About
Guido Rossi, PhD
Guido Rossi, PhD
Research Fellow
guidorossi@usf.edu
813-974-9800
At GNSI, I lead the Military and Society area of focus, researching primarily the
recruiting crisis and mobilization potential of the US Military, their challenges
and potential solutions. Additionally, I study in particular the contribution of non-citizens
to the US military and aspects of military industry and procurement.
My background is in military history (B.A. University of Milan, 2014; M.A. University
of Southern Mississippi, 2017; Ph.D. The Ohio State University, 2023), and therefore
my research in current issues is always made in historical perspective. My dissertation,
titled 鈥淚talian Yanks: World War II and the Integration of Italian-American Service
Members into Mainstream American Society鈥� analyzed how military service during World
War II allowed Italia-Americans to integrate in American mainstream society and is
upcoming as a book.
Flashback to 10 years old: What did you want to be when you grew up?
A U.S. Army Ranger
What's the most "interesting" thing you've done that not many people know about?
Having gone on multiple backpacking trips and being an "ultralight" backpacker.
Favorite musician, genre of music?
Johnny Cash. Old country/folk music.
Where are you originally from? What was your first job?
Milan, Italy. Storekeep at the family's paint shop.
Books you're currently reading?
The Conquering Tide: War in the Pacific Islands, 1942-1944, by Ian Toll
Favorite sport, athlete or "thing" you could be President of the Fan Club?
Boston Red Sox
Finish this sentence: On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
Drinking coffee before heading out to explore.
When's your birthday?
October 10