The institutional ceremony of the “event” took place on Tuesday, September 24, in Piazza Cavour in Rome.“Mens sana in corpore sano – Culture & prevention of health”Organized by the foundation of the Rome Bar Association, in cooperation with other public and private organizations, to which the Italian Air Force has provided its contribution by ensuring the general setup, the presence of medical personnel and mobile units, as well as a brief performance by the Music Band.
The event, which runs over three days, from September 23 to 25, aims to raise awareness about a proper and healthy lifestyle, nutrition, and physical activity, as well as to support in practice various screening activities, which are fundamental in prevention.
The Armed Forces are present with check-up hubs for dermatology, ophthalmology and dentistry (mobile station), fundamental sectors in the field of medical prevention, confirming their ability to provide high-quality healthcare services that are also accessible to non-military users. Some AM stands with historical artifacts from the Vigna di Valle Museum and an AM Staff Station equipped with flight simulators and the cockpit of the MB339PAN aircraft have also been placed in Piazza Cavour.
The ceremony was conducted by the Director of the Rome Bar Association Foundation, Avv. Andrea Borgheresi, who first presented the objectives and peculiarities of the three-day event in Rome and then introduced the main guests who took part, including: Hon. Roberta Angelilli – Vice President of the Lazio Region –, Hon. Antonello Aurigemma – President of the Lazio Regional Council – and Avv. Paolo Nesta, President of the foundation and of the Rome Bar Association.
Each of the attendees emphasized the importance of prevention at all levels, urging people to undergo the available screenings at Piazza Cavour. They also expressed great appreciation for all the support provided by the various structures of the Armed Forces, highlighting that only teamwork and synergies between the various actors involved can make such initiatives possible.
It General S.A. Giandomenico Taricco, Commander of the Rome Air Force Command, He conveyed the greetings of the Chief of Staff and, reaffirming the spirit that animates the Armed Forces, assured the AM’s readiness to support initiatives, such as today’s one, aimed at ensuring services to the country and the community.
Appreciation words were finally reserved by those who intervened in the masterful performance of the Air Force Band, which, under the direction of Deputy Director 1st Lt. Antonio Fazzone, performed some pieces, concluding its performance with the Italian Anthem.
