U.S. Army Col. Scott W. Horrigan, Commander of United States Army Garrison Italy, attends the 80th Anniversary Ceremony for Col. William O. Darby, Apr. 30, 2025, at Lake Garda, Italy. To honor his memory, U.S. Army Soldiers completed the Darby Challenge — a demanding 40-mile foot march retracing the final route taken by Darby and his men from the Po River to Torbole. The event tested both physical and mental endurance, echoing the grit and determination Darby exemplified.
Col. Darby, founder of the U.S. Army Rangers, was killed in action on April 30, 1945, in Torbole, Italy — just days before the end of the war in Europe. His legacy of bold leadership, innovation, and sacrifice remains a cornerstone of Ranger history.
| Date Taken: | 04.30.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 11.17.2025 19:53 |
| Photo ID: | 9022997 |
| VIRIN: | 250430-Z-SV080-2183 |
| Resolution: | 3360x2240 |
| Size: | 872.53 KB |
| Location: | TORBOLE, IT |
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