U.S. Army Garrison Italy Change of Command Ceremony

Video by Davide Dalla Massara

Training Support Activity Europe

July 9, 2025 | 2:50

U.S. Soldiers, civilian employees and family members gathered at Caserma Ederle for the U.S. Army Garrison Italy change of command ceremony, featuring incoming Col. Vaughn D. Strong and outgoing Col. Scott W. Horrigan, in Vicenza, Italy, July 9, 2025. The master of ceremonies, Mr. Randall W. Jackson, narrated the event, highlighting the history of the Garrison Italy and importance of this command transition. The change of command ceremony is a tradition dating back to the Roman era, when military leaders would pass a baton, colors, standards, or insignias that symbolized the passing of command to subordinates in attendance, ensuring unit members were never without official leadership or a continuation of trust. (U.S. Army Video by Davide Dalla Massara)

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U.S. Army Garrison Italy Change of Command Ceremony

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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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