U.S. Soldiers, assigned to Veterinary Readiness Activity, Rheinland-Pfalz, Public Health Command Europe, run a Tactical Combat Casualty Care lane during the North Knight of the Year competition, at the Medical Simulation Training Center, Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Sept. 18, 2025. The competition features a multitude of events that test the Soldiers mental, physical, and tactical proficiency, while developing their resiliency and exemplifying the warrior ethos. (U.S. Army photo by Kevin Sterling Payne)
Col. Alessandro Nigri, incoming Italian Base Commander for the U.S. installations in Vicenza, left, gives the gifts to Col. Michele Amendolagine, outgoing Italian Base Commander, right, during change command ceremony, Nov. 26, 2025. Col. Michele Amendolagine served as the Italian Base Commander for the U.S. Installations in Vicenza, Italy, from February 2021 to November 2025. During his almost four years as the base commander, his expertise and knowledge of working with national and local authorities aided United States military leaders and members of the Vicenza Military Community. (U.S. Army Photos by Paolo Bovo)
