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Aviano Air Base, ItalyAPO, AE 09604-5260 | Base Operator: DSN 632-7111, 011-39-0434-30-7111 Aviano Air Base: OverviewAviano Air Base (AB) was first used by the United States Armed Forces following the Second World War. In 1954, the governments of Italy and the United States came to an agreement that established the joint use of the installation. Shortly thereafter, the U.S. established the Headquarters for the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) at Aviano AB, moving it from Udine. Many different squadrons were once stationed at Aviano and it was even once a war reserve material storage base, which was instrumental to the war effort during Desert Storm. In 1992, the Headquarters of the 16th Air Force and the 401st Fighter Wing moved to Aviano AB from Torrejon AB in Spain. Finally, in 1994 the 401st Fighter Wing was deactivated and the 31st Fighter Wing was activated for duty and stationed at Aviano AB. Aviano Air Base: EducationYou can earn your degree and enjoy being stationed at Aviano AB by attending an online school. Online schools allow you to take classes according to your schedule. And, if you go on TDY or are transferred, you don't have to put school on hold. You may want to request information from a number of these schools. Start by clicking the "Find A School" button below: Aviano Air Base: LocationAviano AB is located in the Fruili Venezia Guilia Region, which is in the northeastern part of Italy, and is only about 50 miles north of Venice, Italy. The largest town in the immediate area is Pordenone, which has a population in excess of 51,000 people. Pordenone is approximately 9 miles north of Aviano AB. The Aviano municipality, which is where the base is situated, is located in the foothills of the Carnic Alps. Aviano Air Base: Interesting Facts
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