«With deep sorrow, the national trade unions SIM - Marina, AMUS - Aeronautica and SIAMO - Esercito announce that the news has arrived of the passing of the military colleague who was seriously injured in the road accident that occurred the previous day, 31 July 2025, on the Nuova Strada Statale 125, near Geremeas» .

Thus begins the note from the military unions released after the confirmation of the death of Francesco Pintus , a 47-year-old soldier originally from Meana Sardo, resident in Quartu.

"The accident, which involved three non-commissioned officers of the Armed Forces employed at the Salto di Quirra Joint Range , represents yet another dramatic confirmation of the risky conditions to which commuter personnel are exposed on a daily basis, especially those deployed in disadvantaged and poorly connected locations ," the trade unions continued, expressing "closeness and condolences to the family of the deceased colleague, as well as solidarity with the colleagues involved and the entire military community of the Range."

"As recognized and nationally representative Professional Associations of Military Unions (APCSM), SIM - Navy, AMUS - Air Force, and SIAMO - Army will communicate with the competent authorities to identify concrete and sustainable measures to mitigate any direct or indirect incentives that could push personnel to expose themselves to avoidable risks in order to fulfill their service obligations," the statement continues.

Again, it is explained, " the overall safety and security of military personnel must return to being a priority absolute priority , especially in contexts where logistical and infrastructural difficulties are These have been known for some time, but are still too often underestimated. The undersigned APCSM will remain vigilant—the unions conclude—on the evolving situation and will be available for immediate dialogue with institutional and military leaders, so that structural solutions can be reached that protect the lives, dignity, and service of Italian military personnel.

(Unioneonline)

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