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Aviano airman named top fighter aviator in USAFE
Aug 17, 2009 - One Aviano Airman received some exciting and surprising news recently when he was told of his selection as the 2008 U.S. Air Forces in Europe Fighter Aviator of the Year. [Read more...]
Tuskegee Airmen welcome new commander
Jul 04, 2009 - Airmen from the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing welcomed a new commander during a change-of-command ceremony in a hazy sandstorm on July 4. [Read more...]
USAF proposal aims to eliminate 250 fighter jets
May 20, 2009 - Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany would lose 18 F-16s and possibly one of its three fighter squadrons in a plan the Air Force announced Tuesday to eliminate about 250 fighter jets from its inventory. [Read more...]
Aviano F-16 reaches 7,000 hrs
May 06, 2009 - An Aviano F-16 Fighting Falcon #89-2057 reached a major aerial milestone on May 5 surpassing the 7,000 hours flight mark. [Read more...]
F-16 drops fuel tank on garage during emergency
Mar 25, 2009 - An F-16 from Aviano AB had an in-flight engine emergency on the March 24th which resulted in the pilot ejecting the external fuel tanks. One of which landed on a local houses garage. No one was reported injured. [Read more...]
USAF officer suggests F-16s move to Poland
Mar 23, 2009 - An Air Force officer based at the Pentagon has suggested the United States and NATO would be best served by moving F-16s now stationed at Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Poland. [Read more...]
Nickels over Bulgaria: Nickel Javelin 2008
Dec 03, 2008 - Thirteen F-16 Fighting Falcons from 555th Fighter Squadron and approximately 250 Airmen from Aviano Air Base, Italy, returned home Nov. 24 after taking part in the Nickel Javelin 2008 exercise in Bulgaria. [Read more...]
31st AMXS clinches top DoD award
Nov 14, 2008 - The 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron proved they were not only the premiere maintenance squadron in the Air Force, but also in the Department of Defense, winning one of the six 2008 Secretary of Defense Field-level Maintenance Awards. [Read more...]
New 3rd AF commander, former F-16 pilot
Jul 18, 2008 - An F-16 pilot and former wing commander at Aviano Air Base, Italy, will take over the 3rd Air Force at a ceremony on Tuesday at Ramstein Air Base. [Read more...]
USAFs first female African-American fighter pilot
Mar 21, 2008 - While most fourth grade girls talk about being a ballerina, veterinarian, doctor or princess, Shawna Rochelle Kimbrell, knew she wanted to take to the skies. [Read more...]
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