03/04/24  |  Missions
Poland: Colonel Gianluigi Colucci takes over from Colonel Antonio Vergallo in command of the Air Task Force 4th Wing
In recent days, the turnover ceremony in command of the Air Task Force 4th Wing White Eagle II took place between Colonel Gianluigi Colucci (incoming) and ...
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03/04/24  |  Terra
The 2024 edition of the Cimic Tactical Operator Course has ended
The 2024 edition of the CIMIC Tactical Operator Course (CTOC...) concluded in recent days at the Mario Fiore barracks in Motta di Livenza, headquarters of the multinational CIMIC group.
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03/04/24  |  Terra
Charlie amphibious qualification course completed
The 15th "Charlie" amphibious qualification course for the staff of the departments of the "Pozzuolo del Friuli" brigade has concluded at the "Serenissima" lagoon regiment...
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02/04/24  |  Seaside
The San Marco marine brigade and the third naval division visiting STRIKFORNATO
Monday 25 March 2024, the commander of the third naval division, rear admiral Michele Orini, and the commander of the San Marco marine brigade, rear admiral Massimiliano...
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01/04/24  |  Seaside
The Bettica patrol vessel provides technical assistance to merchant units in distress in the Atlantic Ocean
In the late morning of March 30, 2024, the Navy patrol vessel Bettica, patrolling the waters of the Gulf of Guinea as part of the anti-piracy operation...
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01/04/24  |  History
The ships of the Marine Nationale: the Dunkerque
The Dunkerque was the most important fast cruiser of the Marine Nationale of the class of the same name. It is worth remembering that the class included - in addition to Dunkirk - also...
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31/03/24  |  Heaven
The Air Force at the European Tactical Airlift Program Course
From 10 to 22 March, the ETAP-C 24-01 (European Tactical Airlift Program Course) advanced tactical transport course was held at the Zaragoza air base in Spain,...
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30/03/24  |  Terra
The “Cavalleggeri di Treviso” (28th) in training at Picchi di Pertegada
The "Cavalleggeri di Treviso" command and tactical support department (28th) conducted a night-time exercise activity in the Picchi di Pertegada (Udine) training area...
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30/03/24  |  Heaven
Exercises: the "Typhoon Flag 2024" completed in Gioia del Colle
The annual national exercise "... ended on Friday 29 March at the 36th wing of Gioia del Colle (Bari).
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30/03/24  |  Terra
CBRN exercise "White Poison 2024"
The CBRN exercise "White Poison 2024" concluded in recent days, which involved several units of the...
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30/03/24  |  Terra
Change in command of the “Friuli” Airmobile Brigade
It took place today, at the "Mameli" barracks, in the presence of the commander of the Army Aviation (AVES),...
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28/03/24  |  Terra
"Centauro 2024" concluded
The fire exercise called "Centauro 2024" conducted by the "Cavalleggeri di Lodi" regiment (15th) has ended,...
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28/03/24  |  Terra
"Genova Cavalleria" (4th) and "Lancieri di Novara" (5th) in training
The "Genova Cavalleria" regiment (4th) conducted a training activity in the Cellina-Meduna area that...
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28/03/24  |  Heaven
NATO allies strengthen training cooperation
On Monday (25 March 2024), twelve NATO allies (Belgium, Czechia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Montenegro,...
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27/03/24  |  Terra
"Hermes" tutorial
The "Hermes" exercise has just ended which saw the deployment, for the first time, in organic form, of the...
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27/03/24  |  Terra
The 185th RRAO remembers Sergeant Marracino who fell in Iraq
In recent days the 185th parachute reconnaissance target acquisition regiment "Folgore" (RRAO) honored the...
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27/03/24  |  Missions
Hungary: “Noble Imperat 24.1” exercise completed
In recent days, a complex exercise was concluded in which the contingents of the nations took part...
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27/03/24  |  Heaven
The ceremony for the "100+1" anniversary of the Armed Forces was celebrated in Guidonia
This morning, in Guidonia, at the New Competition Center of the Armed Forces, the anniversary of the "...
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27/03/24  |  Seaside
22nd law of armed conflict (LOAC) competition for military academies
From 18 to 22 March 2024, the city of Sanremo (IM) hosted the 22nd edition of the competition on Law...
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27/03/24  |  Sport
BR Antares wins the XLIX Carnival Cup & the Viareggio Carnival Trophy
​The Antares racing boat of the Livorno Sailing Section, helmed by prof. Paolo Carnevali and conducted by...
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Tribute (due) to the 80th "Roma" infantry who takes leave with honor

Well, yes, we are now used to witnessing the closure of the barracks and perhaps even a little to burying the long history of the departments, a phenomenon which however does not erase the memories. It also touched...

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"Il Signor Parolini" (ninth part)

The baked chicken, as expected, had lived up to its reputation, consolidating, where needed, the undisputed culinary mastery of Gastone, chief ...

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Backchannels and fireworks: US mediation behind Iranian retaliation on Israel?
As announced by the Iranian regime, the announced retaliation for the (unannounced) attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on 1 April 2024 which led to the death of...
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Letters to Defense Online: "Carabinieri and sinking of the Garibaldi"
Mine is not meant to be a sterile controversy but after more than thirty years of wearing the uniform I consider it a "fair" controversy. Decisions regarding the size and composition of forces...
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