Latest "Aviano Air Base" stories

Aviano F-16s take over Black Sea NATO air policing mission

Six F-16s from the 510th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrived in Romania on April 29.

By Rachel Nostrant

19 months ago

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Wood, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 25, 2022. The flight will support NATO’s enhanced air policing mission; integrate with allies and partners in the Black Sea region in an increased defensive posture along NATO’s border and to reinforce regional security. (Natalie Stanley/Air Force)

F-16C jet suffers in-flight emergency, lands safely at Aviano

Base operations have largely returned to normal, an Aviano spokesperson said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago

Airman eliminated after third women’s skeleton heat at Beijing Olympics

Kelly Curtis, an airman first class and first-time Olympian, narrowly missed a spot in the medal round, with a combined time of 3:09.23 across three rounds on the mile-long skeleton track northwest of Beijing.

By Rachel S. Cohen

22 months ago

Frontline Photos: Jan. 30, 2022

Obstacle courses, camouflage classes, a heartwarming homecoming and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.

23 months ago

Frontline Photos: Jan. 9, 2022

A winter watch, the Stars and Stripes flying high, peeping through a life preserver and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.

23 months ago

Best pics of the week: May 16, 2021

Airmen test the new Uniform Integrated Protective Ensemble Air two-piece system, troops participate in Exercise Northern Edge and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

3 years ago