In a significant act of continuity with his military past, Paratrooper Corps General Carmine Masiello, current Chief of Staff of the Italian Army, today returned to the 185th Paratroopers Artillery Regiment "Folgore", located in Bracciano. The visit was a moment rich with extraordinary memories, as General Masiello paid homage to the unit's War Flag, the same banner under which he began his career as a Lieutenant in 1986 and later led as Commander in 2008.
During the flag-raising ceremony, attended by the regiment's "Yellow Devils", the Army Commander relived the beginning of his journey in the armed forces, emphasizing the profound meaning of loyalty and dedication that has distinguished his experience within it. His speech focused on the importance of continuity and respect for traditions, recalling the efforts, sacrifices, and passion that characterized his service and that of his comrades.
Masiello also highlighted the importance of being worthy successors to the valiant Paratroopers who preceded the current generations, urging the personnel to remain united in the common duty of serving the Italian Republic with honor, dedication, and professionalism. He also reminded of the importance of honoring the memory of the fallen and wounded in service, expressing esteem and support for the regiment and emphasizing the value of love for one's specialty and the duty to defend the values, ideals, and traditions of the Army.
The 185th Paratroopers Artillery Regiment "Folgore" represents a crucial component of the Paratroopers Brigade "Folgore", with the specific mission of providing indirect fire support during combat phases. The unit, with its rich historical heritage and its identity strongly rooted in the feats accomplished in the battles of the Second World War such as El Alamein, continues to embody the spirit of sacrifice and courage that have been the distinctive traits of the "Yellow Devils" and the entire brigade over the years.
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