Maj. Gen. Andrew C. Gainey Delivers Remarks as Col. Mark Bush Takes Command of 173rd Airborne Brigade

Video by Capt. Jennifer French

173rd Airborne Brigade

June 26, 2025 | 8:50

Col. Joshua Gaspard, outgoing commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade; Col. Mark Bush, incoming commander; and Maj. Gen. Andrew C. Gainey, commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), delivered remarks to paratroopers, families, and community members during a change of command ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, June 26, 2025. The event marked the official transfer of leadership within the brigade.

The 173rd Airborne Brigade serves as the U.S. Army’s Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of rapidly deploying forces across the U.S. European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

(U.S. Army video by Capt. Jennifer French)

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189th IN BDE (CATB) observes, coaches, and trains our ARNG and USAR partners to provide trained and ready units to support combatant commander requirements around the world. O/O, conduct Mobilization and Large Scale Mobilization Operations (LSMO) in support of our ARNG and USAR partners to meet combatant commander OPLAN requirements.
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