GHEDI, CHANGE OF COMMAND: WITH THE TRANSFER OF DUTIES TO THE COMMANDER OF THE 6TH STORM, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FLAG OF WAR BANNER WAS ALSO MADE

Colonel Roberto Del Vecchio leaves the leadership of the Red Devils to Colonel Giacomo Lacaita. In this occasion the ceremony for the renewal of the flag of the War Flag of the 6th Squadron took place. The ceremony ended with the speech of General of the Air Division in Dress who, taking the floor, highlighted a feeling of deep appreciation for the work carried out by Colonel Del Vecchio, for guiding the Stormo staff with profound dedication, with effective and forward-thinking command action, always supported by the example of his behavior. Continuing, addressing the personnel, he recounted the recent period spent: “Located in the heart of the Brescia province, one of the most affected by the pandemic emergency, the men and women of the 6th Squadron performed their institutional duties with absolute competence and dedication, achieving remarkable results, while managing complex organizational and security issues. Motivated by a great sense of duty and a deep spirit of service, they ensured professionalism and loyalty that has always characterized the Red Devils, contributing to enhancing the prestige of the Air Force in its daily commitment to serving the country”. In conclusion, he reminded the new Commander, Colonel Lacaita, to live this unique and exciting experience with passion and harmony; an experience of great responsibility and commitment that will undoubtedly present new challenges to be faced, ambitious challenges, but that will certainly bring great satisfaction and success.

The 6th Stormtrooper “Alfredo Fusco” is hierarchically subordinate to the Air Squadron Command from Rome, through the Combat Forces Command of Milan, its task is to plan and coordinate the training and the preparation of capabilities according to national plans and NATO/EU for precision engagement, support to surface forces, and reconnaissance in the EO/IR and electromagnetic spectrum. It also ensures the operational conversion and standardisation of flight crews assigned to the line. Tornado IDS/ECR.