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    US, Italy welcome annual trade show, reflect on 9/11 experience [Image 12 of 12]

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    A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely in Italy, as indicated by the Italian tricolor ribbon and a municipal banner (gonfalone) with a coat of arms. A group of officials and dignitaries, some wearing mayoral sashes in the Italian national colors, are gathered to inaugurate an event or facility. The setting appears to be an open-air venue with string lights overhead.

    VICENZA, ITALY

    09.12.2026

    Photo by Spc. Bentley San Nicolas 

    U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa

    Local officials cut a ceremonial ribbon during the official opening of the Antica Fiera del Soco 2026 in Grisignano di Zocco, Italy, Sept. 12, 2026. U.S. Army Lt. Col. Rafael Camporese, operations officer for the Security Cooperation Directorate, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), joined the ceremony as part of community engagement with host-nation partners in the Vicenza area. The historic trade fair brings together local businesses, civic leaders and community organizations to celebrate tradition and strengthen economic ties. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Bentley San Nicolas)

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    Date Taken: 09.12.2026
    Date Posted: 09.14.2026 10:08
    Photo ID: 9934392
    VIRIN: 260912-A-FK395-1216
    Resolution: 7179x4788
    Size: 8.39 MB
    Location: VICENZA, IT
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    An outdoor public ceremony or civic event taking place on a grass lawn, with a large audience seated in white plastic chairs arranged in two sections facing a head table with officials. Several attendees wear red capes and Italian tricolor sashes, suggesting a formal municipal or civic occasion. Flags including what appears to be the Italian flag and EU flag are visible near the front, along with a ceremonial banner/standard.
    A U.S. Army officer in dress uniform is delivering a speech at an outdoor podium during what appears to be an official ceremony or commemorative event. Behind the speaker, three civilians are seated at a draped table with name placards visible, including 'Marcello Rosano' and what appears to be 'Rizzotto'. The setting is a well-maintained outdoor garden with decorative pink frame installations and floral arrangements.
    An outdoor official ceremony or civic event is taking place on a grass lawn, likely in Italy based on the visible Italian flag and architectural style. A woman in a white suit is delivering a speech at a transparent podium while dignitaries and officials are seated at a draped table behind her. A uniformed U.S. Army officer is seated in the foreground as part of the audience.
    A U.S. Army officer in dress uniform is shaking hands and conversing with two civilians wearing red capes or cloaks at an outdoor event. The two civilians, a man and a woman, appear to be wearing Canadian-themed attire with maple leaf pins visible. The setting appears to be a formal or ceremonial outdoor gathering on a grassy area.
    A traditional Italian historical parade or festival featuring children and adults dressed in medieval-style costumes of white and red/burgundy colors, marching while playing drums. A conductor or leader in period costume directs the procession with a baton. The event takes place in front of a classical Italian villa or palazzo, suggesting a local heritage celebration.
    A formal civic procession is taking place outdoors, likely in an Italian municipality, led by two municipal police officers in high-visibility yellow uniforms carrying a large red ceremonial banner bearing a coat of arms and crown. Behind them walks a woman wearing the Italian tricolor mayoral sash (fascia tricolore), accompanied by other officials and a crowd of attendees. The setting appears to be the grounds of a historic villa or municipal building in Italy.
    A formal outdoor procession featuring Italian civic officials wearing the traditional tricolor sashes (fascia tricolore) alongside a U.S. Army officer in dress uniform. The setting appears to be a garden or park adjacent to a historic building, suggesting a commemorative or diplomatic ceremony. The gathering includes civilians and onlookers in the background.
    A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony is taking place outdoors in what appears to be an Italian municipality, with officials and dignitaries holding a ribbon in the Italian national colors (green, white, and red). Several participants are wearing ceremonial sashes also in Italian tricolor colors, indicating they are likely elected officials or mayors. A municipal banner/gonfalon is visible on the left side of the image.
    A formal outdoor ceremony or reception showing a U.S. Army officer in dress uniform greeting a woman wearing an Italian tricolor sash, indicating she holds an official Italian civic role such as a mayor or municipal official. The gathering includes multiple attendees in business attire, suggesting a diplomatic or commemorative event. The setting appears to be a park or outdoor public space in Italy.
    Two men are operating a vintage stationary steam engine at what appears to be an outdoor public exhibition or festival. One man dressed in black work clothes and a cap is tending to the machine, while another in a blue suit is feeding wood into the firebox, which shows visible flames. The event appears to take place along a roadside in what looks like an Italian town, evidenced by the Italian-colored flywheel and road signage.
    A formal civic procession is taking place on a public road in what appears to be an Italian town. The procession includes municipal police in high-visibility vests, a flag bearer carrying a red ceremonial banner, a woman wearing an Italian mayoral sash (fascia tricolore), and a US Army officer among other officials. The setting includes Italian road signs, a 'Prix' store sign, and typical northern Italian architecture.
    A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely in Italy, as indicated by the Italian tricolor ribbon and a municipal banner (gonfalone) with a coat of arms. A group of officials and dignitaries, some wearing mayoral sashes in the Italian national colors, are gathered to inaugurate an event or facility. The setting appears to be an open-air venue with string lights overhead.

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