11/05/18  |  Missions
Kosovo: Spring Hurricane exercise for the MNBG-W
The maneuvering battalion of the Multinational Battle Group West conducted an evacuation drill of personnel belonging to the JRD-South (Joint Regional Detachment). The...
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09/05/18  |  Missions
Afghanistan: exercise for the safety of polling stations
With the raid of the Afghan security forces inside a hypothetical polling station, the release of the hostages held by the terrorists and the securing of the area ...
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07/05/18  |  Missions
Lebanon: a plaque inaugurated in memory of Jimmy
The inauguration ceremony of the plaque dedicated to Jimmy, the dog of the Army canine unit, took place at the UNIFIL Sector West Command. General Paolo ...
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04/05/18  |  Missions
NATO mission in Estonia of enchanced Air Policing "Baltic Eagle" concluded
With a solemn ceremony held in the military base of Ämari, in Estonia, the "Baltic Eagle" mission, which saw men and women, officially ended after four months ...
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03/05/18  |  Missions
Iraq: Successfully completed the Squad Leader course
The instructors of the Italian Army have successfully concluded the Squad Leader Skills Development Course (SLSDC) in favor of the Iraqi Security Forces of the Region ...
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01/05/18  |  Missions
Kosovo: the "Silver Saber 2018 - 1" exercise ended
In the presence of the KFOR commander, Major General Salvatore Cuoci, the Silver Saber 2018 - 1 exercise, one of the most complex and ...
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27/04/18  |  Missions
The Iraqi premier visits the dam of Mosul
On the day of the 25 April 2018, Iraqi Prime Minister Haydar al-'Abadi visited the Mosul dam. The prime minister, landed at the base of Mosul Dam, was ...
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24/04/18  |  Missions
Sea Guardian: Espero ship joins the operation
The frigate Espero of the Italian Navy started the 23 April from the Naval Base of Taranto, to participate in the NATO Sea Guardian operation. The ship will reach ...
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24/04/18  |  Missions
Ship Alghero will sail to Port Mahon with other NATO force ships, to officially join the mine countermeasure group
The Alghero minesweeper of the Italian Navy left yesterday from the naval base of La Spezia with destination Mahon Port (...
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20/04/18  |  Missions
The Italian contingent of the Multinational Battle Group West on a mission to Kosovo supports school facilities
The Multinational Battle Group West (MNBG-W) under Italian leadership, based on the 185th Paratrooper Artillery Regiment ...
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19/04/18  |  Missions
Djibouti: air riflemen to protect the Italian base
The air riflemen of the 16th Wing "Protection of the Forces" of the Air Force, based in Martina Franca (...
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19/04/18  |  Missions
Qatar: General Graziano visits General Al Ghanim
General Claudio Graziano's visit to Qatar ended today. Two days during which the chief of staff ...
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18/04/18  |  Missions
Mali: continuous training for the FAM
Both theoretical and practical training in favor of the Kati training complex in Mali has come to life ...
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17/04/18  |  Missions
Lebanon: brigade Folgore cedes Unifil command to the Julia brigade
Brigadier General Rodolfo Sganga, commander of the Folgore paratroop brigade, has ...
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17/04/18  |  Missions
Operation Atalanta: training between the Margottini and Patiño ships
The multi-mission frigate Carlo Margottini, engaged in the Indian Ocean at the helm of the Atalanta operation and headquarters of the ...
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11/04/18  |  Missions
Lebanon: Italian Blue Helmets meet Houla's children
The Italian soldiers of the UNIFIL mission have received in recent days at the Mission Command about ...
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09/04/18  |  Missions
Iraq: the commander of the US Army Corps of Engineers visits the "Praesidium" Task Force
General Todd T. Semonite, chief of engineers and commanding general of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), ...
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06/04/18  |  Missions
Horn of Africa: Italy takes command at sea of ​​the anti-piracy operation Atalanta
Yesterday in Djibouti, the European Multi Mission Frigate (FREMM) "Carlo Margottini" took on the role of Flag Ship of the ...
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05/04/18  |  Missions
Afghanistan: specialization courses to ensure the self-protection of forces and the protection of civilians
In recent days, the soldiers of the Italian contingent on a mission in Afghanistan have completed the course of ...
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05/04/18  |  Missions
Kosovo: first Interagency NGOS Meeting at MNBG-W
The first "Intergency NGOs Meeting" was held yesterday at the headquarters of "Villaggio Italia" with the aim of ...
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Tribute (due) to the 80th "Roma" infantry who takes leave with honor

Well, yes, we are now used to witnessing the closure of the barracks and perhaps even a little to burying the long history of the departments, a phenomenon which however does not erase the memories. It also touched...

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"Il Signor Parolini" (ninth part)

The baked chicken, as expected, had lived up to its reputation, consolidating, where needed, the undisputed culinary mastery of Gastone, chief ...

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Backchannels and fireworks: US mediation behind Iranian retaliation on Israel?
As announced by the Iranian regime, the announced retaliation for the (unannounced) attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on 1 April 2024 which led to the death of...
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Letters to Defense Online: "Carabinieri and sinking of the Garibaldi"
Mine is not meant to be a sterile controversy but after more than thirty years of wearing the uniform I consider it a "fair" controversy. Decisions regarding the size and composition of forces...
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