Twelve shots with a single objective, to introduce the Air Force. This morning, at the National Library of Rome, with the presentation of the Aeronautica Militare 2016 calendar, month after month, from different angles, the essence of an organization committed tirelessly to guarantee a primary asset for the country was discovered. its safety.
The event was entirely dedicated to young people in order to promote the values of democracy, starting from knowledge of the Constitution and the "Culture of Defense". It was the journalist of TG1 Francesco Giorgino who conducted the presentation of the calendar, chaired by the Chief of Defense Staff, General Claudio Graziano and by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Air Force General Pasquale Preziosa.
From the Frecce Tricolori to the air rescue, passing through space and sport, through stories of daily life and experiences of testimonials of the Armed Force, the Air Force has told itself.
"This calendar is a dissemination tool that, through the force of penetration and the immediacy of suggestive images, offers a glimpse of the extraordinary work done by the men and women of the Air Force: a" team that flies "at the service of the community ". General Graziano said during his speech, adding that "the Air Force operates" all-time ", 24 hours on 24, 365 days a year, guaranteeing, together with the other Armed Forces, the defense of the country and its interests vital. "
"A year dedicated to the safety of our citizens and for safety we have to work every day". With these words, General Preziosa summarized the meaning of the Arma Azzurra Calendar, underlining "the great teamwork behind the daily work of the men and women of the Air Force to protect a primary asset such as the safety of the Country". Then addressing the young people present, he exhorted them to believe in their dreams "because through dreams we realize ourselves and the future of the nation".
