Giuseppe Cavo Dragone | |
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Born | Arquata Scrivia | 28 February 1957
Allegiance | Italy |
Service/ | Italian Navy |
Years of service | 1980–present |
Rank | Admiral (Ammiraglio) |
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Battles/wars | Operation Enduring Freedom Lebanese Civil War (Multinational Force in Lebanon) |
Spouse(s) | Rosa Fossati [1] |
Children | 3 (2 sons, 1 daughter) [1] |
Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone is an Italian naval officer, currently serving as Chief of the Defense Staff since 19 October 2021. Prior to his assumption, he served as the Chief of Staff of the Italian Navy from 21 June 2019 to 19 October 2021, and as commander of the Joint Operations Command, and the Joint Special Forces Operations Headquarters.[1] [2]