by 2nd Lt Meredith Hein - 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- The defense attaché to the Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C. emphasized the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program in building international partnerships during a visit to Sheppard AFB June 28.

Italian Air Force Maj. Gen. Giovannu Fantuzzi toured the 80th Flying Training Wing, which operates ENJJPT, and will speak at class 13-06's graduation June 28.

"It is important to train as an alliance," Fantuzzi said. "For our students, being here, learning about the United States, learning English and the culture is so important for our young officers."

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Source: http://www.sheppard.af.mil/