Christmas abroad for military en 8800. Honor the alpine will be a Christmas work and commitment for 8800 Italian soldiers abroad, work in various parts of the world in 33 missions under UN, NATO or the EU . From Afghanistan to Bosnia, Lebanon, Kosovo, Albania from Chad, our soldiers are preparing to enjoy a holiday most particularly as part of operations in faraway places often risky and uncomfortable. Despite this, ensure ADNKRONOS commanders of contingents and staff officers for public information, we will try to recreate as closely as possible a festive atmosphere, with decorated trees and nativity scenes, so that in Italy these days seems a bit ' closer. Most of the Italian forces abroad is committed in Lebanon (2,460 soldiers) in Afghanistan (2270) and Kosovo (2150). But these are not the only 'operational theaters' who see the work of the Italian contingents: Our military is currently operating in Bosnia, Albania, Iraq, Georgia, Chad, Congo, Morocco, on the border between India and Pakistan, Malta, Egypt, Israel, Cyprus, Macedonia. There are twenty-one, on the whole, countries in the world that house the operations of the Italian soldiers deployed to various areas of emergency for the preservation of peace and for the assistance, security and economic and social development of peoples. In recent days, the number of quotas have sought to ensure cribs, symbols, and to prepare special meals. Perhaps different from usual, thousands of miles from home, but for all Italian soldiers will still Natale.Afghanistan 8800, the 'Prt' a toast to the base in Herat. ''It will be a feast 'operational'. Consistent with the requirements of the mission will attempt to reconcile the needs of service with a small party in the base,''said Captain Antonio Bernardo, spokesman for the Italian contingent in Herat work in Afghanistan under the ISAF mission, based on the Alpine Brigade Julia. ''The majority of staff will be outside of the base involved in operational activities, but there will certainly be a Christmas toast,''assures the captain Bernardo.Il West Regional Command of the mission is currently entrusted to Brigadier General Paolo Serra, driving the four PRTs (provincial reconstruction team) in the region west of Afghanistan (Herat, Badghis, Farah and Ghor) and the FSB (Forward Support Base) Herat. The management of the Herat PRT undertakes Italian Task Force for the 'Lynx' led by Colonel Luca Covelli and composed of Army units and a team of experts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The multinational mission ISAF operates under a 'military technical agreement' signed January 4, 2002 by the interim Afghan soldiers includes 39 nations and has been under NATO command in August 11 2003.Militari Italians are now in Kabul with the quota Italfor XIX. The 'Senior National Representative' is the General Division of the Army Mark Bertolini. Colonel Lucio Gatti is the Contingent Commander of the Italian Task Force XIX. The main component of Italfor Kabul is based on the 3rd Alpini Regiment, which forms the backbone Command responsible for the whole Italian area of \u200b\u200bresponsibility within the Regional Command Capital.Bosnia, toys for the orphans of Sarajevo. It will be a Christmas of solidarity with the Italian soldiers in the EUFOR Althea mission in Bosnia. The first meeting tomorrow: soldiers bring a gift of toys to 140 children of various ethnic groups, housed in two orphanages in Sarajevo. Later in the evening, is scheduled for the exchange of greetings between the Commander of EUFOR, Major General Stephen Castagnotto and all the Italian soldiers stationed at the base Camp Butmir in Sarajevo.''Wednesday 24, at the Chapel of the Italian contingent Mass will be celebrated on Christmas and then all military personnel will go to the dining room for the traditional cake and chocolate,''added Lt. Col. Gabriele Lucci, 'Press Office Chief' of the European mission in Bosnia. General Castagnotto has taken on December 4 last command of EUFOR Althea. The mission, consisting of 2,500 men from 28 countries (the Italians are 300), operating in Bosnia since 2004 with the task of accompanying the process of stabilization and reconstruction of the country, devastated by war that has bloodied the Balkans in the early years' 90. The European Union Force troops are deployed primarily in the headquarters at Camp Butmir in Sarajevo. From the deployment of EUFOR in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the general level of safety is constantly being improved and also the ability of local authorities to cope with threats to the maintenance of a secure and stable environment, are aumentate.Kosovo, to 'Italian village' gospel choir and a special menu. Among the Italian missions abroad, there are those who, like the military stationed in Kosovo in the KFOR mission, decided to celebrate Christmas in an original and engaging. A 'Italian Village', located under the quota in Belo Polje, evidence of a full swing choir 'gospel' that will enliven the solemn mass in the base. Preparations are under way'', that of Father John will be a very special celebration,''said Major Peter Piccirilli, spokesman for the quota Italian. There will, even in Kosovo, a special menu that makes a memorable Christmas dinner in the dining room mensa.L 'current Commander of the KFOR mission is an Italian, the Army Corps General Emilio Gay. In addition to Belo Polje near Pec, the Italian contingent participating in the operation is deployed in Pristina, Djakovica and Decane. Italy has the leadership of the Multinational Task Force West (MNTF-W) currently structured on the basis of the mechanized brigade 'Grenadiers of Sardinia,' with the command of Brigadier General John Armentani Italian. As part of the mission, Air Force has been entrusted with the construction and technical and operational management of an airport structure within area of \u200b\u200bresponsibility of the Italian contingent in the area of \u200b\u200bDakovica. The staff of the Carabinieri in 1999 is the main component of the MSU (Multinational Specialized Unit), based in Pristina and placed directly under the Commander of KFOR. A 'Village Italy' activities is also the issuer of the Italian Radio West, which reaches across Kosovo, southern Serbia and in Montenegro, also broadcasts in Albanian, Serbian, English and English. The radio, as well as musical entertainment and news programs Italians, also provides information about weather and road conditions, the danger of mines and ordnance inesplosi.Libano by municipalities Shamaa a tree for our military. Even in the Italian bases for the UN mission UNIFIL in Lebanon, have already been set up Christmas trees, nativity scenes and garlands that make their appearance in the rooms, offices and meeting places of the mission of the peacekeepers 'Leon'. ''In the kitchens of the bases, located in Tibnin, Marak and Shamai, the catering workers are already beginning to offer menus for special occasions where, of course, can not miss the cake. To the chaplain of the quota, notes Don Franco-Lieutenant Biagio Liotta, chief of public information cell of the Italian contingent, the hope is to have a packed church during the religious celebrations.'' In recent days have been switched on Christmas tree lights in Shamaa. A tradition of the local municipality which, with its citizens, expresses a relationship of friendship and appreciation for the role of the Italian contingent in southern Lebanon. From 28 November, the Cavalry Brigade of the Army 'Pozzuolo del Friuli' took command of the western sector of UNIFIL and of the Italian contingent in Lebanon. At the head of Brigadier Flaviano Godio, the knights of the Brigadier Pozzuolo, which is based in Gorizia in Italy, will remain in southern Lebanon for a period of about six months. Among the tasks carried out by Italian troops in compliance with Resolution 1701 of UN Security Council, in addition to monitoring the ceasefire between Hezbollah militias and Israel, also to assist the Lebanese Army in the initiatives to establish, between the Blue Line and the Litani river, an area free of armed personnel not belonging to the Lebanese government and UNIFIL. The duties of the Italian soldiers also EOD and the development of cooperation projects and civil militare.Ciad, fundraising for charities and sports tournaments. Italian soldiers are also involved in Africa:''As far as possible we will try to create a festive atmosphere. In addition to the celebrations, therefore, a special menu for Christmas lunch, a buffet lunch in the square base of Camp Croci. And do not miss the traditional Christmas tree'', said Colonel George Bertini, commander of the Italian contingent operating as part of the European mission EUFOR in transition Ciad.Asini loads of timber, mud houses with thatched roofs and overloaded trucks are the scenery as a backdrop to the mission of the Italian military stationed in Abeche, Chad. And 'here since last March, has a military contingent, called Task Force Hippocrates, consisting of a hundred soldiers from all four armed forces, deployed in the French Base Camp Croci. The quota will include a military field hospital, staffed by highly skilled health and able to perform any emergency surgery, mainly from by Celio Military Hospital. The soldiers in Chad has nno triggered a fundraiser. The money collected will be donated to the local Catholic church, governed by the order of the Jesuits and to an orphanage. In the program, the day of Christmas Eve, including football tournaments, volleyball, basketball. The mission is to provide logistical support to the men of the health department of the 10th Regiment of maneuver of Persia (Salerno), and communications to and from Italy, are managed by a broadcasting company of 232 Regiment in Avellino, a part Task Force "Hippocrates" a core from the 13th Regiment Carabinieri "Friuli Venezia Giulia".
