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Giampaolo Di Paola.Giampaolo Di Paola
Italian politician (born 1944)
Giampaolo Di Paola (born 15 August 1944) is an Italiannaval officer who served in the government of Italy as minister of defense from November 2011 to April 2013.
He was the Italian military's Chief of Staff from 10 March 2004 to 8 February 2008 and served as Chairman of the NATO Military Committee from 2008 to 2011.
Early life and education
Di Paola was born in Naples[1] on 15 August 1944.
He holds a degree in strategic and military sciences and an "ad honorem" master's degree in sciences. He joined the Italian Navy in 1963 and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1966 as an ensign.
He's a former Chief of Defense and Minister of Defense of Italy and the former Chairman of the NATO Military Committee.
In 1967 he attended the Submarine School and underwent fleet training aboard submarines, receiving a promotion to sub-lieutenant on 11 November.
Career
Military career
Di Paola was promoted to lieutenant on 31 July 1971.
He served in junior officer appointments in conventional submarines and commanded the submarine Cappellini