Change of Command at the 184th Command and Tactical Support Unit “Nembo”

At the “Rugiadi” barracks in Livorno, Lieutenant Colonel Paratrooper Davide Piantanida handed over the command of the 184th Command and Tactical Support Unit (RCST) Paratroopers “Nembo” to Lieutenant Colonel Paratrooper Mirko Antonio De Mitri. Present at the ceremony were the Commander of the Paratroopers Brigade “Folgore”, Brigadier General Federico Bernacca, local military and civilian authorities, and representatives of Veterans and Armed Associations.

During his year of command, Lieutenant Colonel Piantanida led the 184th RCST in a series of operational missions in Italy and abroad. Among these were the international operations “Miasit” in Libya, “Eutm” in Somalia, “Misin” in Niger, and “Forward Land Forces” in Hungary. Nationally, the Unit contributed to the security of the cities of Livorno and Rome through Operation “Strade Sicure”.

The year 2024 was one of great recognition for the 184th RCST, which received honorary citizenship from the municipalities of Filottrano in the Marche and Oppido Mamertina in Calabria. These honorary citizenships represent a tribute to the heroic deeds of the 184th Infantry Regiment “Nembo” during World War II, in which its men distinguished themselves for courage and dedication.

In his farewell speech, Lieutenant Colonel Piantanida thanked all the personnel of the Unit for their commitment and determination, acknowledging the importance of each one's contribution in overcoming the operational and training challenges faced. He highlighted how, in moments of difficulty, the best qualities of the Paratroopers and their dedication to the Unit and Italy emerge.

The 184th RCST “Nembo” is a crucial unit within the Paratroopers Brigade “Folgore”. Thanks to its technical expertise in the field of communications and operational support, the Unit is an integral part of the Italian Army's ability to respond promptly to emergency situations and operate in complex contexts.