U.S. Army Garrison Italy and the Vatican Swiss Guard played the "Vatican Cup" football match on 13 September, 2022. While the match resulted in a Swiss Guard victory, both teams had a great time and built camaraderie. The following day, on 14 September, members of the garrison received a tour of the Swiss Guard district.

The Swiss Guard and U.S. Army Garrison Italy (featuring BOSS, Better Opportunity for Single Servicemembers) football teams following the friendly match near the Vatican on 14 September.

The soccer ball that was signed by Garrison participants and presented as a gift to the Swiss Guard team.

1sg. Sgt. Jonathan Risher #23 (left) and referee CH (Maj.) Stephen McDermott during the game.

A member of the Swiss Guard (center) took the Garrison BOSS Soldiers on a tour of the Swiss Guard district.

Staff Sgt. Thatcher, BOSS president, receives instruction on how to properly wield Swiss Guard armaments from the Swiss Guard tour guide.