Adunata Nazionale Alpini/National Alpini Gathering, May 11-13, in Trento. The Alpini (Italian for "Alpines"), are an elite mountain warfare military corps of the Italian Army. Established in 1872, the Alpini ar More
The Modena Cathedral, or Duomo di Modena, is a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and Saint Geminianus. The saint's remains are exhibited in the cathedral's crypt.
The Regata Storica, or Historic Regatta is famous for its spectacular historical water parade that precedes the race; the event, which takes place the first Sunday of September dates back centuries, probably as More
Christmas market in Bassano del Grappa.
People wearing colorful masks throw confetti from floats during a past parade held in Malo, which is a small town about 20 km from Vicenza. This year Malo holds floats’ parades Feb. 16, 23 and Fat Tuesday, Feb. 25.
It’s the time of the year to get packages and cards mailed in time for the holidays. If you want your items to arrive on time, make your way to the nearest postal service center as soon as possible. (File photo More
Vicenza Military Community teens learn about life in Italy and history in Vicenza during "Teenvenuti," a class to welcome newcomers. The class teaches youths about using the local bus system, the downtown area, More
Miami Dolphins cheerleader Ally talks with and signs autographs for Pfc. (l) Ian Forrester and Master Sgt. Heshima Faggins during the SUperbowl party held at the Warrior Zone on Del Din.
(Lto R) Amanda Reeder and Tanya Parsons talk with Tamara Passut, of the Vicenza health center, during the recent Information Exchange held in the Arena on Wednesday February 14.
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Paratroopers from the 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade before a service in honor of the Feast of St. Michael at the Church of St. Michael, Vicenza, Italy, Sept. 29. The More
Maj. Gen. Darryl A. Williams, U.S. Army Africa commanding general and host of the 2015 Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program Summit, discusses the need to raise awareness of sexual harassmen More
Tim Woods, Mediterranean resident engineer for Europe District, Army Corps of Engineers, presents a plaque to Maj. Gen. Darryl A. Williams, U.S. Army Africa commanding general, to commemorate USARAF’s initiatio More
Local Italian news media representatives interact with a panel of senior military commanders during an “open house” media engagement to local media agencies, Dec. 17, at the Golden Lion conference center, Caser More
A stack of flyers with a teal ribbon pendant are made available to residents of Vicenza Military Community for participation in an International Denim Day walk, held at Caserma Ederle, April 28, 2016. The walk More
From right U.S. Army Col. Steven M. Marks, commander, U.S. Army Garrison Italy, Mr. David J. Leinberger, Livorno Deputy Garrison Manager U.S. Army Garrison Italy, during the Memorial Day Ceremony, at Florence More
Col. James J. Foster Michael, Chaplain of Garrison Italy, gives the invocation, June 29, 2016, during the change of command ceremony for U.S. Army Garrison Italy Headquarters and Headquarters Company at Caserm More
The Commander of U.S. Army Human Resources Command, Maj. Gen. Thomas Seamands, discusses professional development with Vicenza Military Community leaders, Aug. 29, 2016 at the Caserma Ederle Reel Time Theater, More
Firefighters assigned to U.S. Army Garrison Italy, rappel to rescue a victim at the Army Training Command tower, 34 feet high, during Department of Defense Technical Rope Rescue 1, Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Ital More
Firefighters assigned to the U.S. Army Garrison Italy, train for technical rescue situations by rescuing a simulated injured victim at the Army Training Command tower, 34-feet high, during Department of Defense More
Captain. Matthew Eusterman, Vicenza Dental Clinic, shares tips on how to keep infant and toddler teeth free of cavities.
USAG Italy Host Nation employee Francesca Zotto takes a leap from the jump tower on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy. Zotto was participating in the AMICI program to learn more about the US Army mission in Italy.
Participants in the American Military Italian Civilian Integration initiative get an opportunity to experience firsthand a “Day in the Life of Soldier.” Three AMICI participants (left, Andrea Morsoletto, France More
U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade salute during the Dining Facility Dedication at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, June 8, 2017. The Dining Facilit More
Sgt. 1st Class Mikki Wente (standing), U.S. Army Garrison Italy, meets with the orthopedic surgeon at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Dr. Veasna Srey, he Nurse Peter Benson, RN-Telehealth Nurse in Vicenza, a More
Soldiers from the United States Army Garrison Italy and a soldier from the Italian Carabinieri present the national flags of the United States and Italy, as well as the colors of USAG Italy, during the change o More
U. S. Army Col. Timothy L. Hudson (left), Commander Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, gives the Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. Brian J. Bender(right), Outgoing Commander U.S. Army Health Clinic Vicenza, More
U. S. Army Lt. Col. Andrew G. Sims Jr. (left), Outgoing Commander Public Health Activity Italy, gives the Meritorious Service Medal to First Sergeant David R. Smith (right), during the Change of Command and Cha More
The Livorno Casa Toscana Army lodging facility will be closed from April 30 to May 31 to undergo a renovation project. According to Rosemary Musto, Casa Toscana manager, the project will include replacement of More
U. S. Col. Eric M. Berdy, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Italy, gives the Commander’s Award for Public Service to Mrs. Rose Roorda, during the change of command ceremony for U.S. Army Garrison Headquarters Com More
Statue of Saint Michael the Archangel, patron saint of paratroopers and Italian police, at the Church of Santa Maria dei Servi, Vicenza, Italy, Sept. 29, 2017. Saint Michael the Archangel is the Patron Saint of More
VICENZA, Italy — Under a beautiful blue sky, approximately 150 Vicenza Military Community members including Soldiers, civilians and their families kicked off the annual Turkey Trot 5K run/walk on the Caserma Ed More
The Beatles sculpture on Pier Head, Liverpool, England. The city is where John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr formed the band in 1960.
Sergeant Kadja Manuel (standing), Headquarters & Headquarters Detachment, 509th Signal Battalion, briefs the 2nd Theater Signal Brigade command team on the 509th's efforts to empower its junior Soldiers. Manuel More
Specialist Jose Armendariz, animal care specialist, holds Kalil while Capt. Jennifer Silvers, Army veterinarian and branch chief for Vicenza Veterinary Services, ausculates the dog's heart and lungs. Photo by More
VICENZA — Vicenza High School wrestlers Dario Balke (left) and Lucie Compton check in before their match in the 145–lb. weight class during the first home wrestling meet Jan. The event took place at the VHS gym More
Camp Darby warehouse worker Denise Pazzaglia uses the forklift to upload pallets of goods that support a humanitarian relief shipment to Albania.
Camp Darby warehouse worker Denise Pazzaglia uses the fork lift to upload pallets of goods that will support a humanitarian relief shipment to Albania. Excess vests, blankets, sleeping bags, sand bags and a wa More
Asenath Wetzel, a seventh-grader at Vicenza Middle School, spells the last two words “seafaring” and “prominent” to be declared the winner of the championship. Her last opponent, seventh-grader Cheyenne Larson, More
Firefighters at Camp Darby participated in training Feb. 13-16 to learn how to operate and maintain their newest piece of equipment.
Some of the approximately 120 representatives of the Artillery Associations of the provinces of Padova, Venice, Verona and Vicenza attend the centennial celebration honoring the legacy of Maj. Carlo Ederle in f More
VICENZA — Seven-year-old Brayden Borjas colors his drawing during the Art Center Open House Jan. 26 on Caserma Ederle. He and his sister Isabelle, accompanied by their mother Michelle, joined many members of th More
Force protection of U.S. Army garrisons in Italy was the focus of the first Senior Leaders Forum here, Jan 30-31. Leaders pose for a group photo in the USAG Italy Vicenza conference room. Left to right: Camp More
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
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VICENZA — Cougar Christian Coleman fights for the ball surrounded by American Overseas School of Rome (AOSR) opponents during the game at the fitness center on Caserma Ederle Feb. 9, 2018. Vicenza won 45-28. Th More
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VICENZA — Kendall Seifert, as Lady Larken, sings "In a Little While" with Sir Harry, played by Herman Lockhart (not pictured) during a dress rehearsal of “Once Upon a Mattress” at Soldiers’ Theatre on Caserma E More
Carpigiani Gelato University is recognized internationally as the "breeding ground" of successful gelato entrepreneurs. Spend an afternoon at the university, Gelato Museum, and the gelateria.
The second U.S. Army Garrison Italy American Military Italian Civilian Integration class presented their group project Feb. 28, focused on improving communications between the American-Italian workforce and loc More
VICENZA, Italy - Giuseppe Gelosi, owner of the restaurant where the CIAO conference took place and instructor of the Lasagna Cooking Class (along with Chef Giacomo Basso, not pictured), shows one of the steps o More
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New mom Bianca Brown gets to know her table mates through a baby shower game. One goal of USO/What to Expect showers is for the new moms to network and get to know each other.
Major Michelle Martinez addresses the audience at the observance at the Golden Lion on Caserma Ederle March 14. Martinez is the executive officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army Africa.
CASERMA EDERLE, Italy -- Dr. Roger Sabbadini addressed the audience March 14 at the post theater here during this stop on a lecture tour. Sabbadini visited the Vicenza Military Community to share the story of h More
VICENZA, Italy - Fifth-grader Georgia Hess, dressed up as Harry Potter, points her favorite book “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” by J. K. Rowling. Hess said she picked Rowling because her stories are inspiring.
Errett Bainum, 17, a Vicenza High School senior, was chosen as the USAG Italy Military Youth of the Year.
From left: Giancarlo Trivellin, Alpini Costozza, Russell Allen and his wife Giuliana work together to collect trash in Costozza, near Longare, Italy, during the fifth annual cleanup day. Russell Allen works in More
CASERMA EDERLE, Italy — Erin K. Caula of Greensboro, North Carolina, victim advocate coordinator, Family Advocacy Program here, helped other members of the ACS team "plant" a pinwheel garden April 2 at Bldg. 10 More
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Lt. Col. John Hoteck, commander, 839th Transportation Battalion, briefs Lt. Gen. Christopher Cavoli, USAREUR commander, on Tombolo dock's capabilities and renovation projects during Cavoli’s visit to Darby Mil More
Earth Day was started to bring awareness to environmental issues. Earth Day Every Day!
VICENZA — Captain Matt Bannon of U.S. Army Garrison Italy Fire and Emergency Services assists Ruby Russell while showing how to spray water from a hose during the April 10 visit at Vicenza Elementary School in More
Dennis Brown, law enforcement operations officer with Directorate of Emergency Services, and Maj. Francesco Provvidenza, commander, Southern European Task Force Carabineri Company, study the installation map to More
VICENZA — Approximately 300 Vicenza Military Community members participated in the annual 5K Color Run for Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention Month that started at Hoekstra Field on Caserma Ederle April 14. R More
VICENZA - The Child & Youth Services Month of the Military Child activities event April 18 included a group of mixed classes from Vicenza's Child, Youth and School Services SKIESUnlimited programs. In addition More
VICENZA — In observance of Holocaust Days of Remembrance 2018, the Vicenza Military Community hosted an event April 19 at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle. The Days of Remembrance are observe More
USAG Stuttgart Art Center Director Clare Reid prepares her best practices presentation for 12 art center directors, CYS personnel, and librarians at U.S. Army garrison Italy Vicenza April 16-20. She was part o More
Italia in Miniatura is a popular amusement park near Rimini. This park display hundreds miniatures of famous Italian and European buildings and offers special entertainment and attractions during the holiday season.
Kurt Brownell, manager, Pollution Prevention, Sustainability and Natural Resources at Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division, makes nettles and onions in the SUN OVEN at the Earth Day Booth in front More
VICENZA — Vicenza High School Soccer boys’ and girls’ teams had great weather for their games during the weekend April 20-21, 2018. The Cougars played host to Naples, Stuttgart and Vilseck on the multipurpose f More
Maurizio Volpi (left) and Eleonora Morini, Humanitarian Assistance Program warehouse operators finish wrapping school desks at Camp Darby on May 10 that were shipped to Albania. The school desks were part of a More
The Acqua Village Park in Follonica features a variety of swimming pools with interactive water games, waterfalls and a wave pool with animation and games.
Lucas Jacobsen, 2nd-grader at Livorno Elementary School, Camp Darby, plants basil at the Darby Post Exchange during an Earth Day event April 23.
VICENZA, Italy (April 25, 2018) - USAG Italy Garrison Commander Col. Erik Berdy and Command Sgt. Major Mason Bryant joined mayors from six towns in Mason Vicentino to mark the 73rd anniversay of Italian Liberat More
VICENZA, Italy - U.S. Army Garrison Italy Headquarters Company commander Capt. Eric Ng, 30, from Los Angeles, Calif., represented the U.S. Army at the 73rd anniversary of Italian Liberation Day held at the "Ant More
These gardens, located in Este within the defensive walls of a medieval castle, have a terraced design with flower arrangement and centuries-old trees; a rose garden and statues.
The Boboli gardens are one of the greatest open-air museums in Italy. The park hosts centuries-old oak trees, sculptures, and fountains. They are a spectacular example of "green architecture" decorated with scu More
The Vicenza BOSS Strong challenge team, "Team Able," was pronounced the WINNER of the Army's BOSS Strong competition at the Warrior Zone on Caserma Del Din May 4. More than 250 Soldiers and community members ca More
The Livorno team, from left: Darrell K. Hill, Frederick M. Carew, Charles E. Simpson, Roy M. Carrara and John H. Brooks.
The Vicenza Military Community conducted its full-scale Lion Response 2018 exercise on Caserma Del Din, Italy, May 9. The purpose of the annual training exercise was to test and validate Force Protection and Em More
Participants head out at the start of the 9th annual Col. Darby 40 Mile Ranger Challenge. Approximately 350, mostly Army Soldiers, participated in the challenge on April 30th, 2018. Participants must walk or r More
For some military spouses looking to make extra money in Italy, the Status of Forces Agreement may not be on your side. (Courtesy clipart)
Two students watch the launch of one of the student-made bottle rockets. About 1,000 students participated in the activities of the VES/MS STEAM days held May 17-18, 2018. The STEAM committee, a group of teache More
VICENZA — The Vicenza Military Community celebrated the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance on Caserma Ederle’s Hoekstra Field May 18, 2018. Guest speaker for the event was Sgt. 1st Class More
VICENZA — Abbie Harlow, 13 and Ella Parsons, 12, pose with Toffy, a seven-year-old Shih Tzu, during the Pet Show event May 19, 2018 in front of the Post Exchange entrance on Caserma Ederle. At the event, organi More
Cherry Festival, May 27, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., in Marostica, Piazza Castello; exhibit and sale of cherries and other local products; from 4 p.m., entertainment and parade with historical costumes.
Master Sgt. Monyisha McCray, 414th Contracting Support Brigade, and president of the Sgt. Morales Club pins her bib on the Run to Honor board. The 2018 Run to Honor took place at the Ederle Track and Field, Cas More
Anna Sansone, 7th-grade science teacher at Vicenza Middle School, guides students during an experiment in her classroom. Department of Defense Education Activity named Sansome Teacher of the Year for 2019. Phot More
A relief map of the Monte Grappa area brings into sharp relief the difficulty of waging war and simultaneously protecting an embattled and strategically important land.
White Night (Notte Bianca), June 29-30, 5 p.m. – 3 a.m., evenings of shopping and fun downtown Vicenza, Piazza dei Signori, Piazza Castello, Piazza San Lorenzo, Giardini Salvi, Piazza Matteotti, Piazza delle Er More
Cristina Dal Belin Peruffo (left) leads the new team members in the expanded LN Pay Office while Eliana Scacco (in the background, white shirt) reviews time and attendance information with Antonella Manzitto, a More
Participants in the West End Stage program perform during final rehearsal June 22 at Soldiers’ Theatre. For the second year in a row, Caserma Ederle brought a West End Stage team here, where approximately 30 ch More
Approximately 140 children with the assistance of 90 volunteers including parents, teens and Soldiers participated in the five-day Vacation Bible School event. This year’s theme was “Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus.”
The Housing Survey for service members in Italy takes place July 1 to 31.
Mateo Sanchez (left) and Josh Grant prepare to swim as they train for the Iron Man competition April 29 at Salò on Lake Garda. (Photo by Alyssa Cumin)
Festa del Redentore - Our Savior Festival, July 14-15, in Venice, Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square); one of the best events in Venice, as it combines a religious theme with a spectacular celebration that att More
The American Hitmen perform at USAG Italy Vicenza's Ederle Field, July 3. The band's visit was part of an Armed Forces Entertainment tour. The American Hitmen formed in Fallujah, Iraq, during Operation Phanto More
VICENZA - In uniform, from left: Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Mason L. Bryant, Garrison Commander Col. Erik M. Berdy and Italian Base Commander Col. Umberto D'Andria welcome the first guests at the gate for Indep More