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    The Rock” Battalion Holds Change of Command Ceremony at Del Din [Image 5 of 6]

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    The Rock” Battalion Holds Change of Command Ceremony at Del Din

    VICENZA, ITALY

    06.12.2025

    Photo by Sgt. Jose Lora 

    173rd Airborne Brigade

    U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment—“The Rock”—witnessed the ceremonial passing of the guidon as Lt. Col. Sheldon E. Broedel relinquished command to Lt. Col. William T. Freakley at Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, June 12, 2025. The ceremony honored Lt. Col. Broedel’s leadership and legacy while welcoming Lt. Col. Freakley as he assumed command of one of the most historic battalions in the 173rd Airborne Brigade.

    The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward stationed in Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build readiness and strengthen the alliance.

    (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Jose Lora

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    Date Taken: 06.12.2025
    Date Posted: 06.26.2025 08:57
    Photo ID: 9126833
    VIRIN: 250612-A-NE301-1270
    Resolution: 3840x3072
    Size: 9.3 MB
    Location: VICENZA, IT

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