The Wyvern: Your weekly digest of Team Aviano news, information and on-base activities

The Wyvern 

The Wyvern is a weekly digital publication detailing events and news across Aviano Air Base. To submit for publication click here. Deadline for submission is noon the Thursday before distribution.

 

Aviano Headlines

 

Slowest of suicides: This is the first in a series of related articles on the progression of quitting smoking through the first-hand account of Airman Ryan Conroy.

 

New game kits entertain transiting families: Families and guests of the Aviano Mountain View Lodge can now rent game kits while they wait to transition from one home to another.

 

Airmen receive new resiliency training during FTAC: New training began last week at the First Term Airman Center.  

 

Mission Spotlight: First Term Airman Center: FTAC is a week-long course that provides Airmen the tools and information needed to transition into the operational Air Force. 

 

Camogli: A hidden Italian treasure: Nestled between Genoa and Cinque Terre, lies a vibrant but little known fishing village turned resort town named Camogli. 

 

Aviano Top News

 

Master of ceremonies, singer tryouts, Aug. 9

Tryouts for a master of ceremonies and a national anthem singer for the Air Force Ball will be held at 5 p.m. in the Airman Leadership School auditorium on Area 2. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Ashley Lathem at 632-8036.

 

Passport, visa processing delay

Due to extended processing times, Airmen and civilians requiring a passport or visa should contact the passport office as soon as possible to begin their application. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 632-4593.

 

Home fuels billing update

The 31st Force Support Squadron Home Fuels office recently migrated to a new billing system. For a complete list of updates, including how to set up an online account, visit http://www.31fss.com/homefuels/HomeFuelsBillingUpdateJuly2013.pdf.

 

Base Events

 

La Bella Vista Club cancellation, brunch changes

The La Bella Vista Club’s daily lunch will be cancelled July 30 – 31 and Aug. 8. Beginning in August, Sunday brunch will be held every second Sunday of the month. Specialty brunches, such as Mother’s/Father’s Day and Easter, will still be held on the nearest Sunday. For more information, call 632-4303.

 

German-themed dinner, July 31

The La Bella Vista Club will host a German-themed dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. The event costs $5 for members, $9 for non-members, $3 for children of members, $6 for children of non-members and free for children 5 and younger. For more information, call 632-4303.

 

AFA membership meeting, July 31

An Air Force Association meeting will be held at 11 a.m. at the 31st Munitions Squadron, Bldg. 1445. Membership is open to all Team Aviano members to include enlisted, officers, civilians and dependants. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Joshua Roberts at 632-4427.

 

World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1–7

The Aviano Breastfeeding Support Group and 31st Medical Group have organized several community events during World Breastfeeding Week, beginning with a kickoff event and cake cutting Aug. 1 at noon at the MDG atrium. All events are free and open to Aviano community members. For a list of events, visit http://www.aviano.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-130718-003.pdf. For more information, contact jennifer.cooper.14.ctr@us.af.mil, maria.walden.ctr@us.af.mil or visit the Aviano Breastfeeding Support Group on Facebook.

 

Pre-separation briefing, Aug. 6, 20

A pre-separation briefing takes place from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The briefing must be completed before attending the transition assistance program workshop. For more information, call 632-5407.

 

Free ladies’ golf lesson, Aug. 6

A free ladies’ golf lesson will be held at 2 p.m. at the Alpine Golf Course. For more information, call 632-7386.

 

Basic Italian class, Aug. 8

A language and cultural class takes place from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The class is designed to teach Americans basic conversational Italian. For more information, call 632-5407.

 

Smooth Move, Aug. 9, 23

A Smooth Move briefing takes place from 8:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The briefing includes information required for outprocessing. For more information, call 632-5407.

 

Dragon classic softball tournament, Aug. 9–11

Registration is open for the Dragon Fitness Center’s annual softball tournament until Aug. 1. Cost is $250 per team. For more information, call 632-7459.

 

Pre-deployment briefing, Aug. 10, 14, 21, 28

A mandatory pre-deployment briefing takes place from 10 to 10:30 a.m. for unaccompanied members and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for accompanied members at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Spouses are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 632-5407.

 

Choir workshop, Aug. 12–16

A weeklong choir workshop will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Aviano Community Center on Area 1. Cost is $60 per child. For more information, call 632-5479.

 

Transition assistance program workshop, Aug. 12–16

A transition assistance program workshop takes place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The program provides opportunities and aid to help Airmen separating from active duty. For more information, call 632-5407.

 

Employment class, Aug. 13

An employment class is offered from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The class teaches job search skills and helps attendees find jobs at Aviano. For more information, call 632-5407.

 

Duathlon, Aug. 18

The Dragon Fitness Center will host their annual Aviano Duathlon consisting of a 12-mile bike ride and a three-mile run. Cost is $15 and participants can register at the fitness center front desk. For more information, call 632-7459.

 

Mother, child ballet classes, Fridays in August

Mother and child ballet lessons will be held from noon to 12:45 p.m. at Aviano Youth Programs on Area 1. Cost is $25 per pair. For more information, call 632-7575.

 

Reeltime movies 

Aug. 1 – “Red 2” at 7 p.m.

Aug. 2 – “The Wolverine” at 7 p.m. in 3-D and “The Conjuring” at 10 p.m.    

Aug. 3 – “The Smurfs 2” at 2 p.m. in 3-D and “The Wolverine” at 7 p.m. in 3-D.

Aug. 4 – “The Smurfs” at 2 p.m. in 3-D and “The Wolverine” at 7 p.m. in 3-D.

www.shopmyexchange.com/ReelTimeTheatres/Movies-Aviano.htm. 

 

Chapel schedule and events 

Visit the following link to find information about the chapel worship schedule and upcoming events: http://www.aviano.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-130729-002.pdf.

 

Other Notable Information

 

Honor Guard officer position available

The 31st Fighter Wing Honor Guard is accepting company grade officer applications through Aug. 15. The officer in charge is responsible for the overall performance, discipline, appearance and competence of honor guard members. For more information, contact Maj. Nate Williams at 632-5308 or email nathan.williams.2@us.af.mil.

 

Krav Maga classes cancelled in August

The Dragon Fitness Center’s Wednesday’s self-defense classes will resume Sept. 4, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Classes costs $45 per month. For more information, call 632-7459.

 

Reintegration briefing, Mondays, Wednesdays in August

A mandatory reintegration briefing for all returning deployers will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. For more information, call 632-5407.

 

Pre-sale movie tickets

Half of base theater movie tickets are available for advance purchase every Monday at the entrance to the food court from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the movie theater box office on the day of the movie.

 

Child care summer day passes

Aviano Youth Programs offers summer day passes from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost is $30 per child and includes activities, breakfast, lunch and a snack. For more information, call 632-7575.

 

Report of Survey

An interim Report of Survey Program Manager is available for ROS related questions by calling 632-8824, or by email at thomas.ingersoll.1@us.af.mil.

 

Aviano Girl Scouts 

Adult and youth registrations are now being accepted for the Aviano Girl Scouts. Registration is $15 and includes a summer pool party Aug. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, contact Tresca Litney at 333-416-9588 or Anastasia Radloff at 331-870-1504.

 

Limited summer hours for Aviano schools

The Aviano Elementary and Middle/High School is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for parents who need to pick up student records or enrollment packets. The school transportation office is open from 8 a.m. to noon on weekdays for student bus passes. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/Avianoschools or http://www.avia-hs.eu.dodea.edu/.

 

Children’s karate, jujitsu classes

The Falcon Fitness Center hosts children's karate classes Mondays and Wednesdays and jujitsu classes Tuesdays and Thursdays; ages 4 and 5 meet at 2 p.m. and ages 6-12 meet at 3 p.m. at the Falcon Fitness Center. The cost is $35 per month for children ages 4 to 12. For more information, call the fitness center at 632-7574.

 

Mexican mobile vendor  

The Yucatan mobile restaurant vendor is now open for breakfast and lunch at various locations along perimeter road. For location stops and menu items, visit http://www.31fss.com/lbv.shtml. For more information, call 632-5392.

 

Breakfast at Marko's

The Marko's food vendor now serves breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 632-4303.

 

Youth programs summer camps still open for registration

Aviano Youth Programs are still taking sign-ups for the following summer camps:

•Baseball (grades 5–12)

•Performing Arts (grade 5–12)

•Kitchen Confidential (grades 1–4)

•Softball (grades 1–4)

Age group categories are grades 1–4 and grades 5–12. Availability depends on age groups and time slots. For more information, call 632-7575.

 

University of Phoenix no longer offering courses at Aviano

Effective Aug. 1, University of Phoenix will no longer offer face-to-face courses at Aviano due to a contract change. Members attending University of Phoenix on site may contact the school representative at 632-5139 prior to July 31, to determine the options regarding their educational plan. After July 31, members must contact the main campus for more information.

 

Aviano Legal Office website, Facebook page

To stay informed on legal information, announcements and upcoming events, visit the 31st Fighter Wing Legal Office’s website at http://www.aviano.af.mil/units/31stfwlegaloffice.asp or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AvianoAirBaseLegalOffice. For more information or to obtain legal assistance, call 632-7843.

 

Mensa weekly menu

The Mensa dining facility hours of operation and menu are located at http://www.31fss.com/mensa.shtml. 

 

Buon Appetito closures

The Buon Appetito Dining Facility on Area 2 is only open for breakfast and lunch and closed on holidays, down days, weekends and on the following Italian holidays:

Aug. 15

Nov. 1

Nov. 3

Dec. 8

Dec. 26

The 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron has extended the base shuttle hours to accommodate Airmen staying in Area 2 to eat at the La Dolce Vita Dining Facility on Area F. Times of shuttle stops are posted at designated pick-up locations.

 

USAFE’s Summer Strike Program

The Aviano Lanes Bowling Center hosts $1 games every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Aug. 11. Each bowler will be entered into a drawing for a prize that will be selected at the end of the program. For more information, call 632-7487.

 

Red Cross classes

The Aviano Red Cross is offering several different health and safety classes during the month of August. For more information on events, visit http://www.aviano.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-130729-001.pdf or call 632-5576.

 

Family days and federal holidays

The list of United States Air Forces in Europe family days and federal holidays for the current fiscal year are as follows:

Aug. 30

Sept. 2

 

Attention Aviano newcomers

Get critical information about the base, newcomer procedures, housing, driving in Italy, and more through Aviano Air Base’s official website. For more information, visit www.aviano.af.mil/library/newcomers/.

 

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Employment at Aviano

 

Employment training

The Airman and Family Readiness Center regularly conducts employment training for those seeking positions at Aviano Air Base. For more information or to register, call 632-5407.

 

Additionally, job hunters can use the following links to view available base vacancies:

 

Federal positions

www.usajobs.gov/JobSearch/Search/GetResults?Keyword=&Location=aviano

 

Nonappropriated funds positions

www.nafjobs.org/viewjobs.aspx

 

Army and Air Force Exchange Service

odin.aafes.com/employment/

 

Veterinary clinic now hiring

The Aviano Veterinary Clinic is still hiring for two animal health technicians and two operation assistants. To apply, visit www.USAjobs.gov.

 

Bowling center hiring

The Aviano Lanes Bowling Center has various job openings available. To apply, visit www.nafjobs.org.

 

CDC looking for job applicants

The Aviano Child Development Center needs job applicants for several positions. For more information, call 632-8246 or 632-5119.

 

Child, youth programs hiring

Child and youth programs are hiring with flexible schedules. Benefits include college credit, CPR, first aid training and annual job training. To apply, visit www.nafjobs.org.

 

Volunteering at Aviano

Anyone looking to volunteer on or off base can visit www.aviano.af.mil/volunteer.asp for an up-to-date listing of volunteer opportunities. Sign up to receive weekly emails on volunteer opportunities with other Team Aviano members. This week’s volunteer opportunities include Airmen Against Drunk Driving, Women’s Equality Day and Airmen Support 4 Families. 

 

 

The Wyvern is distributed every Monday and contains base events and information. Deadline for submission is noon the Thursday before distribution.

 

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