{"id":521739,"date":"2025-07-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=521739"},"modified":"2025-07-09T14:24:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T14:24:52","slug":"u-s-army-garrison-italy-welcomes-new-commander-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=521739","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Army Garrison Italy welcomes new commander"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n VICENZA, Italy – Col. Vaughn D. Strong Jr. assumed command of U.S. Army Garrison Italy during a July 9 ceremony at Caserma Ederle.
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VICENZA, Italy \u2014 Col. Vaughn D. Strong Jr. assumed command of U.S. Army Garrison Italy during a July 9 ceremony at Caserma Ederle.<\/p>\n

During a change of command ceremony at Hoekstra Field, Col. Scott W. Horrigan turned over the command to Strong, who recently served at U.S. Army Europe and Africa, in Wiesbaden, Germany. Horrigan has commanded the garrison since Summer 2023.<\/p>\n

Tommy R. Mize, director of Installation Management Command-Europe, oversaw the ceremony that included the traditional passing of the unit colors \u2014 showing the transfer of authority and responsibility. Music for the ceremony was provided by the Brigata di Cavalleria<\/em> \u201cPozzuolo del Friuli\u201d military band.<\/p>\n

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\n VICENZA, Italy – Col. Scott W. Horrigan, outgoing commander of U.S. Army Garrison Italy, left, Mr. Tommy R. Mize, Installation Management Command Europe Region Director, center, and Col. Vaughn D. Strong Jr., incoming commander, right, prepare to move for change of command ceremony, at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy July 9, 2025. During the ceremony, Col. Scott W. Horrigan relinquished command to Col. Vaughn D. Strong Jr.. (U.S. Army Photos by Paolo Bovo)
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\u201cColonel Scott Horrigan has led this complex garrison with distinction and unmatched service,\u201d Mize said. \u201cGarrison Italy is a challenging, complex and fast-paced environment primarily due to the unique and demanding mission of the dozens of commands and organizations they support.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n VICENZA, Italy – Soldiers and family members gathered July 9, 2025, at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, for the U.S. Army Garrison Italy, of incoming Col. Vaughn D. Strong Jr. and outgoing Col. Scott W. Horrigan, during change of command ceremony. (U.S. Army Photos by Paolo Bovo)
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Dozens of U.S. military leaders and Italian civic officials attended the ceremony. Among them were Maj. Gen. Andrew C. Gainey, commanding general of Southern European Task Force, Africa. Italian dignitaries included the Prefect of Vicenza, Dr. Filippo Romano, and Chief of Vicenza Police, Dr. Francesco Zerilli.<\/p>\n

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\n VICENZA, Italy – Italian Army Fanfara of the Brigata di Cavalleria \u201cPozzuolo del Friuli\u201d sounds, during U.S. Army Garrison Italy change of command ceremony at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy July 9, 2025. During the ceremony, Col. Scott W. Horrigan relinquished command to Col. Vaughn D. Strong Jr. (U.S. Army Photos by Paolo Bovo)
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While in command, Horrigan prioritized community engagement, building a strong rapport with Italian leaders and empowering U.S. Army units to conduct local outreach through the Community Alliance Partnership. This led to shared events such as a Soldiers\u2019 soccer match against local mayors and Soldiers assisting during regional flooding. Horrigan led bi-annual Mayors Summits to keep Italian leaders informed on construction updates, operational issues and other shared topics.<\/p>\n

\u201cScott was absolutely committed to strengthening strategic partnerships with our wonderful Italian host nation communities and leaders,\u201d Mize said.<\/p>\n

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\n VICENZA, Italy – During a change of command ceremony at Hoekstra Field, Col. Scott W. Horrigan turned over the command to Strong, who recently served at U.S. Army Europe and Africa, in Wiesbaden, Germany. Horrigan has commanded the garrison since Summer 2023. Before the ceremony Horrigan received an award for his service. His next assignment will be at SETAF-AF at Caserma Del Din.
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Before the ceremony Horrigan received an award for his service. His next assignment will be at SETAF-AF at Caserma Del Din.<\/p>\n

Strong thanked his wife, Eva, for her support and praised his children for their resilience through years of military life.<\/p>\n

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\u201cMy priorities are simple, take care of our community, enable mission success, and foster an environment where our Soldiers, civilians, and families can thrive,\u201d Strong said.<\/p>\n

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See the official photos of the ceremony here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Watch the official video at this DVIDS link<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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