Today October 1, at the end of 86 days of Education Campaign in the western Mediterranean, the Atlantic and the North Sea, after reaching 9 seaside cities, including 4 capitals, ship Vespucci and the course Ateires they returned to Livorno.
Having left three months ago with the fear of what awaited them, the now 2 ^ class students have returned to the port of departure, more aware of what it means to be "sailors" and ready to face the challenges that await them in the path that will lead them to be Navy officers.
To welcome ship Vespucci, the commander of the Navy Schools, team admiral Salvatore Ruzittu, who had already greeted the students on the day of departure. Same faces but more proud looks, for having overcome those physical and psychological limits that could so frighten those who, for the first time, would have to face the sea.
As fascinating as it was to get to know new countries, new cities, life on board and the sea, it was all the more enriching to have faced and better known oneself, one's limits and capabilities. Thus ended the first part of the training and training cycle already begun in the Naval Academy.
Unforgettable in the personal history of every single student, and indelible in the history of the Navy, was the birth of the course Ateires. The choice of the name will characterize the identity, spirit and mission of each individual student.
The indomitable and inflexibility, preserved in the chosen name, will distinguish the personality in charge of the course, respecting the most important values of the Navy, internalized during the course Vespucci 85th education campaign aboard Vespucci ship.
On the quay, the students found the moved faces of family and friends who, even if they were far away, shared with them the magic moment experienced.
