Vicenza military community volunteers, Italian counterparts beautify historic Monte Berico

By Maj. Joe LegrosSeptember 3, 2026

Vicenza military community, Italian counterparts beautify historic Monte Berico
U.S. service members, families and volunteers from the Vicenza military community joined members of the Associazione Nazionale Alpini Vicenza “Monte Berico” to conduct the annual cleaning of the Monte Berico porticos in Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 29, 2026. The event highlights the strong U.S.–Italian partnership, giving service members and families an opportunity to support the local community and show appreciation for their Italian hosts. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros) (Photo Credit: Maj. Joe Legros) View original

U.S. service members, families and volunteers from the Vicenza military community joined members of the Associazione Nazionale Alpini Vicenza “Monte Berico” to conduct the annual cleaning of the Monte Berico porticos in Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 29, 2026. The event highlights the strong U.S.–Italian partnership, giving service members and families an opportunity to support the local community and show appreciation for their Italian hosts. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros)

Vicenza military community, Italian counterparts beautify historic Monte Berico
1 / 4 U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Francis Kabebe, a contracting officer assigned to the 414th Contracting Support Brigade, sweeps trash together with members of the Associazione Nazionale Alpini Vicenza “Monte Berico” to conduct the annual cleaning of the Monte Berico porticos in Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 29, 2026. The event highlights the strong U.S.–Italian partnership, giving service members and families an opportunity to support the local community and show appreciation for their Italian hosts. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros) (Photo Credit: Maj. Joe Legros) View original
Vicenza military community, Italian counterparts beautify historic Monte Berico
2 / 4 U.S. service members, families and volunteers from the Vicenza military community joined members of the Associazione Nazionale Alpini Vicenza “Monte Berico” to conduct the annual cleaning of the Monte Berico porticos in Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 29, 2026. The event highlights the strong U.S.–Italian partnership, giving service members and families an opportunity to support the local community and show appreciation for their Italian hosts. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros) (Photo Credit: Maj. Joe Legros) View original
Vicenza military community, Italian counterparts beautify historic Monte Berico
3 / 4 U.S. service members, families and volunteers from the Vicenza military community joined members of the Associazione Nazionale Alpini Vicenza “Monte Berico” to conduct the annual cleaning of the Monte Berico porticos in Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 29, 2026. The event highlights the strong U.S.–Italian partnership, giving service members and families an opportunity to support the local community and show appreciation for their Italian hosts. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros) (Photo Credit: Maj. Joe Legros) View original
Vicenza military community, Italian counterparts beautify historic Monte Berico
4 / 4 U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Joshua Pless-Mosley, first sergeant of the Intelligence and Sustainment Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), addresses U.S. service members, families and volunteers from the Vicenza military community as they joined members of the Associazione Nazionale Alpini Vicenza “Monte Berico” to conduct the annual cleaning of the Monte Berico porticos in Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 29, 2026. The event highlights the strong U.S.–Italian partnership, giving service members and families an opportunity to support the local community and show appreciation for their Italian hosts. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros) (Photo Credit: Maj. Joe Legros) View original
Vicenza military community, Italian counterparts beautify historic Monte Berico
1 / 4 U.S. service members, families and volunteers from the Vicenza military community joined members of the Associazione Nazionale Alpini Vicenza “Monte Berico” to conduct the annual cleaning of the Monte Berico porticos in Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 29, 2026. The event highlights the strong U.S.–Italian partnership, giving service members and families an opportunity to support the local community and show appreciation for their Italian hosts. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros) (Photo Credit: Maj. Joe Legros) View original
Vicenza military community, Italian counterparts beautify historic Monte Berico
2 / 4 U.S. service members, families and volunteers from the Vicenza military community joined members of the Associazione Nazionale Alpini Vicenza “Monte Berico” to conduct the annual cleaning of the Monte Berico porticos in Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 29, 2026. The event highlights the strong U.S.–Italian partnership, giving service members and families an opportunity to support the local community and show appreciation for their Italian hosts. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros) (Photo Credit: Maj. Joe Legros) View original
Vicenza military community, Italian counterparts beautify historic Monte Berico
3 / 4 U.S. Army Col. Vaughn D. Strong, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Italy, shakes hands with Vicenza Mayor Giacomo Possamai, during the annual cleaning of the Monte Berico porticos in Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 29, 2026. The event highlights the strong U.S.–Italian partnership, giving service members and families an opportunity to support the local community and show appreciation for their Italian hosts. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros) (Photo Credit: Maj. Joe Legros) View original
Vicenza military community, Italian counterparts beautify historic Monte Berico
4 / 4 U.S. service members, families and volunteers from the Vicenza military community joined members of the Associazione Nazionale Alpini Vicenza “Monte Berico” to conduct the annual cleaning of the Monte Berico porticos in Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 29, 2026. The event highlights the strong U.S.–Italian partnership, giving service members and families an opportunity to support the local community and show appreciation for their Italian hosts. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros) (Photo Credit: Maj. Joe Legros) View original
Vicenza military community, Italian counterparts beautify historic Monte Berico
1 / 5 U.S. service members, families and volunteers from the Vicenza military community joined members of the Associazione Nazionale Alpini Vicenza “Monte Berico” to conduct the annual cleaning of the Monte Berico porticos in Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 29, 2026. The event highlights the strong U.S.–Italian partnership, giving service members and families an opportunity to support the local community and show appreciation for their Italian hosts. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros) (Photo Credit: Maj. Joe Legros) View original
Vicenza military community, Italian counterparts beautify historic Monte Berico
2 / 5 U.S. service members, families and volunteers from the Vicenza military community joined members of the Associazione Nazionale Alpini Vicenza “Monte Berico” to conduct the annual cleaning of the Monte Berico porticos in Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 29, 2026. The event highlights the strong U.S.–Italian partnership, giving service members and families an opportunity to support the local community and show appreciation for their Italian hosts. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros) (Photo Credit: Maj. Joe Legros) View original
Vicenza military community, Italian counterparts beautify historic Monte Berico
3 / 5 U.S. service members, families and volunteers from the Vicenza military community joined members of the Associazione Nazionale Alpini Vicenza “Monte Berico” to conduct the annual cleaning of the Monte Berico porticos in Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 29, 2026. The event highlights the strong U.S.–Italian partnership, giving service members and families an opportunity to support the local community and show appreciation for their Italian hosts. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros) (Photo Credit: Maj. Joe Legros) View original
Vicenza military community, Italian counterparts beautify historic Monte Berico
4 / 5 U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Francis Kabebe, background, a contracting officer, and Staff Sgt. Kerria Clanton, a contract specialist, both assigned to the 414th Contracting Support Brigade, pick up trash, joining forces with members of the Associazione Nazionale Alpini Vicenza “Monte Berico” to conduct the annual cleaning of the Monte Berico porticos in Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 29, 2026. The event highlights the strong U.S.–Italian partnership, giving service members and families an opportunity to support the local community and show appreciation for their Italian hosts. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros) (Photo Credit: Maj. Joe Legros) View original
Vicenza military community, Italian counterparts beautify historic Monte Berico
5 / 5 U.S. Army Lt. Col. Thatcher H. Merrill, commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), works with his family during the annual cleaning of the Monte Berico porticos in Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 29, 2026. The event highlights the strong U.S.–Italian partnership, giving service members and families an opportunity to support the local community and show appreciation for their Italian hosts. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros) (Photo Credit: Maj. Joe Legros) View original

U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Joshua Pless-Mosley, Intelligence and Sustainment Company first sergeant, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), calls members of the Vicenza military community to action for an upcoming Monte Berico cleanup event during an American Forces Network Vicenza, FM 105.3 radio interview at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 18, 2026. The annual Monte Berico cleanup event strengthens ties between the Vicenza military and local communities through volunteer service while helping preserve one of the city’s historic landmarks. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Cheshaon Jones, U.S. Army video edit by Brian Andries)

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