Afghanistan: visit by the IOC Commander

(To Resolute Support)
29/08/19

On Tuesday, a visit to the Italian military contingent in Afghanistan was held by the commander of the Interforce Operational Command (COI), Air Division General Nicola Lanza de Cristoforis. The activity, aimed at updating on the progress of the Mission, took place first in Kabul, headquarters of the NATO Resolute Support Headquarters (RS HQ), and then in Herat, headquarters of the TAAC-W Command.

In Kabul the senior officer was greeted by the deputy commander of RS e Italian Senior National Representative, Army Corps General Salvatore Camporeale, and visited the two bases where the Italian military operate: Camp RS, headquarters of NATO RS HQ, and the Headquarters Kabul International Airport (HKIA). At RS HQ General Lanza de Cristoforis had a office call with the general Camporeale and visited the Combined Joint Operational Center (CJOC), the operations room that oversees all RS operations in the Afghan area.

"I bring you the greeting from the Chief of Defense" - so general Lanza de Cristoforis made his debut meeting the Italian staff - "A special thanks goes to your families, who with their fundamental support allow you to operate at your best here, far from them, during a moment of 'historic' search for solutions for the Afghan people".

The activity then continued in Herat, at Camp Arena, where the visiting authority met with Brigadier General Giovanni Parmiggiani, commander of the TAAC-W, currently leading the “Pozzuolo del Friuli” cavalry brigade. Here the commander of the IOC was informed about the activities that the Italian contingent carries out in support of the Afghan Defense and Security Forces.

"I find the continuity of passion, enthusiasm and dedication of the many who have given everything here and sometimes even themselves". He wanted to underline the commander of the IOC who, after signing the honor roll, concluded the Afghan visit and returned to his homeland.