. (U.S. Ai More
U.S. Air Force and Army members work as a team to carry a teammate on a stretcher to a designated location during the combat challenge that pit security forces Airmen against Joint International Non Commissione More
F-35A Lightning IIs park during a Theater Security Package at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 23, 2019. The 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th Fighter Wing, are in Europe participating in a Theater Security Packa More
Master Sgt. Tamieka Morgan, 31st Fighter Wing executive assistant to the command chief, salutes as a joint service color guard presents the colors at the Florence American Cemetery Memorial Day event in Florenc More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off on the first day of Astral Knight 19 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, on June 3, 2019. The U.S. and our NATO partners and allies continue to strengthe More