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  • The 2026 Winter Olympics are from Feb. 6-22 in Milan and Cortina. For resources on the Milano Cortina Olympics, visit this page
  • Ederle Postal Service Center (PSC) Customs Modernization. To improve customer service and expedite mailing services, four new workstations and a printer have been installed in the Ederle office lobby for customers to pre-fill their customs forms.
  • The 2026 Vicenza Military Youth of the Year is Ms. Karis Kim. She was recognized for her exceptional character, community service, and academic achievements. She will now advance to Stuttgart, Germany, to represent the VMC and compete for the distinguished title of European Youth of the Year.
  • Big milestone — the USO turned 85 this week! We sat down with the team to talk about all the ways they lift up our community. Hear the full chat on the Voices of Vicenza podcast.
  • Super Bowl Sunday is going big: watch the game with the Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders at the Arena and Warrior Zone.
  • Valentine’s Bazaar alert! Feb. 6 to 8, upstairs at the Arena.
  • Shawings will soon be shaking up the food scene with a brand‑new spot inside the Warrior Zone on Del Din. Get ready for wings.

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GOOD TO KNOW:

The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program office relocated ACS, Bldg 108. Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) relocated to Bldg 393.

PERMESSO DI SOGGIORNO CHANGES - A new electronic version of the Permesso di Soggiorno (Italian Residency Card) was recently implemented by the Italian Ministry of Interior. Paper Soggiornos, with a current validity date, are still valid. No need to replace them as of today. More guidance to follow. New Soggiorno and renewal applicants may schedule appointments through the Soggiorno Office.

NEW: The U.S. Embassy in Rome has updated its information page about the EES Travel Requirements for Personnel Assigned to Italy - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Italy

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