ZONA PARACA, the Social Network for Paratroopers of the Folgore from Every Era

After years of development, ZONA PARACA is finally ready to take off as an independent project. Initially integrated for development purposes into our platform BrigataFolgore.net, this social network was created to bring together Paratroopers of the Brigata Folgore from every era and generation in a single digital space. Now, with its own identity and evolved functionalities, ZONA PARACA, accessible at www.zonaparaca.com, is ready to become, completely free of charge, a point of reference for Italian Paratroopers.

A Completely Italian Project

Created and self-financed by the Italian digital services company Leonardo Network S.r.l. (www.leonardonetwork.eu), based in Gavorrano in the province of Grosseto, ZONA PARACA has no official ties with the Brigata Paracadutisti Folgore, the Italian Army, or other military institutions and associations, but it reflects the patriotic spirit and strong sense of belonging to the airborne troops specialty. Leonardo Network, already known for its website creation, app, and cybersecurity services on the national and international scene, developed this platform to offer Paratroopers a virtual meeting point and unite in a single database the maroon berets of every era, often fragmented among various groups and social networks.

A Place Dedicated to the Paratroopers of Italy

On ZONA PARACA, paratroopers can meet, exchange memories, and keep alive the esprit de corps that unites them. Registration is simple: just enter a username, an email, and a password. Subsequently, it is possible to complete the profile with additional details such as battle name, brevet number, cohort, unit, and company. These fields are optional, and the user can decide which information to make visible.

ZONA PARACA offers numerous features to facilitate connection among paratroopers:

• Fotofolgore: Allows uploading and sharing photos with other members.
• Advanced Search: You can easily find other paratroopers based on cohort, course, unit, or brevet number.
• Friend Request: Users can connect and make friends with each other.
• Interest Groups: It is possible to create or join thematic groups and invite other users to participate.
• Posts and Comments: Users can share updates and comment on other members' posts.
• Internal Chat: ZONA PARACA also includes a messenger-style chat that allows real-time conversations between members, offering a smooth and immediate interaction experience.

The Paratrooper Search, the Heart of ZONA PARACA

One of the strengths of ZONA PARACA is its advanced search function, designed to facilitate connection among Paratroopers of the Folgore from all generations. The platform offers the possibility to find a paratrooper using a series of filters that allow for highly specific and targeted searches. Users can search among profiles based on various criteria, including:

• Cohort or Course: You can find other Paratroopers by selecting the same cohort or course.
• Company and Unit: The search also allows filtering by company or unit, to find those who served in the same operational units.
• Year of Enlistment or Discharge: It is possible to search for Paratroopers based on the year they enlisted or were discharged.
• Rank Achieved in Service: If you wish to find a Paratrooper who achieved a certain military rank, the platform allows you to apply this filter as well.

Thanks to these search options, ZONA PARACA becomes an essential tool for finding and reconnecting with fellow comrades-in-arms.

The Arrival of Mobile and Tablet Applications

By the end of the year, ZONA PARACA will take another step forward with the launch of apps for Android and iOS, making access and participation in the community even easier from mobile devices.

Data Security and Privacy

One of the fundamental aspects of ZONA PARACA is the attention to privacy. Users have full control over the information to be made visible, with the possibility to choose between different visibility options for each profile data. It is also possible to set the account as "Private", allowing only friends to view profile details and activities.

All personal data is stored within the European Community, in compliance with current regulations, under the responsibility of Leonardo Network S.r.l.. No information is shared with third parties. It is possible to request a complete export of one's data or delete one's account at any time.

Conclusion

ZONA PARACA is much more than just a social network: it is a platform that strengthens the bonds among the paratroopers of the Folgore, offering them a space where they can share experiences and memories, and keep alive the esprit de corps that unites them.