Claudio Graziano

General Claudio Graziano (born 22 November 1953) is an Italian Army officer who presently serves as Chairman of the European Union Military Committee.

Claudio Graziano
Born (1953-11-22) 22 November 1953
Turin, Piedmont
Allegiance Italy
 European Union
Service/branch Esercito Italiano
Rank General
Commands held2nd Alpini Regiment
'Taurinense' Alpine Brigade
UNIFIL
Chief of Staff (Army)
Chief of Defence Staff
EU Military Committee
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War
Awards Knight Grand Cross, OMRI
Grand Officer, OMI
Silver Valour Medal (Army)
Commander, Legion of Merit
Officer, Legion of Honour

He is a former Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), serving in the position between 2007 and 2010. On 6 December 2011 he became the Chief of Staff of the Italian Army. From 28 February 2015 to 6 November 2018, Graziano served as the Chief of Defence Staff of the Italian Armed Forces.

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