Aviano Air Base employees in northern Italy received an email from their bosses demanding they list five key accomplishments from last week, a now familiar demand from Elon Musk, carrying with it the threat of termination if they did not respond. Unions say Italy “is not the Wild West like the U.S.”
Musk Email Reaches Italian Workers. It Did Not Go Well.
Employees at the Aviano Air Base who serve American forces got a familiar demand to list their achievements. Unions say Italy “is not the Wild West like the U.S.”
www.nytimes.com
March 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Aviano Air Base employees in northern Italy received an email from their bosses demanding they list five key accomplishments from last week, a now familiar demand from Elon Musk, carrying with it the threat of termination if they did not respond. Unions say Italy “is not the Wild West like the U.S.”
Amy Adams (born in Aviano, Italy to a US soldier serving abroad) ICE is coming for you
Deporting children of military veterans because they were born on an overseas military base.
This man has no citizenship now.
This man has no citizenship now.
Texas Man Born to U.S. Soldier on U.S. Army Base Abroad Deported
He has no citizenship to any country, despite SCOTUS case
www.austinchronicle.com
June 26, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Amy Adams (born in Aviano, Italy to a US soldier serving abroad) ICE is coming for you
Italy declares war after an Italian soldier at Aviano makes the mistake of sampling a cold slice of Papa John’s offered by an American C-17 pilot.
Not only did they bring a small private army, but among the waste of taxpayer money was BRINGING A FULL PLANE OF FOOD.
To *Italy*.
To *Italy*.
February 7, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Italy declares war after an Italian soldier at Aviano makes the mistake of sampling a cold slice of Papa John’s offered by an American C-17 pilot.
New deployment of USAF F-16s to the Gulf after a stopover at Aviano.
www.itamilradar.com/2026/09/29/m...
www.itamilradar.com/2026/09/29/m...
More F-16s Leave Aviano for the Gulf
A second group of six U.S. Air Force F-16C fighters is moving from Aviano Air Base, Italy, toward the CENTCOM area today, marking another step in the ongoing Coronet East 116 deployment. The aircraft,...
www.itamilradar.com
September 29, 2026 at 4:26 PM
New deployment of USAF F-16s to the Gulf after a stopover at Aviano.
www.itamilradar.com/2026/09/29/m...
www.itamilradar.com/2026/09/29/m...
August 20, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Fires near Aviano Air Base in Pordenone, Italy believed to be malicious acts and possible Russian sabotage with involvement of woman reportedly tasked with taking photos and videos of area
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August 15, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Fires near Aviano Air Base in Pordenone, Italy believed to be malicious acts and possible Russian sabotage with involvement of woman reportedly tasked with taking photos and videos of area
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U.S. airmen at Aviano Air Base in Italy took their final active-duty flight this week in the Pave Hawk rescue helicopter that the Air Force is phasing out after decades of use in saving the lives of American personnel the world over.
Aviano crew marks end of Pave Hawk helicopter era with farewell mission
Airmen at Aviano Air Base took their final active-duty flight this week in the Pave Hawk helicopter, which the Air Force is phasing out.
www.stripes.com
December 21, 2024 at 2:24 AM
U.S. airmen at Aviano Air Base in Italy took their final active-duty flight this week in the Pave Hawk rescue helicopter that the Air Force is phasing out after decades of use in saving the lives of American personnel the world over.
🧵Musk now wielding his chainsaw at Italy.
He sent demand letters to all the US military bases in Italy, demanding workers submit a list of what they do.
The Italian unions are now up in arms.
Musk should look up what Italy did to the last fascist leader they had.
All the details below.
He sent demand letters to all the US military bases in Italy, demanding workers submit a list of what they do.
The Italian unions are now up in arms.
Musk should look up what Italy did to the last fascist leader they had.
All the details below.
Musk Email Reaches Italian Workers. It Did Not Go Well.
Employees at the Aviano Air Base who serve American forces got a familiar demand to list their achievements. Unions say Italy “is not the Wild West like the U.S.”
www.nytimes.com
March 16, 2025 at 2:07 AM
🧵Musk now wielding his chainsaw at Italy.
He sent demand letters to all the US military bases in Italy, demanding workers submit a list of what they do.
The Italian unions are now up in arms.
Musk should look up what Italy did to the last fascist leader they had.
All the details below.
He sent demand letters to all the US military bases in Italy, demanding workers submit a list of what they do.
The Italian unions are now up in arms.
Musk should look up what Italy did to the last fascist leader they had.
All the details below.
Europe will immediately demand the closure of every U.S. military base on the continent. Ramstein in Germany, Aviano in Italy, Lakenheath in the UK.
The US’s ability to project power into the Middle East and Africa vanishes overnight.
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The US’s ability to project power into the Middle East and Africa vanishes overnight.
5/
January 18, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Europe will immediately demand the closure of every U.S. military base on the continent. Ramstein in Germany, Aviano in Italy, Lakenheath in the UK.
The US’s ability to project power into the Middle East and Africa vanishes overnight.
5/
The US’s ability to project power into the Middle East and Africa vanishes overnight.
5/
#ProudBlue In February 2004, my son was stationed at Aviano Air Base in Italy. I visited him for two weeks. I met an Austrian man while on a train from Venice-Milan. We chatted for 2 hours. He said he wanted to visit the 🇺🇸 but not while Bush was in office.
Then this guy came down the escalator.
Then this guy came down the escalator.
May 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
#ProudBlue In February 2004, my son was stationed at Aviano Air Base in Italy. I visited him for two weeks. I met an Austrian man while on a train from Venice-Milan. We chatted for 2 hours. He said he wanted to visit the 🇺🇸 but not while Bush was in office.
Then this guy came down the escalator.
Then this guy came down the escalator.
TSgt. Conner Wells, assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, served as a precision-guided munition production supervisor. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
October 1, 2026 at 8:50 PM
TSgt. Conner Wells, assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, served as a precision-guided munition production supervisor. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
ICYMI: An unidentified airman at Aviano Air Base in northern Italy was pronounced dead Tuesday at an off-base residence, the second fatality of an airman at the installation in less than two months. (from @chadgarland.bsky.social)
Aviano airman pronounced dead near US base in Italy
An active-duty airman at Aviano Air Base in northern Italy was pronounced dead at his or her off-base residence Tuesday, base officials announced.
www.stripes.com
September 23, 2026 at 5:33 AM
ICYMI: An unidentified airman at Aviano Air Base in northern Italy was pronounced dead Tuesday at an off-base residence, the second fatality of an airman at the installation in less than two months. (from @chadgarland.bsky.social)
EUROPE EATS | Restaurant near Aviano gives patrons rare chance to sample cuisine of Kazakhstan
Restaurant near Aviano gives patrons rare chance to sample cuisine of Kazakhstan
Bistro Alma’Ta, just minutes south of Aviano Air Base, calls itself the first Kazakh restaurant in Italy.
www.stripes.com
August 23, 2026 at 7:27 AM
EUROPE EATS | Restaurant near Aviano gives patrons rare chance to sample cuisine of Kazakhstan
Yes, noted military strategist and historian, Stephen Miller, thinks that taking a territory such as Greenland means the US loses nothing.
When the UK cuts off access to Mildenhall and Diego Garcia, and Germany assumes control of Ramstein and Landstuhl, and Italy shuts down Aviano, we’ll see.
When the UK cuts off access to Mildenhall and Diego Garcia, and Germany assumes control of Ramstein and Landstuhl, and Italy shuts down Aviano, we’ll see.
January 17, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Yes, noted military strategist and historian, Stephen Miller, thinks that taking a territory such as Greenland means the US loses nothing.
When the UK cuts off access to Mildenhall and Diego Garcia, and Germany assumes control of Ramstein and Landstuhl, and Italy shuts down Aviano, we’ll see.
When the UK cuts off access to Mildenhall and Diego Garcia, and Germany assumes control of Ramstein and Landstuhl, and Italy shuts down Aviano, we’ll see.
May 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Airman 1st Class Kaleb Stanley of Great Falls, Mont., died in his on-base dormitory at Aviano Air Base in Italy.
20-year-old Aviano airman who was pronounced dead in base dorm hailed from Montana
Air Force officials this week identified an active-duty airman who recently died at Aviano Air Base in Italy.
www.stripes.com
June 18, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Airman 1st Class Kaleb Stanley of Great Falls, Mont., died in his on-base dormitory at Aviano Air Base in Italy.
An active-duty airman at Aviano Air Base in northern Italy was pronounced dead at his or her off-base residence.
Aviano airman pronounced dead near US base in Italy
An active-duty airman at Aviano Air Base in northern Italy was pronounced dead at his or her off-base residence Tuesday, base officials announced.
www.stripes.com
September 22, 2026 at 4:54 PM
An active-duty airman at Aviano Air Base in northern Italy was pronounced dead at his or her off-base residence.
Musk Email Reaches Italian Workers. It Did Not Go Well:
Employees at the Aviano Air Base who serve American forces got a familiar demand to list their achievements. Unions say Italy “is not the Wild West like the U.S.”—worker rights are sacrosanct!
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/w...
Employees at the Aviano Air Base who serve American forces got a familiar demand to list their achievements. Unions say Italy “is not the Wild West like the U.S.”—worker rights are sacrosanct!
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/w...
Musk Email Reaches Italian Workers. It Did Not Go Well.
Employees at the Aviano Air Base who serve American forces got a familiar demand to list their achievements. Unions say Italy “is not the Wild West like the U.S.”
www.nytimes.com
March 13, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Musk Email Reaches Italian Workers. It Did Not Go Well:
Employees at the Aviano Air Base who serve American forces got a familiar demand to list their achievements. Unions say Italy “is not the Wild West like the U.S.”—worker rights are sacrosanct!
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/w...
Employees at the Aviano Air Base who serve American forces got a familiar demand to list their achievements. Unions say Italy “is not the Wild West like the U.S.”—worker rights are sacrosanct!
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/w...
ICYMI: Tech Sgt. Connor Wells, a precision-guided munitions production supervisor, has been identified as the airman found dead at his off-base home in northern Italy last week. Foul play is not suspected in his death. (from @chadgarland.bsky.social)
No foul play suspected in Aviano airman’s death at off-base home
Tech. Sgt. Conner Wells of North Fork, Calif., was found dead Sept. 22 at his residence in Roveredo in Piano.
www.stripes.com
September 30, 2026 at 10:02 PM
ICYMI: Tech Sgt. Connor Wells, a precision-guided munitions production supervisor, has been identified as the airman found dead at his off-base home in northern Italy last week. Foul play is not suspected in his death. (from @chadgarland.bsky.social)
A U.S. soldier serving with the 173rd Airborne Brigade at Aviano Air Base was killed over the weekend in an off-duty car crash in north Italy near the border with Austria. (from @chadgarland.bsky.social)
173rd Airborne Brigade ‘sky soldier’ killed in car crash in Italy
Sgt. Markevian Slacks, a parachute rigger stationed at Aviano Air Base, was killed in an off-duty car crash near the Italy-Austria border.
www.stripes.com
May 7, 2026 at 1:30 AM
A U.S. soldier serving with the 173rd Airborne Brigade at Aviano Air Base was killed over the weekend in an off-duty car crash in north Italy near the border with Austria. (from @chadgarland.bsky.social)
Was fortunate enough to chaperone Anthony's class to the Lignano Zoo when we were stationed at Aviano AB, Italy
September 26, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Was fortunate enough to chaperone Anthony's class to the Lignano Zoo when we were stationed at Aviano AB, Italy