Fourteen years ago, Franco Miotto and Anna Dal Farro faced the heartbreaking news that no parent ever wants to hear—their son, an Italian Army Corporal Major Matteo Miotto, was killed by enemy fire in Buji, Afghanistan. Today, in collaboration with the U.S. Army Garrison Italy, the Italian Army honored Miotto’s legacy by naming an Army post in Longare (Veneto) - Caserma Matteo Miotto.

This post, that will soon be home to U.S. Soldiers of the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade-Theater, will serve as a reminder of Miotto's bravery and sacrifice. Caserma Matteo Miotto holds special significance, being the first military base in Italy to be named after a soldier of a recent conflict. Soldiers, veterans, and community members gathered to witness the historic naming ceremony.