Secretary Cohen mingles among the airmen and their families at Aviano Air Base. Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen mingles among the airmen and their families that gathered to hear him at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 8, 1999. Italian Defense Minister Carlo Scognamiglio and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph W. Ralston, U.S. Air Force, also addressed the approximately 200 pilots, aircrew and support personnel involved in NATO Operation Allied Force at Aviano. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.06 MB) Photo By: VIRIN: 937216-D-CUA49-567.jpg Photo Gallery