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U.S. Army Col. Joshua Gaspard, outgoing commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, passes the guidon to Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Gainey, commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, who then passes it to Col. Mark Bush, incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, June 26, 2025.
Paratroopers, families, and community members—including the families of both commanders—gathered to witness the formal transition of leadership.
The 173rd Airborne Brigade is 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 photos by Sgt. Jose Lora)
| Date Taken: | 06.26.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 06.26.2025 08:57 |
| Photo ID: | 9133114 |
| VIRIN: | 250626-A-NE301-9743 |
| Resolution: | 5840x4672 |
| Size: | 11.98 MB |
| Location: | VICENZA, IT |
| Web Views: | 21 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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