Arizona Senate Resolution 1002 honors the life and service of Lieutenant Colonel Salvatore Carpitano, an Italian Armed Forces officer who passed away.

Arizona Senate Resolution 1002 honors Lieutenant Colonel Salvatore Carpitano, who passed away on January 23, 2026. Born in Italy, Carpitano dedicated his life to service, joining the Italian Armed Forces in 2015. He served as an F-35 instructor pilot and evaluator pilot at Luke Air Force Base, training aviators from the United States, Italy, and Norway. Carpitano held key leadership positions, including Flight Commander and Chief of Training, and contributed to the F-35 partner-country flight hours program. His service strengthened allied readiness, interoperability, and global security.

Arizona Senate Resolution 1002 honors the life and service of Lieutenant Colonel Salvatore Carpitano, an Italian Armed Forces officer who passed away.

Arizona Senate Resolution 1002 honors Lieutenant Colonel Salvatore Carpitano, who passed away on January 23, 2026. Born in Italy, Carpitano dedicated his life to service, joining the Italian Armed Forces in 2015. He served as an F-35 instructor pilot and evaluator pilot at Luke Air Force Base, training aviators from the United States, Italy, and Norway. Carpitano held key leadership positions, including Flight Commander and Chief of Training, and contributed to the F-35 partner-country flight hours program. His service strengthened allied readiness, interoperability, and global security.