Change to the Command of the 185 ° art. par. "Thunderbolt"

(To Army Majority State)
31/08/18

Yesterday afternoon, at the “Romano” Barracks, in the presence of the commander of the “Folgore” paratroopers brigade, General Rodolfo Sganga, the leadership of the 185th “FOLGORE” parachute artillery regiment took place.

The exchange ceremony between the transferor commander, Colonel Ettore Gagliardi and the incoming commander, Colonel Mauro Bruschi, culminated with the passage of the Flag of War of the department, formal deed of transfer, occurred in the presence of numerous civil and military authorities, including the deputy mayor of the City of Bracciano, dott. Luca Testini and the representatives of the ANPd'I Combatting Associations. and ANART.I.

The colonel Gagliardi, during his speech, briefly summarized the long and intense period spent at the helm of the "Yellow Devils", highlighting efforts and achievements achieved by his paratroopers and expressing words of profound gratitude for the unconditional commitment and extraordinary professionalism shown during almost 4 years of work.

General Sganga also underlined the dedication of the men and women of the Unit, complimenting the excellent results achieved both at home and abroad, under the leadership of Colonel Gagliardi, who, after the period of command, will hold a prestigious position within the General Staff of Defense.

The 185th "Folgore" paratrooper artillery regiment, from the reconstitution in the Bracciano headquarters as a "fire support" unit of the paratrooper brigade, which took place on 1 July 2013, participated with its own components and operational assets in all home operations. land security and the main international Missions, ultimately supplying the core of the Multinational Battle Group West (MNBG-W) in Kosovo, as part of the “Joint Enterprise” operation.