Change in command of the "Sassari" brigade

(To Army Majority State)
06/09/21

This morning, at the "Red devils" club of the "Alberto La Marmora" barracks, in Sassari, in the presence of the commander of the "Acqui" division, division general Nicola Terzano, the alternation ceremony at the top of the "Sassari brigade" took place ”Between Colonel Giuseppe Levato and Brigadier General Giuseppe Bossa.

The ceremony, organized in compliance with anti-Covid regulations, saw the participation of the mayor of Sassari, Gian Vittorio Campus, of a representation of military and civil personnel of the brigade command and, connected by videoconference, of the commanders of the dependent regiments.

Having had the privilege of commanding the legendary "Sassari" in the rank of colonel - Colonel Levato began in his farewell speech - it was not only the fulfillment of a dream that is worth an entire career, but also a priceless professional and human experience.

Colonel Levato, former deputy commander of the "Sassari" and of the detachment of the brigade during the period in which the unit was deployed on a mission abroad, underlined the great professionalism of the "Sassari": soldiers always up to their solid traditions, protagonists in peacekeeping missions abroad and, at home, as part of the "Safe roads" operation, to ensure the safety of citizens through surveillance services and patrol activities in competition and jointly with the Police Forces aimed at control of the territory, the fight against crime and the prevention of terrorist attacks.

The transferring commander also recalled the strong synergy with the island's institutions in support of the population, especially on the occasion of disasters of exceptional scale and urgency, such as in the case of the serious hydrogeological emergency that hit Bitti last November and the support provided. to the regional health service in the fight against and prevention of the pandemic.

It is for me an honor, a privilege and a source of immense pride to assume the command of the "dimonios", were the first words of General Bossa, who paid a respectful homage to the war flags of the regiments, symbol of the honor of the unit, its traditions, its history and the memory of its fallen. It is to the latter and to fellow soldiers injured in the fulfillment of duty, Bossa said that my moving thought goes. I feel a deep sense of responsibility for the difficult task that I am called to carry out, but I assure from now on all my commitment to honor this prestigious assignment that I will carry out with humility and strong determination., concluded the new commander of the "Sassari" brigade.

In his speech, the commander of the "Acqui" division highlighted the important results achieved by the brigade, acknowledging the great commitment and professionalism expressed by all the staff and by the captains at various levels. Being ready for any mission - concluded Terzano - born from the perseverance in training and from the strong spirit of body that binds the "Sassarini".

Finally, General Terzano thanked Colonel Levato for his commitment, the spirit of service and the leadership shown in every circumstance and wished the incoming commander the best fortunes for the period of command that awaits him.

For General Bossa, this is a return to the ranks of the "Sassari", having commanded between 2017 and 2018, in the rank of colonel, the 5th sapper engineers regiment of Macomer and the detachment of the brigade during its use in Afghanistan in the scope of the "Resolute support" mission.