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SR 1002ARIZONASession 57th-2nd-regularState Billsigned
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Arizona Senate honors the life and military service of Lieutenant Colonel Salvatore Carpitano

Original title: Salvatore Carpitano; death resolution

Last action · March 31, 2026: Transmit to Secretary of StateSponsors: Janae Shamp and 4 others

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What This Bill Does

The Arizona Senate honors the life, military service, and international contributions of Lieutenant Colonel Salvatore Carpitano following his passing on January 23, 2026.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative record to recognize a foreign military member's service; no funding or service changes are stated.

Background
  • Luke Air Force Base, located in Arizona, serves as a major international training hub for the F-35 fighter aircraft, hosting pilots from the United States and numerous allied nations. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Family of Lieutenant Colonel Salvatore Carpitano

The Senate resolution extends formal condolences to his wife and daughter following his passing.

Directly affected

International military community

The resolution joins members of the international military community in mourning his passing and recognizing his allied service.

Key Facts

  • Lieutenant Colonel Salvatore Carpitano passed away on January 23, 2026.
  • He was born in Catania, Italy, on September 12, 1986.
  • He served in the Italian Armed Forces for eleven years starting in 2015.
  • From January 2023 until his passing, he served in the 62nd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base as an F-35 instructor and evaluator pilot.
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  • He served as Deputy Commander of the 56th Operations Group.
  • He is survived by his wife, Emilia, and daughter, Sofia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of SR 1002?
The resolution honors the life and military service of Lieutenant Colonel Salvatore Carpitano and extends condolences to his family, fellow service members, and the international defense community.
What military role did Lieutenant Colonel Carpitano hold in Arizona?
He served as an F-35 instructor pilot and evaluator pilot in the 62nd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, and later as Deputy Commander of the 56th Operations Group.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

3 actions
  1. Mar 31, 2026Enrolled
    Transmit to Secretary of State
  2. Mar 31, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate First Reading
  3. Mar 31, 2026SenateFloor
    PASSED

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Sponsors

Janae ShampSenate · District 29RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Frank CarrollSenate · District 28RepublicanCosponsor
David GowanSenate · District 19RepublicanCosponsor
Kevin PayneSenate · District 27RepublicanCosponsor
Wendy RogersSenate · District 7RepublicanCosponsor

Connected Entities

North Atlantic Treaty Organization, United States, Catania and 12 more
OrganizationNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization“Alliance whose air forces had resources aligned with the United States Air Force”Map →
locationUnited States“Allied nation”Map →
locationCatania“Birthplace of Salvatore Carpitano in Italy”Map →
locationNorway“Nation whose aviators were trained at Luke Air Force Base”Map →
OrganizationUnited States Air Force“Allied military force partnering in F-35 training”Map →
PersonEmilia“Wife of Salvatore Carpitano”Map →
Organization62nd Fighter Squadron“Squadron where Carpitano served as an F-35 instructor and evaluator pilot”Map →
PersonSalvatore Carpitano“Lieutenant Colonel in the Italian Armed Forces and F-35 instructor pilot”Map →
locationItaly“Country of service and allied nation”Map →
Organization56th Fighter Wing“Wing supported by Carpitano's service”Map →
Organization56th Operations Group“Group where Carpitano served as Deputy Commander”Map →
PersonSofia“Daughter of Salvatore Carpitano”Map →
OrganizationLuke Air Force Base“International training center for the F-35 fighter aircraft”Map →
OrganizationItalian Armed Forces“Military branch where Carpitano served for eleven years”Map →
locationArizona“State where Luke Air Force Base is located and where the resolution was introduc”Map →

Sources

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apps.azleg.gov

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