General Kneip, Chief of Staff of Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (S.H.A.P.E.), awarded two Italian officers for the high level of professionalism demonstrated. On January 31, at the Public Affairs Auditorium of Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (S.H.A.P.E.) in Belgium, the ceremony was held in which the Chief of Staff, General Markus Kneip, paid tribute to the personnel who distinguished themselves for particular service merits. With extreme pride for the Nation and the Armed Forces, among the awardees were the names of two officers of the Air Force, Lt. Col. Maurizio Moscatoe and Lt. Col. Enrico Vetrano, who were awarded the prestigious recognition in the presence of their respective families and the SENITOFF (Senior Italian Officer) A.M. Brigadier General Sandro Sampaoli.
The Air Force officers were awarded for their high level of professionalism in the various tasks they undertook in a multinational context. Their ability to plan and demonstrate flexibility allowed them to meet the challenges that their respective sectors presented to them.
