RMHEMK44–During marksmanship training at Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (COESPU) range, Caserma Chinotto Vicenza, Italy, a soldier of the 1st Battalion (Airborne) 503rd Infantry checks the pointing system on his M4 rifle, June 4. Photo by Paolo Bovo JM436 - 7JMTC Vicenza (Released) Marksmanship Training at COESPU (Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units), Carabinieri Range Caserma Chinotto Vicenza-Italy 130604-A-JM436-008
RMEJRFBG–A U.S. paratrooper descends to the drop zone after exiting from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during a joint parachute training jump near the city of Pordenone in northeast Italy, July 16, 2013. Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team participated in a joint parachute training jump with CH-47 Chinook aircraft from the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade. Barbara Romano
RM2EWFRC1–U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 54th Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct an airborne operation from a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft at Frida Drop Zone in Pordenone, Italy, June 29, 2016. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting forces anywhere in the U.S,. Europe, Africa or U.S. Central Command's areas of responsibility within 18 hours. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo) Please note: Fees charged by the agency are for the agency’s services only, and do not, nor are they in
RMR7RN4C–Outgoing 1st Sgt. William L. Fleming, Company C, during the change of responsibility ceremony for Company C, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, on Apr. 5, 2017,. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHENJD8–A Vicenza Elementary School eighth grader exits the 34-foot jump tower with paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade June 10, 2014 at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy. Jumpmasters from the brigade gave instruction and put kids through the 34-foot tower and other paratrooper training to teach them what paratroopers do during an airborne operations. (Photo by Visual Information Spc. Davide Dalla Massara/Released) VES 8th graders jump towers 140610-A-DO858-022
RMEJKD9K–U.S. Army paratroopers load up into a CH-47 Chinook helicopter before a joint parachute training jump near the city of Pordenone in northeast Italy, July 16, 2013. Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team participated in a joint parachute training jump with CH-47 Chinook aircraft from the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade. Barbara Romano
RM2EX2MHJ–Paratroopers from 173rd Brigade Support Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct an airborne operation with from a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Juliet Drop Zone in Pordenone, Italy, January 13, 2015. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projective ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Command areas of responsibility within 18 hours. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/DoD) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field ***
RMR7RN4E–Incoming 1st Sgt. Steven C. Manuel, center, Company C, takes change of the formation during the change of responsibility ceremony for Company C, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, on Apr. 5, 2017,. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHENJD4–Vicenza Elementary School eighth graders learn how to don a parachute harness with paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade June 10, 2014 at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy. Jumpmasters from the brigade gave instruction and put kids through the 34-foot tower and other paratrooper training to teach them what paratroopers do during an airborne operations. (Photo by Visual Information Spc. Davide Dalla Massara/Released) VES 8th graders jump towers 140610-A-DO858-006
RMEJK85T–Paratroopers from 173rd Brigade Support Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct an airborne operation with from a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Juliet Drop Zone in Pordenone, Italy, January 13, 2015. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projective ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Command areas of responsibility within 18 hours. Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo
RM2EWYB3D–Paratroopers from 173rd Brigade Support Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct an airborne operation with from a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Juliet Drop Zone in Pordenone, Italy, January 13, 2015. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projective ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Command areas of responsibility within 18 hours. (Photo by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/U.S. Navy) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field ***
RMR7RN48–Capt. Michael J. Basie, Chaplain of 173rd Airborne Brigade, gives the invocation, during the change of responsibility ceremony for Company C, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, on Apr. 5, 2017. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHENJDA–A Vicenza Elementary School eighth grader exits the 34-foot jump tower with paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, June 10, 2014, at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy. Jumpmasters from the brigade gave instruction and put kids through the 34-foot tower and other paratrooper training to teach them what paratroopers do during an airborne operations. (Photo by Visual Information Spc. Davide Dalla Massara/Released) VES 8th graders jump towers 140610-A-DO858-033
RMFT0N38–An RQ7B Shadow unmanned aircraft system assigned to 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, launches from a nitrogen launcher at Aeroclub Postonja in Slovenia, March 2, 2016, during the Exercise Rock Sokol. Exercise Rock Sokol is a bilateral training exercise between U.S. Soldiers assigned to 173rd Airborne Brigade and the Slovenian Armed Forces, focused on small-unit tactics and building on previous lessons learned, forging the bonds and enhancing readiness between allied forces. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rap
RM2EX3Y63–A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Special Troops Battalion exits a U.S. Air National Guard 133rd Air Wing MN ANG C-130 Hercules aircraft, April 13, 2015, over Juliet Drop in Pordenone, Italy. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands areas of responsibility within 18 hours. (Photo by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/U.S. Navy) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field ***
RMR7RN4B–Company C commander of 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, during the change of responsibility ceremony for Company C, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Apr. 5, 2017. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEPW93–U.S. Soldiers assigned to 839th Transportation Battalion from Camp Darby shoot with a M-9 Beretta pistol during a marksmanship training exercise at the indoor range, Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, June 8, 2016. (U.S. Army Photos by Visual Information Specialist Davide Dalla Massara /Released) U.S. Soldiers assigned to 839th Transportation Battalion from Camp Darby shoot with M-9 Beretta pistol at Caserma Ederle Vicenza. 160608-A-DO858-052
RMR7RN49–Wife of outgoing 1st Sgt. William L. Fleming, receives a bouquet of red roses from a paratrooper during the change of responsibility ceremony for Company C, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, Apr. 5, 2017 at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHENJD5–A paratrooper from the 173rd Airborne Brigade lands after jumping from the 34-foot tower June 10, 2014 at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy. Jumpmasters from the brigade gave instruction and put kids from Vicenza Elementary School through the 34-foot tower and other paratrooper training to teach them what paratroopers do during an airborne operations. (Photo by Visual Information Specialist Davide Dalla Massara/Released) VES 8th graders jump towers 140610-A-DO858-017
RMR7RN4A–Wife of incoming 1st Sgt. Steven C. Manuel, receives a bouquet of yellow roses from a paratrooper during the change of responsibility ceremony for Company C, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, Apr. 5, 2017 at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEPW94–U.S. Soldiers assigned to 839th Transportation Battalion from Camp Darby shoot in the prone position with a M-9 Beretta pistol during a marksmanship training exercise at the indoor range, Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, June 8, 2016. (U.S. Army Photos by Visual Information Specialist Davide Dalla Massara /Released) U.S. Soldiers assigned to 839th Transportation Battalion from Camp Darby shoot with M-9 Beretta pistol at Caserma Ederle Vicenza. 160608-A-DO858-060
RMRB8GX1–Lt. Col. Jeffrey Reibestein, commander of 173rd Airborne Brigade Support Battalion, provides remarks during a change of responsibility ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Dec. 13, 2016. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEPW95–U.S. Sgt. 1st Class Guillermo Martinez assigned to 839th Transportation Battalion from Camp Darby is shooting in the prone position with a M-9 Beretta pistol during a marksmanship training exercise at the indoor range, Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, June 8, 2016. (U.S. Army Photos by Visual Information Specialist Davide Dalla Massara /Released) U.S. Soldiers assigned to 839th Transportation Battalion from Camp Darby shoot with M-9 Beretta pistol at Caserma Ederle Vicenza. 160608-A-DO858-064
RMRE4K91–1st Sgt. Andrew R. Bonney, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion first sergeant, during a change of responsibility ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 23, 2016. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEMM5T–Col. Andrew M. Barr, incoming commander, delivers his speech during his change of command ceremony of Health Center-Vicenza, Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, July 9, 2013. (Photo by Barbara Romano/released) Health Center-Vicenza change of command 130709-A-VY358-016
RMTYRKK8–Lt. Col. Benjamin A. Bennett, commander of 54th Engineer Battalion, provides remarks during a change of responsibility ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 23, 2016. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEMM5P–Col. Daniel W. Gall, outgoing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Judith A. Lee during the change of command ceremony, Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, July 9, 2013. (Photo by Barbara Romano/released) Health Center-Vicenza change of command 130709-A-VY358-006
RMTYRKM7–1st Sgt. Andrew R. Bonney, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion first sergeant, during a change of responsibility ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 23, 2016. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEMM5R–Col. Daniel W. Gall, outgoing commander of Health Clinic-Vicenza, and his family sit during the change of command ceremony of the health center, Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, July 9, 2013. (Photo by Barbara Romano/released) Health Center-Vicenza change of command 130709-A-VY358-014
RMRE4K90–Lt. Col. Benjamin A. Bennett, commander of 54th Engineer Battalion, provides remarks during a change of responsibility ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 23, 2016. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEMM5N–From the left, Col. Daniel W. Gall, outgoing commander of Health Clinic-Vicenza, Col. Judith A. Lee, commander, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Col. Andrew M. Barr, incoming commander, salute during the change of command ceremony, Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, July 9, 2013. (Photo by Barbara Romano/released) Health Center-Vicenza change of command 130709-A-VY358-004
RMRB8GWM–Sgt. 1st Class Dwayne T. Cottoner, 173rd Brigade Support Battalion,173rd Airborne Brigade, renders honors to the Italian and U.S. national anthems during a change of responsibility ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Dec. 13, 2016. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEP45N–U.S. Army paratroopers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, patrol a hilltop Feb. 4, 2015, during training at Longare Complex, Vicenza, Italy. The 173rd Airborne is the Army’s Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of rapidly projecting forces in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. (U.S. Army image by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/Released) 173rd Airborne Brigade day and night patrolling at Longare Complex 150204-A-JM436-067
RMRE4K92–Outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Travis C. Crow, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, gives a speech, Nov. 23, 2016, during a change of responsibility ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEP45T–U.S. Army paratroopers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, scan for enemy locations Feb. 4, 2015, during training at Longare Complex, Vicenza, Italy. The 173rd Airborne is the Army’s Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of rapidly projecting forces in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. (U.S. Army image by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/Released) 173rd Airborne Brigade day and night patrolling at Longare Complex 150204-A-JM436-199
RMTYRKKF–Incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Delfin J. Romani, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, gives a speech, Nov. 23, 2016, during a change of responsibility ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEP45R–U.S. Army paratroopers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, move through vegetation Feb. 4, 2015, during training at Longare Complex, Vicenza, Italy. The 173rd Airborne is the Army’s Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of rapidly projecting forces in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. (U.S. Army image by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/Released) 173rd Airborne Brigade day and night patrolling at Longare Complex 150204-A-JM436-124
RMTYRKM6–Outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Travis C. Crow, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, gives a speech, Nov. 23, 2016, during a change of responsibility ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHENY36–Paratroopers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade sharpen their marksmanship skills at the Training Support Activity Europe's Engagement Skills Trainer at Caserma Ederle Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 4, 2014. The EST helps Soldiers to not only prepare for the range but for realistic scenarios which combine Soldiers marksmanship abilities along with their knowledge in escalation of force and rules of engagement. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/Released) 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Training at EST in Caserma Ed
RMRE4K99–Incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Delfin J. Romani, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, assumes command of the troops, Nov. 23, 2016, during a change of responsibility ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEP45M–A U.S. Army paratrooper from Company C, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, patrols a hilltop Feb. 4, 2015, during training at Longare Complex, Italy. The 173rd Airborne is the Army’s Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of rapidly projecting forces in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Davide Dalla Massara/Released) 173rd Airborne Brigade day and night patrolling at Longare Complex, Vicenza, Italy 150204-A-DO858-592
RMTYRKM2–Incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Delfin J. Romani, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, assumes command of the troops, Nov. 23, 2016, during a change of responsibility ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEP45H–U.S. Army paratroopers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, patrol a hilltop Feb. 4, 2015, during training at Longare Complex, Vicenza, Italy. The 173rd Airborne is the Army’s Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of rapidly projecting forces in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Davide Dalla Massara/Released) 173rd Airborne Brigade day and night patrolling at Longare Complex, Vicenza, Italy 150204-A-DO858-868
RMRE4K93–Incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Delfin J. Romani, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, gives a speech, Nov. 23, 2016, during a change of responsibility ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEP45G–U.S. Army paratroopers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, patrol a hilltop Feb. 4, 2015, during training at Longare Complex, Vicenza, Italy. The 173rd Airborne is the Army’s Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of rapidly projecting forces in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Davide Dalla Massara/Released) 173rd Airborne Brigade day and night patrolling at Longare Complex, Vicenza, Italy 150204-A-DO858-203
RMRE4K8F–Capt. Michael Basie, 173rd Airborne Battalion chaplain, gives the invocation, Nov. 23, 2016, during the change of responsibility ceremony for 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEP45F–U.S. Army paratroopers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, patrol a hilltop Feb. 4, 2015, during training at Longare Complex, Vicenza, Italy. The 173rd Airborne is the Army’s Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of rapidly projecting forces in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Davide Dalla Massara/Released) 173rd Airborne Brigade day and night patrolling at Longare Complex, Vicenza, Italy 150204-A-DO858-141
RMTYRKMB–Capt. Michael Basie, 173rd Airborne Battalion chaplain, gives the invocation, Nov. 23, 2016, during the change of responsibility ceremony for 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHENY55–Paratroopers from Company A ,1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade prepare to enter and clear a room during a Military Operations and Urban Terrain exercise at the 7th Joint Multinational Training Center, at Caserma Ederle Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 5, 2014. The exercise serves to prepare and certify the Soldiers for the various operations they may conduct during their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/Released) 173rd Airborne Brigade, Military Operations Urban Terrain exercise at Caserma Ederle Vicenza, Italy 141105-A-JM436-41
RMRB8GX7–Incoming Command Sgt. Maj. James A. LaFratta, 173rd Brigade Support Battalion,173rd Airborne Brigade , assumes command of the troops, Dec. 13 2016, during a change of responsibility ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEP0XF–(Center) U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, (left) Col. Pedro Almeida, Chief Staff U.S. Army Africa, (right) Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffery Stitzel, U.S. Army Africa Command, pose for a group photo in Sigholtz Center at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Dec. 7, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Davide Dalla Massara/released) Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff visits Vicenza 141207-A-DO858-001
RMRB8GX5–Outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Todd M. Burke, 173rd Brigade Support Battalion,173rd Airborne Brigade , gives a speech, Dec. 13 2016, during a change of responsibility ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEP0F6–Paratroopers from Company C, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct a night airborne operation from a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Divaca Drop Zone in Postojna, Slovenija, Dec. 1, 2014. The paratroopers jumped in on short notice from their base in Vicenza, Italy, as part of an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise. (U.S. Army Photos by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo, /Released) Exercise Rock Proof III Slovenia 173rd Airborne Brigade night airborne operation at Divaca Drop Zone in Postojna, Slovenija 141201-A-JM436-004
RMRB8GWP–Capt. Michael D. Spalla, 173rd Airborne Battalion chaplain, gives the invocation during the change of responsibility ceremony for 173rd Brigade Support Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Dec. 13, 2016. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEP0F3–Paratroopers from Company C, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct a night airborne operation from a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Divaca Drop Zone in Postojna, Slovenija, Dec. 1, 2014. The paratroopers jumped in on short notice from their base in Vicenza, Italy, as part of an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise. (U.S. Army Photos by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo, /Released) Exercise Rock Proof III Slovenia 173rd Airborne Brigade night airborne operation at Divaca Drop Zone in Postojna, Slovenija 141201-A-JM436-001
RMRB8GX2–Outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Todd M. Burke, 173rd Brigade Support Battalion,173rd Airborne Brigade , gives a speech, Dec. 13 2016, during a change of responsibility ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEP0F4–Paratroopers from Company C, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct a night airborne operation from a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Divaca Drop Zone in Postojna, Slovenija, Dec. 1, 2014. The paratroopers jumped in on short notice from their base in Vicenza, Italy, as part of an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise. (U.S. Army Photos by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo, /Released) Exercise Rock Proof III Slovenia 173rd Airborne Brigade night airborne operation at Divaca Drop Zone in Postojna, Slovenija 141201-A-JM436-002
RMRAKXDF–Capt. Shane R. Covert, outgoing commander of Echo Company, speaks during the change of command ceremony on Feb. 15, 2017, for Echo Company, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEP0F9–Paratroopers from Company C, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct a night airborne operation from a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Divaca Drop Zone in Postojna, Slovenija, Dec. 1, 2014. The paratroopers jumped in on short notice from their base in Vicenza, Italy, as part of an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise. (U.S. Army Photos by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo, /Released) Exercise Rock Proof III Slovenia 173rd Airborne Brigade night airborne operation at Divaca Drop Zone in Postojna, Slovenija 141201-A-JM436-007
RMTYRKJH–Sgt. 1st Class Marquis Walker, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, renders honors to the Italian and U.S. national anthems during a change of responsibility ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 23, 2016. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEP0F7–Paratroopers from Company C, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct a night airborne operation from a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Divaca Drop Zone in Postojna, Slovenija, Dec. 1, 2014. The paratroopers jumped in on short notice from their base in Vicenza, Italy, as part of an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise. (U.S. Army Photos by Visual Information Specialist Davide Dalla Massara/Released) Exercise Rock Proof III Slovenia 173rd Airborne Brigade night airborne operation at Divaca Drop Zone in Postojna, Slovenija 141201-A-JM436-
RMRE4K8E–Sgt. 1st Class Marquis Walker, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, renders honors to the Italian and U.S. national anthems during a change of responsibility ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 23, 2016. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEP0FA–Paratroopers from Company C, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct a night airborne operation from a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Divaca Drop Zone in Postojna, Slovenija, Dec. 1, 2014. The paratroopers jumped in on short notice from their base in Vicenza, Italy, as part of an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise. (U.S. Army Photos by Visual Information Specialist Davide Dalla Massara/Released) Exercise Rock Proof III Slovenia 173rd Airborne Brigade night airborne operation at Divaca Drop Zone in Postojna, Slovenija 141201-A-JM436-
RMRAKXD7–1st Sgt. Travis Langley, First Sergeant of Echo Company, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, takes charge of the formation during a change of command ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, on Feb. 15,2017. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEP0F5–Paratroopers from Company C, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct a night airborne operation from a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Divaca Drop Zone in Postojna, Slovenija, Dec. 1, 2014. The paratroopers jumped in on short notice from their base in Vicenza, Italy, as part of an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise. (U.S. Army Photos by Visual Information Specialist Davide Dalla Massara/Released) Exercise Rock Proof III Slovenia 173rd Airborne Brigade night airborne operation at Divaca Drop Zone in Postojna, Slovenija 141201-A-JM436-
RMRE4K8R–Wife of incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Delfin J. Romani receives a bouquet of yellow roses from Spc. Edward Pooley, during the change of responsibility ceremony for 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 23, 2016. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEP0F8–Paratroopers from Company C, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct a night airborne operation from a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Divaca Drop Zone in Postojna, Slovenija, Dec. 1, 2014. The paratroopers jumped in on short notice from their base in Vicenza, Italy, as part of an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise. (U.S. Army Photos by Visual Information Specialist Dalla Massara Davide/Released) Exercise Rock Proof III Slovenia 173rd Airborne Brigade night airborne operation at Divaca Drop Zone in Postojna, Slovenija 141201-A-JM436-
RMRE4K8K–Wife of outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Travis C. Crow receives a bouquet of red roses from Spc. Joshua Canada, during the change of responsibility ceremony for 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 23, 2016. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEP0XG–U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Col. Pedro Almeida, Chief Staff U.S. Army Africa, Col. Robert L. Menist, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Vicenza, Glee star Dianna Agron, Suits star Meghan Markle, actor, comedian and retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. Rob Riggle, retired Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher, Washington Nationals pitcher Doug Fister, country singer Kellie Pickler and U.S. Army paratroopers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade pose for a group photo in Sigholtz Center at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Dec. 7, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Informatio
RMRE4K8T–Sgt. 1st Class Marquis Walker, center, passes the flag to Command Sgt. Maj. Travis C. Crow, right, outgoing command, during a change of responsibility ceremony for 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 23, 2016. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEPG2D–A High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, belonging to the U.S. Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade, is dropped from a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft on drop zone Frida 4, Vivaro, Pordenone, Italy, June 25, 2015. The event marked the first heavy drop of equipment onto the drop zone, a result of several years of coordination between U.S. and Italian NATO forces with Pordenone officials. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/Released) Heavy drop at Pordenone, Italy, June 25, 2015 150625-A-JM436-216
RMTYRKH5–Wife of incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Delfin J. Romani receives a bouquet of yellow roses from Spc. Edward Pooley, during the change of responsibility ceremony for 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 23, 2016. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEPCYG–U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Support Battalion engage targets with an M4 carbine from the prone position during weapons qualification at Pocek Range in Postonja, Slovenia, May 14, 2015. The brigade is in Slovenia for Neptune Thrust, a combined exercise between the 173rd Airborne Brigade and Slovenian soldiers focused on enhancing interoperability and developing individual technical skills. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Davide Dalla Massara/Released) Neptune Thrust 2015 150514-A-DO858-497
RMTYRKKD–Sgt. 1st Class Marquis Walker, center, passes the flag to Command Sgt. Maj. Travis C. Crow, right, outgoing command, during a change of responsibility ceremony for 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 23, 2016. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEPCRH–U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Support Battalion conduct an airborne operation from a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Divaca Drop Zone in Postonja, Slovenia, May 12, 2015. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projective ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands areas of responsibility within 18 hours. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/Released) Airborne operation at Divaca Drop Zone May 12, 2015 150512-A-JM436-014
RMTYRKJY–Wife of outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Travis C. Crow receives a bouquet of red roses from Spc. Joshua Canada, during the change of responsibility ceremony for 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 23, 2016. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEPE2Y–Sgt. Justin Durant, a paratrooper assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, plots a target on a map June 4, 2015 during a Exercise Adriatic Strike at Pocek Range in Postonja, Slovenia. This training gives U.S. joint terminal attack controllers the chance to work directly with the militaries of other partner nations. The exercise brought together NATO allies from the U.S. and Slovenian militaries to rehearse critical skills in support of ground operations. (U.S. Army Photo by Visual Information Specialist Davide Dalla Massara/Released) Adriatic Strike June
RMRB8GX8–Incoming Command Sgt. Maj. James A. LaFratta, left, assumptions from Sgt. 1st Class Dwayne T. Cottoner, 173rd Brigade Support Battalion,173rd Airborne Brigade first sergeant, during a change of responsibility ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Dec. 13, 2016. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEPE34–Spc. Jordan Strepko, a paratrooper assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, plots a target on a map June 4, 2015 during a Exercise Adriatic Strike at Pocek Range in Postonja, Slovenia. This training gives U.S. joint terminal attack controllers the chance to work directly with the militaries of other partner nations. The exercise brought together NATO allies from the U.S. and Slovenian militaries to rehearse critical skills in support of ground operations. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Davide Dalla Massara/Released) Adriatic Strike Jun
RMRB8GWR–Sgt. 1st Class Dwayne T. Cottoner, center, passes the flag to Command Sgt. Maj. Todd M. Burke, right, outgoing command, during a change of responsibility ceremony for 173rd Brigade Support Battalion,173rd Airborne Brigade at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Dec. 13, 2016. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEPE30–Sgt. Justin Durant, a paratrooper assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, plots a target on a map June 4, 2015 during a Exercise Adriatic Strike at Pocek Range in Postonja, Slovenia. This training gives U.S. joint terminal attack controllers the chance to work directly with the militaries of other partner nations. The exercise brought together NATO allies from the U.S. and Slovenian militaries to rehearse critical skills in support of ground operations. (U.S. Army Photo by Visual Information Specialist Davide Dalla Massara/Released) Adriatic Strike June
RMRE50B4–U. S. Army Capt. Ryan R. Fisher, incoming Echo Company Commander, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, takes command of Echo Company during the change of command ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy on Feb. 15, 2017. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEPE2X–U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, and a Hungarian soldiers from joint terminal attack controller plot a target on a map during the Exercise Adriatic Strike June 4, 2015 at Pocek Range in Postonja, Slovenia. This training gives U.S. joint terminal attack controllers the chance to work directly with the militaries of other partner nations. The exercise brought together NATO allies from the U.S. and Slovenian militaries to rehearse critical skills in support of ground operations. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialis
RMTYRH09–U. S. Army Capt. Ryan R. Fisher, incoming Echo Company Commander, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, takes command of Echo Company during the change of command ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy on Feb. 15, 2017. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEPE15–Spc. Brock Higgins (right), a paratrooper assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, plots a target on a map while Staff Sgt. Brian Finger (left), a paratrooper assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, records data to call for fire during the Adriatic Strike exercise June 3, 2015 at Pocek Range in Postonja, Slovenia. This training gives U.S. joint terminal attack controllers the chance to work directly with the militaries of other partner nations. The exercise brought together NATO allies from the U.S. and Slovenian mi
RMRE4K8W–Command Sgt. Maj. Travis C. Crow, right, passes the flag to Lt. Col. Benjamin A. Bennett, left, commander of 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Nov. 23, 2016, during a change of responsibility ceremony for 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEPE13–Spc. Brock Higgins (right), a paratrooper assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conducts a radio check while Staff Sgt. Brian Finger (left), a paratrooper assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, plots a target on a map June 3, 2015 during a Adriatic Strike exercise at Pocek Range in Postonja, Slovenia. This training gives U.S. joint terminal attack controllers the chance to work directly with the militaries of other partner nations. The exercise brought together NATO allies from the U.S. and Slovenian militaries
RMRE4K8Y–Sgt. 1st Class Marquis Walker, center, receives the flag from Command Sgt. Maj. Delfin J. Romani, left, incoming command Sgt. Maj. of 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Nov. 23, 2016, during a change of responsibility ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEPE14–Spc. Brock Higgins (right), a paratrooper assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, plots a target on a map while Staff Sgt. Brian Finger (left), a paratrooper assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, records data to call for fire during the Adriatic Strike exercise June 3, 2015 at Pocek Range in Postonja, Slovenia. This training gives U.S. joint terminal attack controllers the chance to work directly with the militaries of other partner nations. The exercise brought together NATO allies from the U.S. and Slovenian mi
RMTYRKJ2–Command Sgt. Maj. Travis C. Crow, right, passes the flag to Lt. Col. Benjamin A. Bennett, left, commander of 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Nov. 23, 2016, during a change of responsibility ceremony for 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy. The 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct the full of range of military operations across the United State European, Central and Africa Commands areas of responsibility.
RMHEPDX8–Slovenian M-84 tanks fire on targets called in by paratroopers from the U.S. Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade and the Romanian soldiers during a call for fire for Adriatic Strike exercise at Pocek Range in Postonja, Slovenia June 2, 2015. This training gives U.S. joint terminal attack controllers the chance to work directly with the militaries of other partner nations. The exercise brought together NATO allies from the U.S. and Slovenian militaries to rehearse critical skills in support of ground operations. (U.S. Army Photo by Visual Information Specialist Davide Dalla Massara/Released) Hires 15