RMP85DYD–U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, descend onto Juliet Drop Zone in Pordenone, Italy, June 13, 2018, during Exercise Bayonet Strike East, June 13, 2018. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo). ()
RMMMEJ7E–Firefighters assigned to U.S. Army Garrison Italy, during the Lion Response 2018 exercise, the Vicenza Military Community conducted its full-scale Lion Response '18 exercise on Caserma Del Din, Italy, May 9, 2018, May 9, 2018. The purpose of the annual training exercise was to test and validate Force Protection and Emergency Management plans and procedures in response to an emergency situation. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo). ()
RMJ9Y5F4–Family members pay their respects as they walk by the headstones of fallen soldiers during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery and Memorial May 29, 2017 in Florence, Italy. (photo by Paolo Bovo /US Army via Planetpix)
RM2B14H9M–U.S. Army soldiers, assigned to the 16th Sustainment Brigade, are preparing for convoy live fire exercise during the Vanguard Proof at Pocek Range in Postonja, Slovenia, Mar. 19, 2017. Units in the battalion have come together from four separate bases in Germany and Italy to conduct this training event. Exercise Vanguard Proof is a combined exercise between the 16th Sustainment Brigade and the Slovene Armed Forces focused on enhancing interoperability NATO operational standards and developing individual technical skills. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/Released)
RF2GDCFJ2–A U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, inspects equipment at Aviano Air Base in preparation for an airborne operation onto Juliet Drop Zone in Pordenone under Covid-19 prevention conditions, Italy, Jan. 13, 2021. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo
RMJ0GCDT–The Royal Highness, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, during visit at Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) Vicenza, Italy, April 1, 2017. (U.S. Army Photo by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/released)
RMRD9W3J–U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules from the 86th Air Wing park at Aviano Air Base, Italy, January 14, 2019, during Spartan Exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
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
RMKK5YCT–Participants of the ninth annual Meet the Mayors event at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 8, 2017. The event is an informal fair that hosts mayors, council members, and cultural and tourism representatives from Italian townships in the Vicenza and Padova provinces. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMP85E3T–U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, exit a C-17 Globemaster III at Juliet Drop Zone in Pordenone, Italy, June 13, 2018, during Exercise Bayonet Strike East, June 13, 2018. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo). ()
RMMMEJ7J–Firefighters assigned to U.S. Army Garrison Italy, during the Lion Response 2018 exercise, the Vicenza Military Community conducted its full-scale Lion Response '18 exercise on Caserma Del Din, Italy, May 9, 2018, May 9, 2018. The purpose of the annual training exercise was to test and validate Force Protection and Emergency Management plans and procedures in response to an emergency situation. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo). ()
RM2B14GTM–U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, engage targets during a blank-fire exercise as part of Lipizzaner V at Pocek Range in Postonja, Slovenia, March 11, 2019. Lipizzaner is a combined squad-level training exercise in preparation for platoon evaluation, and to validate battalion-level deployment procedures. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RF2GDCJCD–A U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, inspects equipment at Aviano Air Base in preparation for an airborne operation onto Juliet Drop Zone in Pordenone under Covid-19 prevention conditions, Italy, Jan. 13, 2021. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo
RMJ0GCDX–The Royal Highness, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, attends a demonstration of the students course, during visit at Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) Vicenza, Italy, April 1, 2017. (U.S. Army Photo by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/released)
RMRD9W3M–Light Medium Tactical Vehicle and Fuel tanks to be loaded into a C-130J Hercules from the 46^ Brigata Aerea from Pisa, during Spartan Exercise, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, January 14, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RME5GYH3–U.S. Army paratroopers with the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team prepare to board a C
RMKK5Y6N–U.S. Army Garrison Italy, welcome to the Vicenza and U.S. Vicenza Military Community during the annual Meet the Mayors. The event, an informal fair that hosts mayors, council members, and cultural and tourism representatives from Italian townships in the Vicenza and Padova at Golden Lion, Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy Nov. 8, 2017. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMMMEJ7D–Firefighters assigned to U.S. Army Garrison Italy, during the Lion Response 2018 exercise, the Vicenza Military Community conducted its full-scale Lion Response '18 exercise on Caserma Del Din, Italy, May 9, 2018, May 9, 2018. The purpose of the annual training exercise was to test and validate Force Protection and Emergency Management plans and procedures in response to an emergency situation. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo). ()
RM2B14NJH–U.S. Army soldiers, assigned to the 16th Special Troops Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade, engage targets during the convoy night live fire exercise as part of the Vanguard Proof at Pocek Range in Postonja, Slovenia, March 23, 2017. Units in the battalion have come together from four separate bases in Germany and Italy to conduct this training event. Exercise Vanguard Proof is a combined exercise between the 16th Sustainment Brigade and the Slovene Armed Forces focused on enhancing interoperability NATO operational standards and developing individual technical skills. (U.S. Army photo by Vis
RMJ0GCE0–Gen. Claudio Graziano, Italian Army Chief of Staff, signs the guest of honor book, during visit at Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) Vicenza, Italy, April 1, 2017. (U.S. Army Photo by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/released)
RMWW854C–Soldiers from U.S. Army Africa conduct rappel training on the 7th Army Training Command-constructed jump tower, the only Army jump tower in Europe, at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, Sept. 12, 2019. Soldiers rappel from the 34-foot-tall tower wearing a safety harness, helmet and gloves to gain confidence. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMKK5YCD–U.S. Col. Eric M. Berdy, U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander, toast with participants at the annual Meet the Mayors event at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 8, 2017. The event brings the American and Italian communities together and gives Italian locals an opportunity to share their cultural heritage with the military community. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMPK95AN–U.S. Army Paratroopers, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, along with Czechs Paratroopers, board a 12th Combat Aviation Brigade CH-47 Chinook helicopter for an airborne operation at Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy, August 22, 2018, August 22, 2018. The combined exercise demonstrates the multinational capacity building of the airborne community and focused on enhancing NATO operational standards and developing individual technical skills. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo). ()
RM2B14HGJ–U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the Brigade Support Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, move toward an objective after an airborne operation from an Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to the 86th Air Wing at Juliet Drop Zone in Pordenone, Italy Sept. 21, 2017. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photos by Paolo Bovo)
RMJ0GCE9–Gen. Tullio Del Sette, Carabinieri General Commander, Gen. Claudio Graziano, Italian Army Chief of Staff , leave the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) Vicenza, Italy, April 1, 2017. (U.S. Army Photo by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/released)
RMWW854D–Soldiers from U.S. Army Africa conduct rappel training on the 7th Army Training Command-constructed jump tower, the only Army jump tower in Europe, at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, Sept. 12, 2019. Soldiers rappel from the 34-foot-tall tower wearing a safety harness, helmet and gloves to gain confidence. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMKK5YAT–U.S. Col. Eric M. Berdy, U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander, toast with participants at the annual Meet the Mayors event at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 8, 2017. The event brings the American and Italian communities together and gives Italian locals an opportunity to share their cultural heritage with the military community. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMPK95B9–A U.S. Army Paratrooper, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, prepares to land after exiting a 12th Combat Aviation Brigade CH-47 Chinook helicopter during airborne operation at Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy, August 22, 2018, August 22, 2018. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo). ()
RM2B14K59–A U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, descends onto Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy after exiting U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 86th Air Wing during an airborne operation, June 20, 2019. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMJ0GCDR–The Royal Highness, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, meets U.S. Army Col. Darius S. Gallegos, CoESPU deputy director, during visit at Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) Vicenza, Italy, April 1, 2017. (U.S. Army Photo by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/released)
RMPG7D3A–A 12th Combat Aviation Brigade CH-47 Chinook helicopter flies through the clear sky of the Juliet Drop Zone during airborne operation in Pordenone, Italy, August 22, 2018. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility.. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMKK5YBR–U.S. Col. Eric M. Berdy, U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander, toast with participants at the annual Meet the Mayors event at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 8, 2017. The event brings the American and Italian communities together and gives Italian locals an opportunity to share their cultural heritage with the military community. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMPK95AX–A U.S. Army Paratrooper, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, descends onto Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy, August 22, 2018, August 22, 2018. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo). ()
RMJ0GCE1–Gen. Tullio Del Sette, Italian Carabinieri General Commander (left), presents Carabinieri gift to Gen. Claudio Graziano, Italian Army Chief of Staff (right), during visit at Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) Vicenza, Italy, April 1, 2017. (U.S. Army Photo by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/released)
RM2J96DRD–Italian Army paratroopers assigned to 4th Alpini Regiment, Folgore Brigade and U.S. Army Ranger assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75 Ranger Regiment, conduct a airborne water operation from a Italian Air Force 46^ Aerobrigata Pisa C-27 Spartan into Lake Garda at Pacengo, Lazise, Italy, May 19, 2022. The event highlighted combined NATO airborne operations between the brigade and its host nation allies. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMKK5YBM–U.S. Col. Eric M. Berdy, U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander, thanks participants and talks about the importance of the annual Meet the Mayors event at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 8, 2017. The event brings the American and Italian communities together and gives Italian locals an opportunity to share their cultural heritage with the military community. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMPK95A9–U.S. Army Paratroopers, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, exit a 12th Combat Aviation Brigade CH-47 Chinook helicopter onto Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy, August 22, 2018, August 22, 2018. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo). ()
RMJ0GCE8–Gen. Tullio Del Sette, Italian Carabinieri General Commander (left), thanks U.S. Army Col. Darius S. Gallegos, CoESPU deputy director (right), during visit at Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) Vicenza, Italy, April 1, 2017. (U.S. Army Photo by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/released)
RM2J96DR8–Italian Army paratroopers assigned to 4th Alpini Regiment, Folgore Brigade and U.S. Army Ranger assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75 Ranger Regiment, conduct a airborne water operation from a Italian Air Force 46^ Aerobrigata Pisa C-27 Spartan into Lake Garda at Pacengo, Lazise, Italy, May 19, 2022. The event highlighted combined NATO airborne operations between the brigade and its host nation allies. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMKK5Y9F–U.S. Col. Eric M. Berdy, U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander, visits the with Monteviale community exposure, during the Meet the Mayors event at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 8, 2017. The event is an informal fair that hosts mayors, council members, and cultural and tourism representatives from Italian townships in the Vicenza and Padova provinces. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMPK95AE–During a airborne operation, Staff Sgt. Daniel Clark (right) assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, swears the oath of re-enlistment to 2nd Lt. Jack Barnett (left) at Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy, August 22, 2018, August 22, 2018. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo). ()
RMJ0GCE6–Gen. Tullio Del Sette, Italian Carabinieri General Commander (left), thanks U.S. Army Col. Darius S. Gallegos, CoESPU deputy director (right), during visit at Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) Vicenza, Italy, April 1, 2017. (U.S. Army Photo by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/released)
RM2M1J7K0–A U. S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the Bastion Company, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, engages a target during squad blank-fire and tactical movement training at Bloska Polica Range in Postonja, Slovenia, Dec. 6, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMKK5Y9H–U.S. Col. Eric M. Berdy, U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander, thanks to Elisa Bittante, during the Meet the Mayors event at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 8, 2017. The event is an informal fair that hosts mayors, council members, and cultural and tourism representatives from Italian townships in the Vicenza and Padova provinces. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMJ0GCE7–Gen. Tullio Del Sette, Italian Carabinieri General Commander (left), thanks U.S. Army Col. Darius S. Gallegos, CoESPU deputy director (right), during visit at Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) Vicenza, Italy, April 1, 2017. (U.S. Army Photo by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/released)
RM2M1J7J0–U. S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the Bastion Company, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, engage a target during squad blank-fire and tactical movement training at Bloska Polica Range in Postonja, Slovenia, Dec. 6, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMKK5YB5–U.S. Col. Eric M. Berdy, U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander, speaks with David Ozbun during the Meet the Mayors event at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 8, 2017. The event is an informal fair that hosts mayors, council members, and cultural and tourism representatives from Italian townships in the Vicenza and Padova provinces. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMJ0GCE3–Brig. Gen. Giovanni Pietro Barbano, Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) director (right), presents Carabinieri CoESPU crest to Gen. Claudio Graziano, Italian Army Chief of Staff, during visit at Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) Vicenza, Italy, April 1, 2017. (U.S. Army Photo by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/released)
RM2M1J7HB–A U. S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the Bastion Company, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, engages a target during squad blank-fire and tactical movement training at Bloska Polica Range in Postonja, Slovenia, Dec. 6, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMKK5YAA–U.S. Col. Eric M. Berdy, U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander, thanks to Maria Cristina Cattaneo, Montegalda community, during the Meet the Mayors event at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 8, 2017. The event is an informal fair that hosts mayors, council members, and cultural and tourism representatives from Italian townships in the Vicenza and Padova provinces. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMJ0GCE2–Brig. Gen. Giovanni Pietro Barbano, Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) director (right), presents Carabinieri CoESPU crest to Gen. Claudio Graziano, Italian Army Chief of Staff, during visit at Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) Vicenza, Italy, April 1, 2017. (U.S. Army Photo by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/released)
RM2M1J7J5–A U. S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the Bastion Company, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, engages a target during squad blank-fire and tactical movement training at Bloska Polica Range in Postonja, Slovenia, Dec. 6, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMKK5Y8B–U.S. Col. Eric M. Berdy, U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander, pose for a photograph with the member of Thiene community, during the Meet the Mayors event at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 8, 2017. The event is an informal fair that hosts mayors, council members, and cultural and tourism representatives from Italian townships in the Vicenza and Padova provinces. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMJ0GCE4–Gen. Tullio Del Sette, Italian Carabinieri General Commander (left), thanks Brig. Gen. Giovanni Pietro Barbano, Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) director (right), during visit at Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) Vicenza, Italy, April 1, 2017. (U.S. Army Photo by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/released)
RM2M1J7GX–A U. S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the Bastion Company, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, engages a target during squad blank-fire and tactical movement training at Bloska Polica Range in Postonja, Slovenia, Dec. 6, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMKK5YA1–U.S. Col. Eric M. Berdy, U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander, speaks with Roberto Polga, deputy mayor of Schio, during the Meet the Mayors event at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 8, 2017. The event is an informal fair that hosts mayors, council members, and cultural and tourism representatives from Italian townships in the Vicenza and Padova provinces. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMJ0GCDY–The Royal Highness, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (center), Gen. Claudio Graziano, Italian Army Chief of Staff (right) and Gen. Tullio Del Sette, Italian Carabinieri General Commander (left), receive salute of honor at the end of the visit at Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) Vicenza, Italy, April 1, 2017. (U.S. Army Photo by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/released)
RM2AE009N–A U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, descends onto Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy after exiting U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 86th Air Wing during airborne operations, Dec. 3, 2019. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMKK5Y7G–U.S. Col. Eric M. Berdy, U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander, thanks to Emanuele Traverso, cook from Camisano community, during the Meet the Mayors event at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 8, 2017. The event is an informal fair that hosts mayors, council members, and cultural and tourism representatives from Italian townships in the Vicenza and Padova provinces. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMJ0GCDN–The Royal Highness, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (right), Gen. Claudio Graziano, Italian Army Chief of Staff (center) and Gen. Tullio Del Sette, Italian Carabinieri General Commander (left), pass and review the Italian Carabinieri honor formation during visit at Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) Vicenza, Italy, April 1, 2017. (U.S. Army Photo by Visual Information Specialist Paolo Bovo/released)
RMMBYG31–U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, Italian Army Paratroopers assigned to Folgore Brigade and Poland Paratroopers exit a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft at Juliet Drop Zone in Pordenone, April 10, 2018. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMKK5YA2–U.S. Col. Eric M. Berdy, U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander, receives the Villaverla guidon from Ruggero Gonzo, the mayor of Villaverla, during the Meet the Mayors event at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 8, 2017. The event is an informal fair that hosts mayors, council members, and cultural and tourism representatives from Italian townships in the Vicenza and Padova provinces. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RM2GYKPC3–U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade check target for accuracy during weapons qualification at Cao Malnisio Range, Pordenone, Italy, Jan. 22, 2020. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility.(U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RM2K89453–U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct airborne operation after exiting a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy, Oct. 20, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMKK5Y99–U.S. Col. Eric M. Berdy, U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander, visits with the members of Marostica community exposure, during the Meet the Mayors event at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 8, 2017. The event is an informal fair that hosts mayors, council members, and cultural and tourism representatives from Italian townships in the Vicenza and Padova provinces. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RM2GYKPDG–A U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade engages targets with an M4 carbine in prone position during weapons qualification at Cao Malnisio Range, Pordenone, Italy, Jan. 22, 2020. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RM2K89449–U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct airborne operation after exiting a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy, Oct. 20, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMKK5YBJ–U.S. Col. Eric M. Berdy, U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander, speaks with Romina Muraro, tourism office, during the Meet the Mayors event at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 8, 2017. The event is an informal fair that hosts mayors, council members, and cultural and tourism representatives from Italian townships in the Vicenza and Padova provinces. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RM2GYKPDN–A U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade engages targets with an M4 carbine in prone position during weapons qualification at Cao Malnisio Range, Pordenone, Italy, Jan. 22, 2020. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RM2K89450–U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct airborne operation after exiting a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy, Oct. 20, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMKK5YAH–U.S. Col. Eric M. Berdy, U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander, receives a book from Giovanni Fattori, councilman of Sovizzo, during the Meet the Mayors event at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 8, 2017. The event is an informal fair that hosts mayors, council members, and cultural and tourism representatives from Italian townships in the Vicenza and Padova provinces. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RM2GYKPDB–A U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade engages targets with an M4 carbine in prone position during weapons qualification at Cao Malnisio Range, Pordenone, Italy, Jan. 22, 2020. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RM2K89451–U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct airborne operation after exiting a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy, Oct. 20, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMKK5Y82–U.S. Col. Eric M. Berdy, U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander, speaks to Franca Dona’, councilwoman of Castegomberto, during the Meet the Mayors event at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 8, 2017. The event is an informal fair that hosts mayors, council members, and cultural and tourism representatives from Italian townships in the Vicenza and Padova provinces. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RM2GYKPDC–A U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade engages targets with an M4 carbine in kneeling position during weapons qualification at Cao Malnisio Range, Pordenone, Italy, Jan. 22, 2020. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RM2K894TE–U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct airborne operation after exiting a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy, Oct. 20, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMKK5YA8–U.S. Col. Eric M. Berdy, U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander, with Alessandro Martella, Monte di Malo community, during the Meet the Mayors event at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 8, 2017. The event is an informal fair that hosts mayors, council members, and cultural and tourism representatives from Italian townships in the Vicenza and Padova provinces. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RM2GYKPD7–A U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade engages targets with an M4 carbine in prone position during weapons qualification at Cao Malnisio Range, Pordenone, Italy, Jan. 22, 2020. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RM2K894R9–U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct airborne operation after exiting a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy, Oct. 20, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMKK5Y7J–U.S. Col. Eric M. Berdy, U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander, speaks with the members of Campiglia dei Berici community, during the Meet the Mayors event at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 8, 2017. The event is an informal fair that hosts mayors, council members, and cultural and tourism representatives from Italian townships in the Vicenza and Padova provinces. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RM2GYKPE3–A U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade engages targets with an M4 carbine in kneeling position during weapons qualification at Cao Malnisio Range, Pordenone, Italy, Jan. 22, 2020. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RM2K8941J–U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct airborne operation after exiting a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy, Oct. 20, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMKK5YAR–Francesco Enrico Gonzo, the mayor of Isola Vicentina, thanks to U.S. Col. Eric M. Berdy, U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander, for the invite to the annual Meet the Mayors event at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 8, 2017. The event brings the American and Italian communities together and gives Italian locals an opportunity to share their cultural heritage with the military community. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RM2GYKPCX–A U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade adjusts his M4 carbine before engaging targets during weapons qualification at Cao Malnisio Range, Pordenone, Italy, Jan. 22, 2020. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility.(U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RM2K894RY–U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct airborne operation after exiting a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy, Oct. 20, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMKK5Y9N–U.S. Col. Eric M. Berdy, U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander, speaks with Lisa Storti, councilwoman of Recoaro Terme, during the Meet the Mayors event at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 8, 2017. The event is an informal fair that hosts mayors, council members, and cultural and tourism representatives from Italian townships in the Vicenza and Padova provinces. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RM2GYKPCN–U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade engage targets with an M4 carbine in prone position during zero and weapons qualification at Cao Malnisio Range, Pordenone, Italy, Jan. 22, 2020. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RM2K894TK–U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct airborne operation after exiting a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy, Oct. 20, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMKK5Y8P–U.S. Col. Eric M. Berdy, U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander, speaks with Diego Maria Santagiuliana, councilman of Gambugliano, during the Meet the Mayors event at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 8, 2017. The event is an informal fair that hosts mayors, council members, and cultural and tourism representatives from Italian townships in the Vicenza and Padova provinces. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RM2GYMG52–U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, lay out barbed wire during Exercise Lipizzaner VI at Pocek Range in Postonja, Slovenia, Feb. 02, 2020. Lipizzaner is a combined squad-level training exercise in preparation for platoon evaluation, and to validate battalion-level deployment procedures. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RM2K8944W–U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct airborne operation after exiting a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy, Oct. 20, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)
RMKK5Y71–U.S. Col. Eric M. Berdy, U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander, with Claudio Paolin, Bassano del Grappa community, during the Meet the Mayors event at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 8, 2017. The event is an informal fair that hosts mayors, council members, and cultural and tourism representatives from Italian townships in the Vicenza and Padova provinces. (U.S. Army Photo by Paolo Bovo)
RM2GYMG5K–U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, use a shovel to clear debris during Exercise Lipizzaner VI at Pocek Range in Postonja, Slovenia, Feb. 02, 2020. Lipizzaner is a combined squad-level training exercise in preparation for platoon evaluation, and to validate battalion-level deployment procedures. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)