Recognizing Greatness in Moving Sky Soldiers

Photo By Lt. Col. John Hall | Col. Jay Bartholomees and CSM Frank Velez recognize the service of the Carabinieri to 173rd Airborne Brigade security and training.  

ITALY

02.20.2018

Story by Lt. Col. John Hall 

173rd Airborne Brigade

Vicenza, Italy -- The Italian Movement Control Team, led by Ms. Francesca Cisotto, is recognized by Col. Jay Bartholomees, the 173rd Airborne Brigade commander for her teams contributions to the brigade. These are the experts who the 173rd Airborne Brigade turns to when it comes to moving equipment and personnel throughout Europe. In the last year, MCB-South supported over 1,506 movements of Sky Soldiers by bus, line-haul convoy, and TMP. These movements allowed the 173rd Airborne Brigade to support our NATO allies at training exercises throughout Europe to include: Atlantic Resolve, Saber Guardian, Swift Response, and other training events ranging from Germany, Georgia, the Baltics and the Balkans. This team of dedicated Italian Civilian Employees, are instrumental in finding solutions to the many movements of the 173rd Airborne Brigade.

Also recognized at the ceremony were members of the Italian Carabinieri, who provide security and escort for 173rd Airborne Brigade military convoys and training. The Carabinieri, Italy’s national police force, was originally formed in 1814 by Victor Emanuel, over 200 years ago and continue to serve Italy to this day. Last year, the Carabinieri supported over 1,000 movements of 173rd Airborne Brigade paratroopers and equipment, ensuring that the 173rd Airborne Brigade meets its mission as the U.S. Army’s Contingence Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States Europe, Africa, and Central Command’s areas of responsibilities.

• Date Taken: 02.20.2018
• Date Posted: 02.20.2018 04:15
• Story ID: 266494
• Location: IT