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Special Forces, the 4th Alpini Parachute Regiment receives the green beret

In the historic 'G. DUCA' barracks in Verona, the 4th Alpini Parachute Regiment experienced a day of great significance with the ceremony to hand over the new green beret, which will replace the Norwegian headgear. The event, which was chaired by the Undersecretary of State for Defence, Senator Isabella Rauti, and the Chief of Staff of the Army, Corps General ...

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ZONA PARACA, the Social Network for Folgore Parachutists of all ages

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After years of development, ZONA PARACA is finally ready to take flight as an independent project. Initially incorporated for development purposes into our BrigataFolgore.net platform, this social network was created with the aim of bringing together the Paratroopers of the Brigata Folgore of all ages and generations in a single digital space. Now, with its own ...

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September of intensive training for the 183rd Parachute Regiment "Nembo" in Monte Romano

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During the month of September, the paratroopers of the 183rd 'Nembo' regiment undertook an intensive training cycle in Monte Romano (VT), aimed at consolidating operational capabilities and testing the department's readiness level, as well as verifying the amalgamation between the different components of the regiment and the reinforcement forces (augmentees), preparing them for the ...

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St. Michael the Archangel wishes to all Paratroopers of Italy, of every era and generation

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May our Patron Saint continue to protect and guide us with strength, courage and faith. Today, 29 September, we celebrate with Our Dedication and Our Spirit, St Michael the Archangel. We honour those who were, who are and who will be part of this Glorious Tradition, with a special remembrance and prayer to those who are not ...

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23 October 2024, date set for Parachute Specialty Day

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On 23 October 2024, the 82nd anniversary celebration of the Battle of El Alamein will be held at the Centro Addestramento Paracadutismo (CAPAR) in Pisa, together with the Parachute Specialty Day. The event will be an opportunity to commemorate the brave Paratroopers who fought in the historic battle and to celebrate the entire Parachute Specialty of the Italian Army. El Alamein remains a ...

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The Folgore in Holland at Falcon Leap 24 for the 80th Anniversary of Operation Market Garden

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The Folgore Parachute Brigade recently took part in the multinational exercise 'FALCON LEAP 24', held in the Netherlands on the 80th anniversary of Operation Market Garden, the historic operation conducted by the Allies in 1944 during the Second World War and representing the largest deployment of airborne troops ever. Falcon Leap 24: A prestigious exercise for the Airborne Community ...

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We answer those who do not want the Army in schools: why it is important for young people to learn about the instruments of national defence - brigatafolgore.net

We respond to those who do not want the Army in schools: why it is important for young people to learn about the instruments of national defence

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We were intrigued by the article published in 'Il Fatto Quotidiano' on 19 September entitled 'Piedmont, 'no to the army in schools': the letter against orientation conferences organised by the military'. The article expresses an extremely critical position towards the presence of the Armed Forces in schools, describing it as a threat to the values of peace and democracy. ...

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New Parachutists for the Folgore, patenting ceremony and amaranth beret - brigatafolgore.net

New Parachutists for the Folgore, patenting ceremony and the amaranth beret

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At the Centro Addestramento Paracadutismo (CAPAR) in Pisa, a solemn ceremony was held to award the Military Parachutist Certificate and Amaranth Basque to 220 new paratroopers from the Brigata Folgore. Among them, as many as 217 Volunteers on Initial Infancy Infantry (VFI) completed the intense training course, a fundamental moment for official entry into the Airborne Corps. At the ...

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General C.A. Luciano Antonio Portolano appointed new Chief of Defence Staff

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The Council of Ministers, at the proposal of Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, has decided on the appointment of General Luciano Antonio Portolano as the new Chief of Defence Staff. As of 4 October 2024, General Portolano will officially take the place of Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone. Lieutenant General Luciano Portolano began his ...

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17 September 2009 - 17 September 2024: remembering the fallen in Kabul

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17 September 2009 will remain engraved in the collective memory as one of the most tragic days for the Folgore Parachute Brigade. In a suicide attack in Kabul, six brave paratroopers lost their lives, leaving an indelible void in the hearts of their families and comrades. In Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, at 12:10 local time (9:40 in ...

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Change at the top of the Savoia Cavalry, Col. Giandomenico Di Spirito is the new commander

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At the Beraudo barracks in Pralormo, a solemn ceremony was held on Friday 13 September, during which Colonel Roberto Forlani handed over command of the glorious 'Savoia Cavalry' Regiment (3rd) to Colonel Giandomenico Di Spirito. The event was held in conjunction with the celebrations for the historic Battle of Isbuschensky. The ceremony, presided over by ...

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Why the Folgore under COMFOTER is more than just a reorganisation - brigatafolgore.net

Because the Folgore under COMFOTER is more than just a reorganisation

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As we wrote last month in this article, as of 2 September, the Brigata Paracadutisti Folgore officially came under the direct control of COMFOTER (Comando delle Forze Operative Terrestri). This decision marks a crucial change in the organisation of the Italian Army, not only in terms of hierarchical management, but above all for the operational effectiveness of the Parachute Brigade. The elimination ...

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Complex NATO exercise for the Folgore, Saber Junction 2024 concluded in Germany

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The multinational exercise Saber Junction 2024, which saw the participation of 210 paratroopers from the Folgore Parachute Brigade at the Hohenfels training area in Germany, came to a successful conclusion. The event, coordinated by the 173rd US Airborne Brigade, involved around 4,500 military personnel from 11 nations, all NATO members and partners of the Airborne ...

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German parachutists train with the Folgore: compatibility between the EPC-C parachute and the A400M aircraft tested - brigatafolgore.net

German paratroopers train with the Folgore: compatibility between the EPC-C parachute and the A400M aircraft tested

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At the Parachute Training Centre of the Folgore Parachute Brigade, a significant cooperation activity with a delegation of the 31st Parachute Regiment of the 1st Parachute Brigade of the Rapid Reaction Division of the German Armed Forces was concluded. The aim of the meeting was to verify the compatibility of the EPC-C parachute, which is used by the 'Folgore', ...

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Change at the top of Special Forces: General Manzone new COMFOSE Commander

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On 5 September, the solemn ceremony marking the handover of command of the Italian Army Special Forces (COMFOSE) was held at the Comprensorio Militare 'Lt. MOVM Dario Vitali' in Pisa. Brigadier Parachutist General Andrea Vicari officially handed over the baton to Alpine Parachutist Brigadier General Marco Manzone. The handover ...

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How to request a duplicate military parachutist licence and personal jump booklet - brigatafolgore.net

New procedure for requesting a duplicate military parachutist licence and personal jump booklet

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Have you lost your military skydiving licence and/or jump booklet? No worries, just submit a request directly to the CAPAR (Parachute Training Centre, formerly SMIPAR) in Pisa and you will have your duplicate. Let's now see case by case the procedure to follow, from September 2024 the procedure has been slightly modified as regards the ...

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