The Folgore and the honour of arms: a recognition between heroism and oblivion

In the Second World War, the honour of arms represented a tribute of extraordinary moral value, bestowed on those military units that, although defeated, demonstrated exemplary courage and tenacity. This ancient chivalric recognition from Roman times, which allowed the defeated army to maintain its dignity through symbolic gestures of respect, had among its [...]

Historic all-female launch of the 173rd US Airborne Brigade in Italy

In an unprecedented feat celebrating female courage and determination, over 100 female paratroopers from six battalions of the US Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, stationed between Germany and Italy, gathered at the Aviano Air Base to participate in the first all-female airborne operation. On a day [...]

They fooled the Nazis: Gold Medal to the Ghost Army

On 22 March 2024, a memorable page in US military history was celebrated with the awarding of the Congressional Gold Medal to the Phantom Army, a group of valiant American soldiers who, with ingenuity and courage, contributed significantly to the Allied victory during World War II. Their extraordinary mission, shrouded in secrecy for decades, utilised [...]

US denial of Special Forces presence in Taiwan

On 20 March, an official denial came from Washington concerning the alleged permanent presence of US special forces on the island of Kinmen, a territory belonging to Taiwan and located in close proximity to mainland China. Admiral John Aquilino, head of the US Indo-Pacific Command, clarified the situation during a hearing at the U.S. House Committee [...].

Second stage of the exhibition "Mogadishu - Somalia - Check Point Pasta 1993-2023″.

The Army Application and Training Command School is hosting the second stage of the exhibition "Mogadishu - Somalia - Check Point Pasta 1993-2023", following its inauguration at the Military Academy of Modena. Through a photographic narrative, the exhibition traces a crucial period in the recent history of the international intervention in Somalia, between 1992 and [...]

131 officers promoted to the rank of lieutenant in the 201st 'EXEMPTION' course

131 Officers of the 201st 'Esempio' Course marked an important step forward in their military career by obtaining the rank of Lieutenant in a ceremony held at the Arsenal Palace, headquarters of the Training Command and Application School. The ceremony marked the conclusion of a rigorous training course and the transition to new responsibilities. [...]

Arkansas deploys National Guard soldiers to the US-Mexico border

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the deployment of Arkansas National Guard soldiers to the southern US border in Texas to assist state authorities in their efforts to combat illegal immigration. Approximately 40 members of the Arkansas National Guard will be deployed from 1 April to 30 May in Eagle Pass, Texas, as confirmed by the [...]

Extreme selectivity of the Spanish Navy: only three trainees survive the FGNE 2024 raid course

The 'Aptitud de Guerra Naval Especial' course, aimed at training the Fuerza de Guerra Naval Especial (FGNE) incursors of the Kingdom of Spain's Naval Infantry, the Spanish equivalent of COMSUBIN, once again reaffirmed its extreme rigour. The 2022 edition was cancelled after all candidates were eliminated, highlighting the severity and high [...]

US paratroopers in Norway for Arctic Shock Exercise

Training in arctic areas is becoming more and more intense for NATO armies. After the Alpini with the CWO exercise in the Arctic environment, hundreds of American and Norwegian paratroopers tested their capabilities in extreme cold conditions as part of Exercise Arctic Shock. The US unit involved was the 11th Airborne Division [...]

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