VICENZA, Italy – Soldiers of the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater) recently earned the Army’s highest maintenance honor as they prepare to take on a new post, Caserma Matteo Miotto in Longare.

There’s a lot going on and the 207th Soldiers are certainly busy. The Army noticed this by awarding them this year with the Army Maintenance Excellence Award in the small unit category.

“The award covers all aspects of maintenance, from vehicle to weapons and software,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Cox, who oversees maintenance for the brigade. “It is also a long process that goes through several phases and takes almost a year in total. »

Although the unit received this award, some soldiers received special recognition. One of them, Spc. Dominik Honarvar, received a coin from the Chief of Staff. He oversees the battery management program. Honarvar collects the batteries and ensures that they are used to their full potential; this reduces waste and saves the government money, he said.

“Every assessment is an opportunity to improve and get better,” Honarvar said. “I always try to remain adaptable and implement each request as quickly and efficiently as possible.”

The award comes at a time when the brigade is busy supporting Task Force Southern Europe in Africa and planning its move to Caserma Miotto, six miles south of Vicenza.

In 2016, the brigade was initially activated in Longare. In 2020 they moved to Caserma Ederle, due to renovation works.

In May 2024, the U.S. Army and the Italian Army dedicated the post to Corporal Major Matteo Miotto, an Italian soldier from the Vicenza region who died in combat in Afghanistan in 2010. At Caserma Miotto, the 207th MI no will not just have a brand. new maintenance facility, but also additional offices and a training area.

“The Soldiers are looking forward to moving to Caserma Miotto,” Cox said.

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