A moment of strong cohesion and profound gratitude was experienced on the afternoon of Thursday 24 October 2025 at the “Luigi Razza” military base in Vibo Valentia, home of the 14th Carabinieri Battalion “Calabria”. The ceremony for the delivery of the Certificates of Loyalty to the members of the National Carabinieri Association (ANC) – Vibo Valentia Section took place here.
Granted by the National President of the ANC, Army Corps General (res.) Libero Lo Sardo, the Loyalty Certificates represent an important recognition for the commitment, availability and collaboration demonstrated by the members towards the Association and the community. The award concerns members who have reached 10, 20 and 50 years of membership in the ANC.
The ceremony, which opened with the performance of the Italian anthem, took place in an atmosphere of heartfelt participation and esprit de corps. In his speech, the Provincial Commander of the Carabinieri, Colonel Antonio Parillo, expressed words of appreciation and closeness towards the members of the Association, underlining “the precious role that the ANC continues to play in safeguarding and passing on the values and traditions of the Force, while promoting the culture of solidarity and legality in the territory”.
The recipients of the Certificates of Loyalty were: Virginia Barillari, Vittoria Cantafio, Giuseppe Carbone, Salvatore Cirillo, Giovanni Curcio, Francesco Di Renzo, Salvatore Fazio, Rosario Fiarè, Domenico Grande, Giuseppe Indelicato, Giuseppe La Gamba, Calogero Lazzaro, Gregorio Liberto, Domenico Messina, Mariano Pagano, Francesca Polistena, Michele Rubino, Michele Sammarco, Mario Scicchitano, Giacinta Taccone, Antonino Verduci, Gaetano Vignardi and Francesco Vitale.
The initiative was promoted by the National Carabinieri Association – Vibo Valentia Section, led by president Giuseppe Scerbo, who with the support of approximately 97 active members – including retired Carabinieri, family members and supporters – continues to represent a point of reference for solidarity, participation and civic commitment in the Vibo Valentia community.