U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight aircraft structural maintenance section demonstrate the capabilities of the new E-drill tool at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 28, 2026. The E-drill uses water and plasma to core out fasteners on aircraft to replace the process of wasting drill bits, dropping technician time from nine minutes per fastener to 45 seconds. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)
Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing gave back to the community through a new food pantry program that was launched on May 4 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, to support service members and families facing food insecurity and financial hardship.
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy — U.S. Air Force Master Sgt.Gerald Creech, 31st Wing Staff Agency first sergeant, and Tech. Sgt. Jacob Mason, 31st Fighter Wing Inspector General Inspections Self-Assessment Program manager, recently embarked on an innovative digital automation project to transform how dormitory inspections are conducted. They sought a way to improve efficiency, accountability and real-time visibility for leadership across the base.
At Aviano Air Base’s 31st Fighter Wing, Airmen assigned to the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron are continuing a legacy of advancement, not with a new aircraft or warship, but with a device that reshapes how the Air Force fuels the fight.
