Yesterday they swore allegiance to the Republic, on the parade ground of the "DUCA" Barracks, 400 Volunteers in One Year Fixed (VFP1) of the 85 ° voluntary training regiment (RAV) "VERONA", under the command of the commander, Colonel Alessio Gabriele Degortes ,.
The men and women of 1 ° 2018 Block, shouted their "THE JURY!", In the presence of the War Flag of the Regiment and in the presence of the commander of the Infantry School, general of division Massimo Mingiardi, and of the commander of the Center Volunteer Training, Brigadier General Giuseppe Faraglia.
The ceremony saw the participation of the highest military and civil authorities of the Verona area, including the dott. Vincenzo Santoro, president of the Verona Military Court. Besides 2000 relatives and friends of the jurors, who came from all over Italy, they also wanted to be close to their loved ones on this day so full of meaning.
"Be proud of your choice of life - said Colonel Degortes, in his speech - "appreciate it, live it with passion and defend it from anyone who questions it". General Mingiardi, in congratulating the volunteers, also wanted to address their families "Thank you for having exemplified your children and entrusting them to us. - he stressed - Be proud of the choice of your boys and girls!"
The formative process of the Volunteers in 1 fixed year (VFP1), arrived in Verona last 7 June, will have the total duration of 11 weeks and then, finally, assigned to the operational departments throughout the country. The oath ideally represents, for the volunteers, the end of the first part of the basic course and the beginning of the second one, more dedicated to practical and professional activities.
