Folgore paratrooper in combat on 10 June 2009 near Bala Morghab, Afghanistan
On 19 February, the municipality of Faenza was the scene of a delicate operation, the clearance of a remnant of war dating back to the Second World War. The specialists of the 8th Engineer Paratrooper Regiment 'Folgore' of the Italian Army handled the operation with professionalism and precision, underlining the importance of civil security in post-war contexts. The discovery was due to a [...]
On an emotionally charged day, the Parachute Training Centre in Pisa hosted the closing ceremony of the 85th Parachute Course on Friday 16 February, marking a significant moment for 177 new parachutists, including 154 Volunteers on Initial Ference (VFI), who received the prestigious amaranth beret, a symbol of courage, skill and dedication. [...]
The Italian government has written a new page in the history of the Armed Forces by appointing Army General Carmine Masiello as the new Chief of Staff of the Army. The appointment marks the first time in 83 years, since 1941, that an officer from the specialty of paratroopers has reached the highest position in the Italian Army. [...]
In a solemn international context, the paratroopers of the Folgore Parachute Brigade handed over command of the Italian contingent in Hungary to the 'Aosta' Brigade. This handover marks the end of six months of Italian command within the NATO mission "eVA-enhanced Vigilance Activity", under the leadership of the 183rd Parachute Regiment "Nembo" from Pistoia. The handover ceremony [...]
The tenth Annual International Airborne Commanders Conference (AIACC) was recently held at the prestigious Citadelle de Québec in Canada, an event of international importance attended by military delegations from thirteen countries. Among the participants, the presence of the 'Folgore' Parachute Brigade representing Italy stood out, confirming the strategic importance and [...]
According to Wikipedia under the heading Paratrooper "... the paratrooper is a particular unit of many armies trained to drop behind enemy lines in order to carry out both air assault and interdiction and sabotage operations." . Being a military paratrooper is undoubtedly the dream of many young people who are entering or want to [...].
Italy is approaching a historic moment, a moment that paratroopers of all ages have waited 83 long years for. General of the Army Corps Carmine Masiello, currently serving as sub-chief of the defence staff, has emerged as the leading candidate for appointment as chief of staff of the Italian army. The [...]
