Aviano, Italy — Sky Soldiers stationed in Italy welcome 2025 with camaraderie, humor, and a renewed sense of purpose. One sentiment echoed loud and clear: whether striving for a "new me" or embracing the same soldierly dedication with a sharper uniform, the year ahead holds both challenges and opportunities. Sky Soldiers kicked off the new year with a mix of lighthearted reflection and practical aspirations.
The 173rd Airborne Brigade serves as the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to U.S. European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed in Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains with NATO allies and partners to build relationships and...
