The liturgical ceremony in honour of the Patron Saint was officiated by the Bishop of Caserta, Monsignor Pietro Farina.
The Eucharistic celebration in honour of the Madonna of Loreto was attended by local civil and military authorities, including the Police Commissioner of Caserta, Dr Guido Longo, permanent cadre military and civilian personnel, attendees of the 4th Short-Service Volunteer Troop Course (VTSP), as well as representatives of the Caserta sections of various associations, including the Aeronautics Association (Associazione Arma Aeronautica), the National Association for the Assistance of Disabled Children of Military and Civilian Employees and Former Employees of the Defence Ministry (ANAFIM), the Association for Spiritual Assistance to the Armed Forces (PASFA) and the National Association of Families of Fallen and Disabled Airmen (ANFCMAM).
Colonel Paolo Marco Felli, Commandant of the School, at the end of the homily, in thanking the Bishop for his presence, addressed those present, underlining the bond that has united, from 1920 to the present day, the personnel of the Italian Air Force with the Virgo Lauretana and the dedication and professionalism with which those same personnel guarantee the security of the Homeland, both in national territory and in operational theatres.
On the occasion of the religious anniversary, a solemn flag-raising ceremony was also held, during which medals and certificates were awarded to the School's military personnel, the roles of Course Leader and Class Leaders were assigned to the trainees of the 4th VTSP Course, and the congratulatory message sent by the Chief of Staff of the Italian Air Force, Air Squad General Giuseppe Bernardis, was read out by Colonel Felli.
