The commander of the SVTAM, Colonel Roberto Leo, after greeting all those present, addressed the students of the "Zeus" course which saw the completion of the training process by which they were trained in military life and where the task of the school it was to “transmit the sound principles of loyalty, honesty and fidelity, trying to make people understand, even if in a short time, the meaning of team spirit, sense of belonging and sacrifice”; fundamental values because "today, the air force needs active professionals who are able to anticipate any solicitation", said the commander, wishing the young airmen to "have the courage to try to fly in front of problems by solving them before making them appear" .
Following the solemn and ritual formula of the oath, the general from Cormio intervened, than after having thanked for the precious and meaningful presence the authorities, the gonfalons of the province and the city of Taranto as well as the labari of the combatant and weapon associations honored the institute flag as a "fundamental emblem of those ethical and moral values that distinguish all those belonging to the armed force, a continuous source of inspiration for our work" and therefore recalled, as already done by Colonel Leo, all those that for the flag they have sacrificed their lives by giving a special thought to the fallen of Ghedi's 6 ° Stormo, "whose memory will always remain alive and indelible".
Finally, at the end of the speech, General da Cormio, after underlining the importance of the oath taken in which everyone "has chosen, assuming responsibilities and duties, to serve the State with loyalty, generosity and a spirit of service", wished to thank relatives and family members present who "with attention and love, have guided and accompanied, with their values and their education, their children in their growth" and who on this day "share, with deserved pride and emotion, such an important moment in their lives" .
The 376 students VFP1 of the 19 ° course "Zeus" represent the winners of the "2 ° incorporation" of the public competition which took place at the school facilities which, in addition to being a body in charge of training and training the troop personnel of the AM is responsible for the selective and attitudinal activities of volunteers in fixed stops coming from civil life.
Source: AM Troop Volunteers School - Taranto - cap. Francesco Fanigliulo
