Paola Del Din, one of Italy’s most storied World War II partisans and a pioneering figure in airborne history, received the prestigious Order of Saint Michael Award during a ceremony at her residence, April 9, 2026.
Command Sgt. Maj. Chad B. Harness, senior enlisted advisor, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), presented the award in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to the airborne community and her enduring legacy of courage.