On Tuesday 22 and Thursday 24 September, at the Military Aviation School “Giulio Douhet”, the incorporation operations of 38 young studentsthat since recent months they have been engaged in the competitive examinations required for admission to the Military School of Florence.
The stringent procedures put in place to tackle the current epidemiological emergency have in no way detracted from the’excitement of the new trainees who, after saying goodbye to their families, were finally able to proudly put on their first uniform and officially become a part of the Air Force.
The parents of the young pupils, after saying goodbye to their children, were received by the Air Commodore Urbano Floreani, Commander of the Air Force Institute of Military Sciences, who expressed his pleasure at welcoming the Officer Cadets to an institution such as the Italian Air Force“at the service of the country, and which for all of us is a true family”assuring them that“the professionalism, commitment, dedication and values of the Air Force units and of Defence in general will likewise be experienced firsthand right here at the Giulio Douhet Military School”.
Next, the Commander and Headteacher of the Douhet School, Colonel Davide Rosellini, she illustrated the aims and features of the School, interacting directly with all the family members present.
The entry of the new student officers is another step towards the gradual return to the normal activities of the School which, even during this period, thanks to the effort and availability of the Italian Air Force and in particular of the’Air Force Military Sciences Institute, it manages to guarantee a high standard of both military training and in-person teaching to all its attendees.
The Student Officers incorporated today join their colleagues from the 2nd Course who are currently attending the fourth year of high school, and from the Perseus Course, in their final year of studies, for a total of 120 girls and boys.
The Military Aviation School “Giulio Douhet”, which opened in 2006, is a secondary school that runs courses for the final three years in classical and scientific specialisations, admission to which is by public competition. The purpose of the Institute is to encourage the balanced growth of its students from a human, cultural, moral, physical and character perspective so that they have the necessary skills to become good citizens and face the challenges of tomorrow, regardless of each student's future life choices.
