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USAG Italy (Vicenza)

United States Army Garrison Italy · Vicenza, Italy

USAG Italy in Vicenza is home to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team and is considered one of the most coveted overseas assignments in the Army. Vicenza is a UNESCO World Heritage city in the Veneto region of northern Italy, famed for the architecture of Andrea Palladio. Venice is just 45 minutes east by train, and the dramatic Dolomites Alps are 90 minutes north.

E-5 BAH: $2,000 OHA
O-3 BAH: $2,900 OHA
Avg Home Price: OHA covered
Branch: Army

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Neighborhoods

Caserma Ederle

On-Post Family Housing

On-Post OHA/mo

Main post housing area; compact and community-oriented with easy access to facilities.

Del Din Housing Area

On-Post Family Housing

On-Post OHA/mo

Newer housing complex across town with modern amenities and a larger footprint.

Vicenza City Apartments

Off-Post Italian Urban

$1,200 to $1,800 equiv/mo

Italian apartments in a beautiful Palladio-designed city; highly sought after by families.

Caldogno / Dueville

Off-Post Suburban

$900 to $1,400 equiv/mo

Small Italian suburbs north of Vicenza with affordable apartments and quiet neighborhoods.

Schools

Vicenza Elementary School

Grades PK-5

DoDEA school on Ederle with Italian cultural integration and community events.

Vicenza Middle School

Grades 6-8

DoDEA middle school with trips to Rome, Florence, and the Dolomites.

Vicenza High School

Grades 9-12

DoDEA high school with AP courses, Model UN, and strong athletic programs.

Housing Intel

On-Post Housing

Available at both Ederle and Del Din; moderate waitlist

Off-Post Rental Market

Italian apartments in Vicenza city and surrounding Veneto towns

Commute

Two post areas are 10 minutes apart by car. Venice is 45 minutes by regional train; Milan is 2 hours by high-speed rail.

Installation Highlights

Home of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the Army's strategic response force in Europe
Vicenza is a UNESCO World Heritage city famous for Palladian architecture
Venice is accessible in 45 minutes by train from Vicenza Centrale station
The Italian Alps and Dolomites offer world-class skiing and hiking nearby
Italian food culture immersion: pizza, pasta, gelato, and wine at unbeatable prices

Insider Tips

Get a Trenitalia or Italo rail account for booking high-speed trains to Rome, Florence, and beyond.
Shop at the weekly outdoor mercato in Vicenza's Piazza dei Signori for fresh produce and local goods.
Learn basic Italian phrases quickly; locals in Vicenza are warm but less English-proficient than major tourist cities.
Obtain an Italian health card (tessera sanitaria) to access the national health system for off-post care.
Ski passes in the Dolomites (Cortina, Madonna di Campiglio) are a fraction of American resort costs.

Nearby Attractions

Venice canals, St. Mark's Basilica, and the Grand Canal
Verona Roman Arena and Romeo and Juliet balcony
Dolomiti UNESCO World Heritage mountains
Lake Garda for sailing, swimming, and coastal villages
Padua Scrovegni Chapel with Giotto frescoes

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Phone: DSN 634-7679
DSN: 634-7679
Hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1700

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