Parachutist Officer Roberto Vergori has been promoted to Division General. Born in 1971, formerly Commander of the Folgore Parachute Brigade (Eagle 1 from 2021 to 2023), he began his career at the Modena Military Academy in 1990. Course Leader of the 172nd "Character", he served in various Command positions both in the Folgore and within the Italian Army, culminating [...]
In a significant moment for the technological evolution of the Armed Forces, Parachute Major General Carmine Masiello, Chief of Staff of the Army, recently participated in a demonstration of the 'IMPERIO' Command and Control system. The event took place at the Experimentation and Operational Integration Department of Ce.Si.Va, highlighting the relevance of the transformation [...]
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 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 [...]
Folgore paratrooper in combat on 10 June 2009 near Bala Morghab, Afghanistan
After three years of service, Lieutenant General Pietro Serino concluded his term as Chief of Staff of the Italian Army. In a farewell ceremony, General Serino met with the military and civilian personnel of the Summit Commands and Departments where he had served over the years. During these [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
