More than eight decades after American Soldiers fought through the mountains of northern Italy to help liberate a nation, U.S. and Italian service members gathered among the graves of those who never returned home to honor their sacrifice and reaffirm the alliance their service helped forge.
U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) joined military leaders, veterans, distinguished guests and Italian partners for a Veterans Day ceremony at Florence American Cemetery and Memorial, Nov. 11, 2026. The annual observance honored American service members who fought and died during World War II while recognizing the enduring partnership between the United States and Italy.
