Givati Brigade Deputy Commander Retires After 43 Years of Service
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
Lt. Col. David Applello is retiring from the IDF after 43 years of service with the Givati Brigade. He began his service during the First Lebanon War and participated in numerous conflicts, including the current wars in Gaza and Lebanon. Applello served under 22 brigade commanders and over 80 battalion commanders during his long career.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Lt. Col. David Applello retired from the IDF after 43 years with the Givati Brigade.
- Applello began his service during the First Lebanon War.
- He served through the security zone, Second Lebanon War, and current Gaza/Lebanon conflicts.
- During his career, 22 brigade commanders and over 80 battalion commanders served.
- Applello remained a constant figure, known for his experience and connections.
The Givati Brigade bid farewell this week to Deputy Commander B, Lt. Col. David Applello, who is concluding his service and retiring from the IDF after more than four decades with the brigade. Applello began his career in Givati during the First Lebanon War and remained with the unit through various conflicts and periods of routine, including service in the security zone, the Second Lebanon War, and the current conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon.
During his extensive tenure, Applello witnessed the service of 22 brigade commanders, over 80 battalion commanders, and thousands of soldiers. While commanders and fighters rotated through, Applello remained a constant presence, bringing with him deep experience, profound familiarity with the brigade, and strong connections to its personnel.