More than 20 nations gathered in Germany to take part in the large-scale multinational artillery exercise “Dynamic Front 25”, one of the most significant training activities in the NATO context for land artillery. Organized in collaboration with the US 56th Artillery Command and USAREUR-AF (United States Army Europe and Africa), the exercise took place […]
At the “Rugiadi” barracks in Livorno, Lieutenant Colonel Paratrooper Davide Piantanida handed over the leadership 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 […]
As expected, by virtue of an outstanding career in the service of the nation and the international community, the former Commander of the Folgore Parachute Brigade (2017-2019), Rodolfo Sganga, has been appointed Army Corps General. Who is Rodolfo Sganga, the "total" Military Commander who was drafted in 1987 and subsequently attended the 169th Course of the Modena Military Academy. Promoted to Second Lieutenant [...]
The last Italian Commander to leave Afghanistan in 2021, together with his Paratroopers, in a noisy silence. A career dedicated to national and international security at the Command of all airborne units, from the Parachute Platoon as a young Lieutenant at the 187th Regiment, to the Command of the 186th Parachute Regiment Folgore as a Colonel. As of yesterday, 23 October 2024, [...]
Today, 23 October 2024, the Parachute Training Centre (CAPAR) in Pisa was the scene of a solemn and emotionally-charged celebration: the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of El-Alamein, in conjunction with the Parachute Specialty Day and the change of command of the Brigade. The Gamerra barracks, packed with thousands of Paratroopers in service and on leave, [...].
On the occasion of the celebrations for the Anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein, the traditional aviolation of the War Flags of the Folgore Parachute Brigade units took place at the Altopascio drop zone. The event, rich in symbolism and history, was attended by the Commander of the Brigade, Brigadier General Massimiliano Mongillo, who led the [...]
In an increasingly tense international context, with winds of war blowing overwhelmingly at the gates of Europe (and beyond), the need to maintain Armed Forces ready to respond to large-scale crises is more urgent than ever. In this scenario, the Folgore Parachute Brigade continues to refine its operational capabilities, especially for [...]
The month of September saw the paratroopers of the 183rd "Nembo" regiment engaged in an intensive training cycle in the Monte Romano (VT) area, 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 reinforcing forces (augmentees), preparing them [...].
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 [...]
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 [...]
