On August 26, the changeover ceremony of the Task Group "FENICE" took place during which the men of the Task Group on the 5th AVES regiment base "RIGEL" took over from those of the Task Group on the 7th AVES regiment base "VEGA".
The representatives of the nations participating in the TAAC-W Command participated in the short but heartfelt ceremony, in compliance with anti-Covid19 measures.
During the farewell speech, ten. with the. Tonon stated: "I am proud of you, you have represented Italy at its best and you can be proud of what you have done and how you have done it!"; he subsequently brought best wishes to the ten. with the. They lynch with the certainty that he will be the right guide for his men.
Intense activity carried out by the Task Group in the Afghan skies with UH 90A, A 129 D “Mangusta” aircraft and RQ-7CH "Shadow" drones, more than 1100 flights carried out to ensure the safety of the mission.
From 11 August the command of the TAAC-W (Train Advise and Assist - West) was taken over by the Multinational Land Force on an Alpine Brigade base Julia under the orders of Brigadier General Alberto Vezzoli.
The NATO "Resolute Support" mission is made up of military personnel from 39 nations, with the aim of contributing to the training, assistance and advice in favor of Afghan institutions and security forces, in order to make them self-sufficient and capable to independently provide for the protection of the country and its citizens.
The Italian contribution, expressed with personnel and means of the Army, Air Force, Navy and Carabinieri, has so far allowed the western region of Afghanistan to reach among the highest safety and development standards in the country.
