The Italy-Scotland match of the 'Guinness Six Nations' tournament, held on Saturday 9 March at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, offered an emblematic example of how sport and national service can share common values and inspire society. The event saw a well-established synergy between the Italian Army and the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR), highlighting the potential [...]
The Military Academy recently inaugurated the exhibition "Check Point Pasta, Mogadishu 1993-2023", a photographic exhibition commemorating, on the occasion of its 30th anniversary, those who fell in the first great post-war military clash: the three Gold Medals for Military Valour Parachutist Pasquale Baccaro, Sgt. Maj. Incursor Par. Stefano Paolicchi and Second Lieutenant Andrea Millevoi. The event not only honours the [...]
Parachute Lieutenant General Carmine Masiello, who recently took office as Chief of Staff of the Army (EMS), recently carried out institutional visits to the 'E. Bianchi' Barracks and the 'Arpaia' Barracks, the headquarters of the Army Logistics Command (COMLOG) and the Command for Training, Specialisation and Doctrine of the Armed Forces (COMFORDOT), respectively. During the visits, [...]
The Italian Army strengthens its operational capabilities in arctic environments, taking significant steps forward in enhancing its operational capabilities in extreme cold conditions, thanks to the direct involvement of the 2nd Regiment Alpini of the Taurinense Alpine Brigade in a recent Cold Weather Operations. The initiative is part of a broader project that aims to [...]
Paratrooper Lieutenant General Carmine Masiello, Chief of Staff, recently met with personnel employed in the Lazio-Abruzzo Group, in the context of Operation Safe Roads conducted by the Army. During the meeting, Brigadier General “Aquila 1” Massimiliano Mongillo, Commander of the Lazio-Abruzzo Group, as well as Commander of the Paratrooper Brigade Folgore, provided an update on the situation […]
The recent suspension, for 11 months with immediate effect, of Major General Roberto Vannacci from his role as Chief of Staff of COMFOTER has triggered a series of reflections and immediate operational needs. The decision, taken by Defence Minister Crosetto and linked to the publication of the book "Il mondo al contrario", means that the [...]
The exercise "ERMES 1/24", coordinated by the Operational Forces Command North and oriented to the preparation of the next deployment units in the NATO enhanced Vigilance Activity (e-VA) mission in Bulgaria, has ended. In particular, the 132nd land artillery regiment "Ariete" conducted the activity at the Cellina Meduna training area. During the exercise, a Command Post was simulated [...].
Army Parachutist General "Aquila 1" Carmine Masiello is officially in command of the Army. On a day marked by profound respect and solemnity, the 'Abba' barracks in the 'Cecchignola' military district was the setting for the important change of leadership of the Italian Army General Staff. General Pietro Serino handed over the baton to his parigrade Carmine [...].
Folgore paratrooper in combat on 10 June 2009 near Bala Morghab, Afghanistan
In the solemn setting of the Great Hall of the Milan Teulié Military School, a lectio magistralis of particular importance was held, focusing on ethics and artificial intelligence, offering educational value and reflection in a military training context. The protagonist of the meeting was Professor Paolo Benanti, an eminent figure from the academic and religious world, as well as President [...].
