VICENZA, Italy – U.S. and Italian leaders pose for a group photo during the annual Mayors’ Summit, held at Caserma Ederle’s Arena July 3, 2025. More than 90 Italian officials and guests attended the event hosted by the garrison.

At the event, U.S. Army commanders, many of them new to their command, met with mayors from towns that host the majority of American families in the region and exchanged ideas for community outreach and joint initiatives.

VICENZA, Italy – Members of the Italian and American leadership toast during the annual Mayors’ Summit held on July 3 at Caserma Ederle. The event, aligned with Independence Day celebrations, emphasized the garrison’s commitment to building and sustaining partnerships with local municipalities through the Community Alliance Program.

VICENZA, Italy – U.S. Army Garrison Italy hosted more than 90 Italian officials and guests on July 3 for its annual Mayors’ Summit, held at Caserma Ederle’s Arena.

The event, aligned with Independence Day celebrations, emphasized the garrison’s commitment to building and sustaining partnerships with local municipalities through the Community Alliance Program.

Senior Italian dignitaries in attendance included the Prefect of Vicenza, the Chief of Police, and the President of the Veneto Region Council. U.S. Army commanders, many of them new to their command, met with mayors from towns that host the majority of American families in the region and exchanged ideas for community outreach and joint initiatives.

VICENZA, Italy – U.S. Army Garrison Italy Commander Col. Scott Horrigan offers his remarks in Italian during the annual Mayors’ Summit, held at Caserma Ederle’s Arena July 3, 2025. More than 90 Italian officials and guests attended the event aligned with Independence Day celebrations.

U.S. Army commanders, many of them new to their command, met with mayors from towns that host the majority of American families in the region and exchanged ideas for community outreach and joint initiatives.

“This isn’t just a duty station – it’s a community. And it works because of all of you,” said Col. Scott Horrigan, Commander of U.S. Army Garrison Italy. “Our partnership isn’t just symbolic – it’s a force multiplier.”

The summit, organized by the Public Affairs Office, introduced new unit leaders, bid farewell to the outgoing garrison commander and created a collaborative space for future Italian-American partnerships in the Vicenza area. Bilingual garrison ambassadors provided essential translation and cultural support throughout the evening.

Event communication was supported through a multilingual WhatsApp channel used by staff to report discussions and facilitate coordination. Future activities include soccer matches, school events and outings with Italian military personnel, with a formal partnership signing expected in Camisano this September.

The summit affirmed USAG Italy’s commitment to regional engagement and its role as a trusted partner in northern Italy.

As the United States Army marks 250 years and the U.S. Army prepares to mark 70 years of American presence in Vicenza, both U.S. and Italian leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening local engagement.

VICENZA, Italy – U.S. Army Garrison Italy Commander Col. Scott Horrigan offers his remarks in Italian during the annual Mayors’ Summit, held at Caserma Ederle’s Arena July 3, 2025. More than 90 Italian officials and guests attended the event hosted by the garrison.

Horrigan, who changed command with incoming garrison commander, Col. Vaughn D. Strong Jr on July 9, offered his remarks in Italian.

“We may come from different walks of life and speak different languages,” said Horrigan, “but here at Caserma Ederle, we share a commitment to being good neighbors – and friends.”