by Ms. Julie Lucas

VICENZA, Italy -- The sound of horns filled the air at Caserma Renato Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, as a ceremony took place July 2, officially opening the newest military installation in Europe. Numerous dignitaries, both American and Italian, were at the ceremony to see history unfold.

Caserma Del Din, built on the former Dal Molin site that was vacated by the Italian Air Force in 2008, supports transformation with the consolidation of most of the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) in Vicenza in line with the reorganization of the U.S. Army force structure in Europe. Today Del Din houses the headquarters and three battalions of the 173rd IBCT(A), U.S. Army Africa and the 509th Signal Battalion.

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Source: http://www.army.mil/