Today, at the Marshals School of the Air Force / Viterbo Airport Command, the solemn oath ceremony of the 22nd normal course for marshals "Chiron 2 °" was held.
The ceremony, held in the presence of the civil, religious and military authorities of the City of Viterbo and the parents of the sworn students, was presided over by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, air squad general Alberto Rosso. Also present were the commander of the Schools and the Third Air Region, general of the air squad Aurelio Colagrande, and the chief president of the non-commissioned officers, graduates and troops, first lieutenant Donato Chiarello.
During the event, held in compliance with the containment measures of the COVID-19 emergency, the blessing of the course pennant was very suggestive Chiron 2nd - carried out by his Excellency Msgr. Lino Fumagalli, bishop of Viterbo - as well as the moment of "I swear!", Emphasized by the overflight of Eurofighter 2000 aircraft Typhoon of the 4th flock of Grosseto, engaged in a training mission on the skies of Tuscia.
"The oath is not just a symbolic fact but a real choice of life". These are the opening words of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, general of the air squad Alberto Rosso, in his speech. Then addressing the students who have sworn allegiance to the homeland, he continued: "Loyalty, respect, discipline, honor, duty: these are the principles embodied in the formula of the Oath itself and fundamental elements of the status of us soldiers, dedicated with humility, professionalism and self-denial to the good of the community. Know how to make it an authentic source of inspiration to which anchoring oneself in the service and missions that our country will call us to carry out, even and above all in times of difficulty. "
The commander of the Marshals School and of Viterbo Airport, Colonel Moroni, in his speech said: "Today you are about to undertake a significant commitment to our wonderful country in a solemn form. Life teaches us that only through serious, constant and determined commitment can we aspire to solve every difficulty and reach the set objectives. firmness and do not be intimidated by the difficulties you will encounter, because opportunities can arise in the midst of difficulties. You students therefore have the honor and the burden to commit and take advantage of every moment to prepare yourself to provide the necessary contribution to the community ".
The 22 course students marshals, incorporated at the Marshals School of the Air Force / Viterbo Airport Command about a year ago (24 September 2019), it is made up of 109 visitors. Of these, 105 attend three-year degree courses in Political Sciences and International Relations at the University of Tuscia and 4 follow nursing courses at the branch of Viterbo of the University of Rome "La Sapienza".
