Veterans will continue their memorial actions
On February 8, the veterans' association held its annual general meeting in the renovated community space, in the presence of members,...
Après la lecture des bilans (tous adoptés à l'unanimité), l'assemblée a respecté une minute de silence en hommage aux adhérents décédés et aux militaires morts pour la France. À ce jour, l'association compte 33 adhérents (31 anciens combattants, une veuve et un sympathisant). combattants a été présent à de nombreuses commémorations, localement mais aussi dans le département. Lors de l'assemblée, Michel Blaty, président départemental et président au niveau fédéral, a présenté les dernières informations nationales. Enfin, au nom du bureau, Nicolas Spina, président de la section locale, a remercié les participants. Plusieurs adhérents ont reçu la distinction associative de la fédération compte tenu de leur ancienneté et leur engagement dans l'association.
In the presence of: After reading the reports (all unanimously approved), the assembly observed a minute of silence to pay tribute to deceased members and soldiers who died for France.
To date, the association has 33 members (31 veterans, one widow and one supporter). The veterans' flag was presented at numerous commemorations, locally but also within the department.
During the meeting, Michel Blaty, departmental president and federal president, presented the latest national information. Finally, on behalf of the board, Nicolas Spina, president of the local section, thanked the participants.
Several members received the association distinction from the federation in view of their seniority and commitment to the association. La Gazette du Var met Nicolas SPINA, president of the veterans' association of Cuers.
NS. At first, I was a member in Garéoult then in Cuers. I was then vice-president from 2012 to 2020 and elected as president of the association in 2020.
What is your professional background? NS. I am a former soldier of the Armée de l'air where I completed 37 years of service. I hold the title of major honoraire, which allows me to have the honor of wearing the uniform during military commemorations.
Are you a recipient of military decorations? NS. Indeed, I have the Médaille militaire, the Croix du combattant, the Médaille outre-mer, with clasps Tchad and Moyen-Orient, the Médaille d'argent de la Défense nationale, with clasps Force aérienne tactique, Défense aérienne and mission d'assistance extérieure, the Médaille de bronze des services militaires volontaire and the Médaille de la reconnaissance de la nation, with clasp Opérations extérieures.
Do you have other roles within associations? NS. I am vice-president of the 1 722ème section of the Médaille militaire of Cuers, chaired by Nadine Rinaldi. I am also a member of the Conseil d'administration of the Union Fédérale du Var and a volunteer within the CCFF of Cuers.
In short, you could say I don't get bored!
How long have you been president? What are your projects for this year? NS. To continue our memorial actions with our partners, participate in the associations forum, and soon organize an outing to a museum.
Bernard MOUTTET, mayor of Cuers, accompanied by his deputy, Gérard RICHARD, Gérard BLATY, departmental president, Colette CATENI, president of the committee of the Souvenir Français of Cuers - Pierrefeu-du-Var, Yves LOPEZ, president of the ACPG CATM of Pierrefeu-du-Var, Nadine RINALDI, president of the 1 722ème section of the Médaille militaire of Cuers, Adjudant Nicolas MOULIN, deputy head of the Service Réserve Jeunesse (Réserve opérationnelle de la gendarmerie du Var), recruitment coordinator and president of the ACSPMG (Histoire et patrimoine de la Gendarmerie).
Interview conducted by Nicolas TUDORT Photos Alain BLANCHOT.