U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct airborne operation with a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft onto Frida Drop Zone at Pordenone, Italy Dec. 10, 2025. 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 deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance. (U.S. Army Video by Paolo Bovo)
U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Ansbach employees convened Dec. 12, 2025 at the Sadowski Theater, Bismarck Kaserne for the Garrison Commander’s End-of-Year Commander’s Call, Length of Service and Awards Ceremony. Ansbach, Germany. Garrison Commander, Col. AJ Southard addressing the audience. (U.S. Army photo by Eugen Warkentin)