TGO-Weekly Update

By USAG Italy Public AffairsJanuary 31, 2026

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Here are the top things you need to know for the week in about a minute. Brought to you by TGO - The Garrison Outlook. (Jan. 27, 2026)

  • Vicenza Middle School students crushed it at this year’s writing competition. Catch the full story on Army.mil/Italy
  • Big milestone — the USO turns 85 next 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 is shaking up the food scene with a brand‑new spot inside the Warrior Zone on Del Din. Get ready for wings.
  • Groundhog Day hits Feb. 2. Will Punxsutawney Phil call for six more weeks of winter? And does Italy have its own version? We’ll find out Monday.

For more, visit www.army.mil/Italy . With TGO, Now You Know.

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

LISTEN to the latest Voices of Vicenza

  • "What NOT to buy for Christmas and where to get Santa Pics (ep. 11)" on YouTube
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