Meet the characters
Mike Fiorante
Mike Fiorante was born in Brooklyn into a large Italian family. He joined the fighting in the Second World War as a young lieutenant and met Dan Kelly during the Battle of Monte Cassino. After the war, Dan asked Mike to serve as his aide and interpreter during the occupation of Rome. Their shared wartime experiences forged an enduring bond.
Following the occupation, Mike was assigned to Camp Calder, a short drive from Redstone. Now a captain, he loves the Army, the men with whom he serves and the friends he has made in California.