(ANSA) - ROME, MARCH 25 - "In three days there will be the anniversary of the establishment of our Italian Air Force as an autonomous armed force. An event, that of next Tuesday, which will represent a stage in this history that has consolidated values, built traditions, offered examples of great dedication and love of country ".
This was stated by the president of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, during a meeting with the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and a representative of the Air Force, on the occasion of the 99th anniversary of its foundation.
"The Air Force has consistently been able to provide excellent proof of the value of its personnel, whether it be supporting the objectives entrusted to it nationally, in the context of the competition for peace and security missions around the world, together with the Armed Forces of the Countries 'European Union and NATO, or within the United Nations - added Mattarella -. The Republic is grateful to all who participate with self-denial in this task in Italy and abroad ".
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