Stefano Castagnotto, born 2 June 1956, is an Italian army officer, of

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rank, who served as the force commander of

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from 4 December 2008 until 3 December 2009.Council of the European Union press release, 4 December 2008: Javier Solana, EU High Representative for the CFSP, congratulates Stefano CASTAG9OTTO on taking office as EU Force Commander of EUFOR ALTHEA
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officer and has served in

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positions, including as deputy head of the Logistics Division of the General Staff of the

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from 2005 to 2008.

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