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Turkey: All travel to the Republic of Turkey is prohibited. Unofficial travel deviations, including emer- gency leave, require approval from the U.S. European Command commander or their designee and must be endorsed by the first general officer in the sponsor’s chain of command. Individuals who have military or commercial airline travel con- necting through the Republic of Turkey that will not result in travelers exiting secure portions of airport terminals will not require approval. All military and civilian personnel must comply with Department of Defense Foreign Clearance Guide requirements found here. Visit www.travel.state.gov for country specific information and travel advisories. When traveling, always have your tourist passport and International Driving Permit with you.
Mountain festival Marathon Mountain bike competition
When: Sept. 18 When: Sept. 18 When: Sept. 18. Sign up by Sept. 16
What: Food, drinks, art, culture What: Road run What: Bicycle race
Where: Via Roma 13, Cimolais Where: Sports complex on via Gatano Where: Gorizia e dintorni Monte Cal- Perusini, Cividale del Friuli vario e Quota 198, Gorizia Time: Varies Time: 7 a.m. Time: 7:30 a.m. Cost: Free to attend, event prices vary Cost: 28 Euro Cost: 40 Euro
Dog parade, exhibition Mushroom festival Book fair
When: Sept. 17-18 When: Sept. 16-18 When: Sept. 15-18
What: Dog What: Food, drinks, art, culture What: Book displays, meet authors
Where: Piazza XX Settembre, Barcis Where: Piazza Umberto I, 5, Budoia Where: Downtown Pordenone
Time: Varies Time: Varies Time: All day
Cost: Free Cost: Free to attend, event prices vary Cost: Free to attend, event prices vary
*This Saturday’s Pordenone market will not take place.
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Share your travel photos using the hashtag! Although most countries do not recognize a U.S. driver's license alone, some accept an Every Saturday we will highlight the best International Driving Permit in conjunction with one on our Instagram account. your U.S. driver's license. Check with the for- eign government to identify local driver's li- cense requirements before traveling. Markets: Vendors sell fresh produce, flowers, clothing and goods from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the town centers:
Monday: Azzano Decimo, Maniago Tuesday: Aviano Vendors sell clothing, furniture, art, household goods Wednesday: Pordenone and more, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the various markets Thursday: Sacile throughout the surrounding communities. For a com- Friday: Cordenons plete list of upcoming markets, click here. Saturday: Pordenone
Select gas stations hours on weekends, holidays Agip Via Pordenone, 97 - Saturdays, Sundays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. On AP Highway heading toward Aviano, the station is the first Agip on the right side if departing Area F from the South gate. Agip Via Pordenone, 95 - Open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. On AP Highway heading toward Aviano, the station is the first Agip on the left side after passing Area F. Agip Via Pordenone, 4 - Open Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. On AP Highway heading toward Aviano, the station is the second Agip on the left side after passing Area F. * Hours are subject to change at the leisure of the station owners.
Church Information: For a list of churches in the local area, click here. For on-base chapel service times, click here. For more information or questions, call the 31st Fighter Wing Chapel at 0434-30-5211.
In Italy, recycling is required by law and not com- plying may result in fines. Additionally, bringing Planning on driving outside of Italy? Many countries throughout waste on base for disposal is against the law. For a Europe, including Slovenia, Switzerland and Austria, require list of recycling laws and pick-up schedules by city, drivers to display vignettes on vehicle windshields. To avoid click here. fines, click here before traveling to determine the requirements for driving in all countries in Europe.
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